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Roman Catholic AnswerThere should be no problem, I am an Extraordinary Minister, and I impose ashes on non-Catholics all the time. Ashes are a sacramental, not a sacrament. Which means that it is "like a sacrament, but not a sacrament". In other words, you don't need to be Catholic to repent of your sins!
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Can you receive ashes if you have not made your First Holy Communion?

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