American Sign Language Prayers

For children with special needs, the development of speech, language, social, and emotional skills are enhanced through the use of sign language.


How to Sign the Hail Mary

Laureen Lynch-Ryan, the Coordinator of Deaf Ministries for the Archdiocese of Washington, signs the Hail Mary.

Coordinator of Deaf Ministries Makes the Sign of the Cross

Laureen Lynch-Ryan, the Coordinator of Deaf Ministries for the Archdiocese of Washington, makes the Sign of the Cross.

How to Sign the Sign of the Cross

Laureen Lynch-Ryan, the Coordinator of Deaf Ministries for the Archdiocese of Washington, demonstrates how to sign the Sign of the Cross.

How to Sign the Our Father

Laureen Lynch-Ryan, the Coordinator of Deaf Ministries for the Archdiocese of Washington, demonstrates how to sign the Our Father.

Executive Director of Special Needs Ministries Makes Sign of Cross

Mary O'Meara, the Executive Director of the Department of Special Needs Ministries at the Archdiocese of Washington, makes the Sign of the Cross.

Executive Director of Special Needs Ministries Signs the Sign of the Cross

Mary O'Meara, the Executive Director of the Department of Special Needs Ministries at the Archdiocese of Washington, makes the Sign of the Cross.

How to Sign the Act of Contrition

Mary O'Meara, the Executive Director of the Department of Special Needs Ministries for the Archdiocese of Washington, DC, demonstrates how to sign the Act of Contrition.