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The ashes used on Ash Wednesday are from the burned palms from the previous year's Palm Sunday. Since the palms are consecrated it is not proper to dispose of them in the garbage as Palm Sunday comes around again, so the proper disposition is to burn them and use them in a liturgical function.
In a typical Catholic home it should then follow that you may see palms decorating the family crucifix up until just before the start of Lent, when they would then bring them to church to be "recycled" into ashes. Since Palm Sunday happens about 5 weeks into Lent, it should follow that in a devout Catholic home you won't see any palms from just before Ash Wednesday until Palm Sunday.
Palm fronds from Palm Sunday are burned.
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Are ashes only used on Ash Wednesday?
no
Who applies the ashes on Ash Wednesday?
A priest, deacon or Eucharistic minister may apply ashes on Ash Wednesday
What sacramentals are used on ash Wednesday and black Saturday?
The ashes and oil used for Baptism.
Why is ash Wednesday called ash Wednesday?
To remind us ashes to ashes we are nothing better than dirt
Where do the ashes come from on ash Wednesday?
Burnt Palm Leaves
What do the catholics put on there heads on ash Wednesday?
The ashes used for Ash Wednesday are from the palms given out on Palm Sunday of the previous year. There are various statements used when the ashes are applied such as, "remember man that you are dust and unto dust you shall return."
Does the Pope wear ashes on Ash Wednesday or has he ever done so?
yes. every catholic - pope included - wear ashes on Ash Wednesday. they are obliged to.
Which Christian holiday marks the beginning of Lent?
Ash Wednesday. yes, Ash Wednesday, ashes are put on your forehead ion the sign of the cross
What do Catholics put on their heads on Ash Wednesday?
Ashes.
What is used to mark the forehead of those who observe ash Wednesday?
A cross of ashes, received at Mass.
What is holy ash made from which is used on Ash Wednesday?
Traditionally from the ashes of the Palm Crosses used in the previous year's Palm Sunday celebration and mixed with the Oil of Catechumens which is a sacred oil used in Baptisms.
What is the purpose of receiving ash on Ash Wednesday?
The ashes represent God creating us from dust/ashes and after us dying, us returning to dust/ashes.
