I know its it to represent the cross that they believe jesus died on but my question is why do they do this is there a hidden meaning or belief behind this
2007-03-04 01:46:53 · 16 answers · asked by Barry 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
its catholic form of karate.
2007-03-04 01:54:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
There is no hidden meaning or belief behing this, other than an acnkowledgment of the Holy Trinity (Father, Son, Holy Spirit). Making the sign of the Cross has been traced back all the way to the second century.
By the way, it's not just us Catholics. Orthodox Christians, Anglicans, and other denominations also make the sign of the Cross.
2007-03-04 01:54:58 · answer #2 · answered by irish_giant 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
A gesture common in the Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church, and Anglican Communion, made at the beginning and end of prayer as a reminder of Jesus' death on the cross. Worshipers make the sign by touching first the forehead, then the breast, and then each shoulder in turn, thus tracing in the air the shape of a cross.
2007-03-04 01:51:32 · answer #3 · answered by tebone0315 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No hidden meaning. The sign of the cross is a reminder of the cross itself and of the Trinity ( while making the sign of the cross, we pray," In the Name of the Father, and of the SOn and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.)
2007-03-05 16:27:17 · answer #4 · answered by Mommy_to_seven 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eastern Orthodox and Catholics will make the Sign as one way of venerating an icon of any saint, as well as when venerating the Cross or other sacred relics and objects. It is also often used as a gesture of associating oneself particularly with a petition bring prayed for or when a favourite saint is mentioned in prayers.
2007-03-04 02:04:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I open my hand and touch my brow, and say,
"In the name of the Father"
Then I touch my heart with my hand, and say,
"and of the Son."
I touch my shoulders left and right, and say,
"and of the Holy Spirit"
I say,
"Amen."
The Sign of the Cross is
- A statement of belief in the Holy Trinity
- A statement of belief in and thanksgiving for Jesus' sacrifice on the Cross
- God blessing us
- Us Blessing God ("I will bless the Lord at all times")
- A prayer using your entire body
- A Bible quote (Matthew 28:19)
With love in Christ.
2007-03-04 17:15:40 · answer #6 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
If you drew a line from their forehead to chest and from shoulder to shoulder you'd see the cross is upside down.
Because Catholicism is a Satanic cult and the Pope is the antichrist.
2007-03-04 03:07:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is one form to invoke the protection of the Father, the son and the Holy spirit.
2007-03-04 02:11:25 · answer #8 · answered by jaime r 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Mind to soul, Father to Son
2007-03-04 01:52:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Superstition!
2007-03-08 09:42:25 · answer #10 · answered by jeremiah15nineteen 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Head=spectacles base=testicles left =wallet right watch.
2007-03-04 01:51:13 · answer #11 · answered by taxed till i die,and then some. 7 · 2⤊ 4⤋