In our parish it seems to be the prerogative of the individual if they wish to hold hands during the Our Father, if relatives or close friends are in my pew, we offer each other our hands.
Same with the Sign of peace, a kiss for close friends and relatives a hand shake for the others.
25 posted on 07/24/2005 1:53:40 PM PDT by mware
("God is dead" -- Nietzsch"....... "Nope, you are"-- GOD)