I've been away from Catholic school for a while and I get the feeling I'm doing it in the wrong order, which is making me a bit paranoid whenever I pray
Up, down, left shoulder, right shoulder?
Any help would be greatly appreciated
2006-07-21 16:18:10 · 10 answers · asked by higgins131 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
up.down.left.right.
But God cares more that you are praying! Good for you!
As coordinator of religious education at a Catholic parish---I am very proud of you and will pray for you myself.
Check out EWTN.com for guidance on your journey home!
2006-07-21 16:23:03 · answer #1 · answered by Mommy_to_seven 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Up, down, left, right, in the Catholic tradition.
In some orthodox traditions, it is up, down, right, left.
Anybody ever read "Brave New World"? In that novel, society worships the concept of the assembly line, so people make the sign of the T, as in Model T (Henry Ford).
2006-07-21 23:22:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Catholics cross themselves thus:
Head, heart, left shoulder, right shoulder.
Eastern Orthodox cross themselves like so:
Head, heart, right shoulder, left shoulder.
2006-07-21 23:21:37 · answer #3 · answered by infinity 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not Catholic, but I think you have it right. Forehead, middle of chest, left shoulder, right shoulder.
2006-07-21 23:21:09 · answer #4 · answered by shannonfstewart 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're Catholic, you are correct.
Orthodox Christians, however, cross themselves the other way (up, down, right, left).
2006-07-21 23:39:57 · answer #5 · answered by jimbob 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're Catholic, it's up-down-left-right.
If you're Orthodox, it's up-down-right-left.
(I know this because my ex-Catholic mother and I went to an Orthodox service last weekend. It was like watching choreography gone wrong.)
2006-07-21 23:22:32 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You got it right! Forehead, stomach, left shoulder, right shoulder.
2006-07-21 23:49:50 · answer #7 · answered by zwergel88 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are right....went to Catholic school and that's how it was done every time.
2006-07-21 23:21:25 · answer #8 · answered by katzchen75 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do it with your right hand....
Forhead
Middle of the chest
Left Shoulder
Right Shoulder
Then fold your hands....
You were doing it right.... If you need more help ask a priest or your parents...! :)
2006-07-21 23:22:55 · answer #9 · answered by akempis2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you from the Eastern culture or the Western culture.
Believe me it matters.
2006-07-21 23:20:24 · answer #10 · answered by Lives7 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋