The Sign of the Cross

GPTKB entity

Statements (64)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:award
gptkb:play
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Cecil_B._De_Mille
gptkbp:adapted_into gptkb:television_series
gptkb:film
gptkbp:can_be made quickly or slowly
used in moments of decision-making
used in times of joy and sorrow
gptkbp:can_be_used_with the right hand
holy water
gptkbp:cultural_practices form and significance across cultures
gptkbp:form gptkb:organization
gptkbp:genre gptkb:archaeological_site
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Sign of the Cross
gptkbp:inscription faith
gptkbp:is_a_way_to connect with the divine
focus one's mind on God
invoke God's presence
invoke blessings on others
gptkbp:is_known_for gptkb:the_Holy_Trinity
the resurrection of Jesus
the importance of faith in daily life
gptkbp:is_often_associated_with the sign of peace
a prayer
the words ' In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit'
the ' Crossing' gesture
gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as a public declaration of faith
gptkbp:is_often_made_with worship services
meals in some traditions
the beginning and end of prayers
gptkbp:is_often_used_in gptkb:church
funeral rites
personal prayer
Catholic families
sanctify an action
gptkbp:is_part_of the Mass
gptkbp:is_symbolic_of gptkb:philosopher
humility
gptkbp:is_used_in gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:church
gptkb:baptism
sacramental rites
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:performed_by the Eucharist
personal or communal
integrated into daily routines
clergy and laity alike
comforting in times of distress
performed silently or aloud
tracing a cross on the body
various ways depending on tradition
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:prayers
gptkbp:premiered_on 1895
gptkbp:provides spiritual protection
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Province
gptkbp:symbol Christian identity
gptkbp:symbolism the acceptance of God's will
gptkbp:symbolizes gptkb:the_crucifixion_of_Jesus_Christ
gptkbp:themes gptkb:Saint
gptkbp:tradition many Christian denominations
the early Church
gptkbp:training religious education classes
children in church