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A MANUAL OF SIGNS
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Saint John.—The same as the preceding, except that the "J" is traced on the back of the left hand.

Sanctifying.—Making, holy.

Scapular.—The index fingers draw an imaginary string from the shoulders meeting at the breast. XXX, 463.

Sin.—Law, broken.

Sin (Mortal).—Large, sin.

Sin (Venial).—Small, sin.

Sloth.—Soul, laziness.

Sodality.—Same as "Society," or trace with the right thumb and index apart, a badge downward over the heart.

Stations.—Holy, cross, way.

Statue.—Trace with the thumbs of the "A" hands the outlines of a figure.

Supernatural.—From heaven.

Tabernacle.—Eucharist dwelling.

Temperance.—The vertical open right hand is passed through the middle fingers of the left, palm towards you, followed by the sign for path, indicating the middle way. XXX, 464.

Testament.—See "Bible."

Trespass.—Same as for "Sin;" or make the sign for "Offend," i. e., the indices of both hands are made to collide in an upward motion at the height of the breast. XXX, 465.

Trinity.—Encircle the right "3" hand with the thumb and middle finger of the left, and then draw the right hand downward through the encircling fingers and exhibit the index finger of the left hand, i. e., three in one. XXX, 466.

Vow.—Promise to God.