THE CATHOLIC PRAYER COLLECTION

Sign of the Cross

Begin in the name of the Holy Trinity, remembering Christ’s Cross and the gift of our baptism.

English

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

Latin · Signum Crucis

In nómine Patris,
et Fílii,
et Spíritus Sancti.
Amen.

Traditional devotional wording can vary by region. These pages present commonly used forms for personal prayer.

Catholic references

Archdiocese of Toronto — Catholic prayers ↗Vatican News — Prayers ↗Holy See — Compendium, Latin prayers ↗