The Basics of the Rosary

The Basics of the Rosary

The Beginning:

Begin by touching the crucifix and pray The Sign of the Cross.
Pray The Apostles Creed

I BELIEVE IN GOD, the Father almighty, Creator of Heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate; was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into Hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into Heaven, and sits at the right hand of God, the Father almighty. He shall come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.

On the first rosary bead, pray the Our Father

On each of the next three beads pray the Hail Mary

Glory Be and Fatima Prayer

The Mysteries (on the green beads):
Note: The Rosary is divided into five groups of ten beads called decades.

One Hail Mary is prayed on each bead for a total of ten per decade.

During these prayers, we meditate on different aspects of Our Lord's life and Passion,

which are called Mysteries.

The First Mystery of the Rosary
Announce the Mystery On the first bead, pray the Our Father and the first Hail Mary.

OUR FATHER,

Who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy Name.

Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

HAIL MARY, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Hail Mary
Hail Mary
Hail Mary
Hail Mary
Hail Mary
Hail Mary
Hail Mary
Hail Mary
Hail Mary
Glory Be the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit....... Fatima Prayer

The Second Mystery of the Rosary
Announce the Mystery
On the first bead, pray the Our Father and the first Hail Mary.
Hail Mary
Hail Mary
Hail Mary
Hail Mary
Hail Mary
Hail Mary
Hail Mary
Hail Mary
Hail Mary
Glory Be and Fatima Prayer

The Third Mystery of the Rosary
Announce the Mystery
On the first bead, pray the Our Father and the first Hail Mary.
Hail Mary
Hail Mary
Hail Mary
Hail Mary
Hail Mary
Hail Mary
Hail Mary
Hail Mary
Hail Mary
Glory Be and Fatima Prayer

The Fourth Mystery of the Rosary
Announce the Mystery
On the first bead, pray the Our Father and the first Hail Mary.
Hail Mary
Hail Mary
Hail Mary
Hail Mary
Hail Mary
Hail Mary
Hail Mary
Hail Mary
Hail Mary
Glory Be and Fatima Prayer

The Fifth Mystery of the Rosary
Announce the Mystery
On the first bead, pray the Our Father and the first Hail Mary.
Hail Mary
Hail Mary
Hail Mary
Hail Mary
Hail Mary
Hail Mary
Hail Mary
Hail Mary
Hail Mary
Glory Be and Fatima Prayer

Conclusion of the Rosary:
Hail Holy Queen, the Final Prayer, the Sign of the Cross
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