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As far as I know, it doesn't have a distinct name, and is just called "The Sign of the Cross," like other similar gestures.

It is commonly accompanied by a prayer: "May the words of the Holy Gospel be in my mind, in my mouth, and in my heart."

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Q: What is the gesture by Catholics prior to the reading of the Gospel when each person crosses their forehead lips and heart?
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