Faith Field Guide

Ash Wednesday is a holy day of obligation.

True
False

What are the ashes made of?

Cigar ashes
Burnt palm fronds
The remains of last year's Easter Vigil fire
A special mix of ink and fine-grain sand

Ash Wednesday is not observed by which of the following churches?

Roman Catholic
Greek Orthodox
Anglican / Episcopal
Lutheran

Ash Wednesday falls how many days before Easter

40
46
50
72

The ashes are a sacrament.

True
False

What is the latest date Ash Wednesday can possibly occur?

February 14
February 22
March 10
April 3

Ash Wednesday