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I am not Catholic, so can I receive the blessed ashes? Thanks!
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Yes you may! Anyone can receive the ashes. But if they are distributed as part of Mass, you are not allowed to receive Holy Communion. You probably already knew that.

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Yes I did thanks so much. Have a great day!
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