Why Do Catholics Make the Sign of the Cross?

 

Why Do Catholics Make the Sign of the Cross?

We do it before Mass. We do it before prayer and meals. We may even do it when we're frightened, grieving, or simply don't know what else to pray.

But have you ever stopped to think about what the Sign of the Cross actually means?

In Episode 2 of The Hidden Meanings Behind Catholic Traditions, we slow down one of the most familiar gestures of our Catholic faith and discover just how much is contained within it.

When we say, “In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,” we proclaim the Trinity. And as we trace the Cross over our bodies, we proclaim the saving death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

It's more than a way to begin a prayer.

It is a prayer.

It's also a reminder of our Baptism and a simple declaration:

I belong to Jesus Christ.

🎧 Join me for this episode of The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns and rediscover the meaning behind something you may have done thousands of times.

And next time you make the Sign of the Cross… slow down and mean it.

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