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What are the items used in the aspersion ceremony in the Catholic Church?

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An aspergillum is used to sprinkle the congregation with holy water. Sometimes a priest may use an ornate 'bucket' to contain the holy water and use a bough from a tree, bush or palm frond to sprinkle the water.

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