Signing the cross

Ritual gesture whereby one places right hand on forehead, center of chest, left shoulder and right shoulder.

See Gesture, Posture and Movement for a detailed description.

This is done at multiple times during the mass:

  • At the Salutation - X "In the name of the Father, Son, & Holy Spirit".

  • At the Gloria - "with the Holy Ghost art most X high ..."

  • At the Gospel - X "The Holy Gospel . . ."

  • At the Creed - "I look for X the Resurrection"

  • At the Benedictus - X"Blessed is he that cometh.."