HOW TO PRAY THE ROSARY IN
3 EASY STEPS:

Step 1:Sign of the Cross

  • Make the Sign of the Cross and say the Apostles' Creed (done on the crucifix)

Crucifix
Step 2: THE FIRST FOUR BEADS

  • Say the Our Father on the large bead
  • Say three Hail Marys - one on each of the small beads

First 4 beads
STEP 3: PRAYING THE DECADES

  • Announce the First Mystery and then say the Our Father - said on the large bead
  • Say 10 Hail Marys - one on each of the next small beads
  • Say the Glory Be and O My Jesus prayer - no bead associated, but can use the large bead
  • Repeat the "Pray the Decades" steps for each of the mysteries as you work your way around the Rosary

Rosary



Mysteries

The Joyful Mysteries are typically prayed on Mondays and Saturdays

The Sorrowful Mysteries are typically prayed on Tuesdays and Fridays

The Glorious Mysteries are typically prayed on Wednesdays and Sundays

The Luminous Mysteries are typically prayed on Thursdays




Prayers