The blessing of the ashes, however, is reserved to a priest or deacon."Ī lay minister may also lead a slightly varied version of the rite of distribution using ashes previously blessed by a priest or deacon, for example, when bringing ashes to the sick. "This rite may be celebrated by a priest or deacon who may be assisted by lay ministers in the distribution of the ashes. 1062 of this book has the following indication: Is there a correct and/or incorrect way of applying the ashes? - J.P., MontrealĪ: With respect to the first question the Shorter Book of Blessings has a rite for the blessing and distribution of ashes outside of Mass. I always thought that the cross on the forehead was a blessing with the ashes. As far as I can remember, the only method I've seen used in the past has been a cross on the forehead. Q2: The priest sprinkled the ashes on our heads as if he were putting a pinch of salt into a recipe (rubbing his thumb and index finger over the head while reciting the prescribed words). Q1: Are laypeople allowed to give out ashes on Ash Wednesday? At the Mass I attend on Ash Wednesday I would say there were more than enough priests present - obviously it would have taken longer - but I can't think that the laypersons were actually needed as such. Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy at the Regina Apostolorum university.
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