# Sign of the Cross ## Catechism of the Catholic Church A sign in the form of a cross made by the Christian as a prayer honoring the Blessed Trinity, "in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit" ([[3.2.1.2.p7k#^ccc-2157|2157]]; cf. [[1.2.3.9.p28#^ccc-786|786]]).