Fold that end of the palm so that the doubled-up portion ... tuck the end of each palm piece into the back of the cross, securing them in place.

In days prior, parish volunteers will come together to fold the leaves into crosses and many worshippers take them home after Palm Sunday as valued mementos of a sacred commemoration.

With the other she begins folding. In less than two minutes, her fingers have shaped the palm into a cross. Once it dries out, it will decorate her residence at Holy Spirit Retirement Home.

Fold that end of the palm so that the doubled-up portion ... tuck the end of each palm piece into the back of the cross, securing them in place.