220 Rites for Particular Circumstances These children are setting out today on a journey. They will need the support of our faith and love. Are you, their friends and companions, ready to help them along the road to Baptism? All: We are. Signing 266. Next the Cross is traced on the forehead of each child or, at the discretion of the Diocesan Bishop, in front of the forehead (cf. nos. 33.3, 54); the signing of the other parts of the body may be added. The celebrant alone says the words and does the signing. Signing of the Forehead 267. Then the celebrant turns toward the children and says: N. and N., Christ has called you to be his friends. Always remember him and be faithful to him. That is why I sign you with the sign of Christ’s Cross. It is the sign of Christians. From now on, let this sign remind you of Christ and his love. The celebrant passes along in front of them, and in silence makes the Sign of the Cross on the forehead of each child. As circumstances suggest, he invites the parents and godparents to make the Sign of the Cross on the forehead of the children in silence: Parents and catechists (N. and N.), since you belong to Christ, I ask you also to sign the children with the sign of Christ. As circumstances suggest, the signing may be concluded with the singing of an acclamation praising Christ, for example: Glory and praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ! 322 323 USA 322 USA
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