How do you make the sign of the cross?

With the fingers of the right hand, touch the forehead, chest, left shoulder, and right shoulder while saying the words of blessing.

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Sign of the Cross

The gesture and words by which Christians mark themselves in the name of the Holy Trinity — the beginning of every prayer.

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In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

At the beginning and end of prayers, upon entering church, upon waking and sleeping, or whenever God's protection is invoked.

The prayer Jesus himself taught his disciples — a perfect summary of the Gospel and the heart of Christian faith.

A brief doxology praising the Holy Trinity — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

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