The Vatican is hoping to pull in tech-savvy youngsters with the launch of an eRosary bracelet which costs $109.

The gadget, which can be worn as a bracelet and activated by making the sign of a cross is connected to the ‘Click to Pray eRosary’ app which is designed to help Catholic users pray for world peace and contemplate the gospel.

The app also has the capability of tracking a user’s progress and contains visual and audio explanations of the rosary.

The rosaries are made up of 10 black agate and hematite beads, plus a metal cross which detects movement.

“This project brings together the best of the Church’s spiritual tradition and the latest advances of the technological world,” a Click to Pray press release said.

The gadget, which is water-resistant and compatible with Android and iOS smartphones was developed by GadgTek Incorporated, a Taiwan-based technology company.

This is not the first time the Catholic Church has attempted to attract young people with technology.

In 2018, a Catholic evangelical group launched ‘Follow JC Go!’, a take on the hugely successful Pokemon Go gaming app. It let players ‘catch’ saints or Bible characters instead of monster characters.