Is the Sign of the Cross only a Catholic Prayer?

Question

Or is it a general Christian Prayer?
By the sign of the cross I mean when you say "in the name of the father,and of the son and of the holy spirit,Amen" as you touch your forehead,chest and shoulders.

Answer 1

The Sign of the Cross is a pray that can be said by any one who believes in the Holy Trinity.

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.

Answer 2

I am neither Catholic nor Orthodox. I don't use the sign of the cross when I pray, nor have I felt led to do so even in Catholic or Orthodox services.

Answer 3

Anyone who believes in the Trinity can bless themselves with the sign of the cross, whether you're Catholic or not.

Answer 4

The cross with equal branches is the sign of the laws of God.
The religions have other personal laws.

Answer 5

Truly, it is appropraite for ALL Christians....but it seems only Catholics use the Sign of the Cross.

Answer 6

I'm pretty sure it's just a Catholic thing. I don't know of any protestants that do that.

Answer 7

Protestants use the words, but not the gestures.

Answer 8

what's the difference if you do it or not? I mean some do it-- so what? If they are baptized then it makes no difference---Christ is not divided why do people try to do that?

Answer 9

I know we Protestants don't do it.

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