To sign Christ, form a 'C' handshape with your dominant hand. Start by placing the 'C' hand near your non-dominant shoulder. Then, move it smoothly in a diagonal line down across your torso to rest near your dominant hip, as if tracing a royal sash.
Sign 'Jesus' by touching your middle fingers to opposite palms, then sign 'Christ' by moving the 'C' handshape diagonally across your chest.
After signing 'church' and 'teach', use the 'C' handshape sash movement to clearly indicate 'Christ'.
Begin the sentence by signing 'Christ', starting at your non-dominant shoulder and moving down to your dominant hip.
Sign 'Jesus' by touching your middle fingers to opposite palms, then sign 'Christ' by moving the 'C' handshape diagonally across your chest.
After signing 'church' and 'teach', use the 'C' handshape sash movement to clearly indicate 'Christ'.
Begin the sentence by signing 'Christ', starting at your non-dominant shoulder and moving down to your dominant hip.
No, they are distinct signs. 'Jesus' is signed by touching the middle finger of each hand to the center of the opposite palm, referencing the crucifixion. 'Christ' uses the 'C' handshape moving across the body like a royal sash.
The diagonal movement from the shoulder to the opposite hip visually represents a sash traditionally worn by royalty. This same movement pattern is used for other titles of high rank, such as 'King', 'Queen', and 'Lord'.
If you are left-handed, simply mirror the sign. Form the 'C' handshape with your left hand, start at your right shoulder, and move diagonally down to your left hip.
