How to Pray the Rosary
Begin with the Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
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;
on the third day He rose again from the dead;
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
from there He will come 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.
The Our Father
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.
The Hail Mary
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.
The Glory Be
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
world without end.
Amen.
The Fatima Prayer
O my Jesus,
forgive us our sins,
save us from the fires of hell,
lead all souls to heaven,
especially those in most need of Your mercy.
Amen.
The Joyful Mysteries
(Traditionally prayed on Mondays and Saturdays)
First Joyful Mystery
The Annunciation
(Luke 1:26-38)
Second Joyful Mystery
The Visitation
(Luke 1:39-56)
Third Joyful Mystery
The Nativity of Jesus
(Luke 2:1-20)
Fourth Joyful Mystery
The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple
(Luke 2:22-38)
Fifth Joyful Mystery
The Finding of Jesus in the Temple
(Luke 2:41-52)
The Luminous Mysteries
(Traditionally prayed on Thursdays)
First Luminous Mystery
The Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan
Second Luminous Mystery
The Wedding Feast at Cana
Third Luminous Mystery
The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God
Fourth Luminous Mystery
The Transfiguration
Fifth Luminous Mystery
The Institution of the Eucharist
The Sorrowful Mysteries
(Traditionally prayed on Tuesdays and Fridays)
First Sorrowful Mystery
The Agony in the Garden
Second Sorrowful Mystery
The Scourging at the Pillar
Third Sorrowful Mystery
The Crowning with Thorns
Fourth Sorrowful Mystery
The Carrying of the Cross
Fifth Sorrowful Mystery
The Crucifixion and Death of Jesus
The Glorious Mysteries
(Traditionally prayed on Wednesdays and Sundays)
First Glorious Mystery
The Resurrection
Second Glorious Mystery
The Ascension
Third Glorious Mystery
The Descent of the Holy Spirit
Fourth Glorious Mystery
The Assumption of Mary
Fifth Glorious Mystery
The Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth
Hail, Holy Queen
Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy,
our life, our sweetness, and our hope.
To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve;
to thee do we send up our sighs,
mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.
Turn then, most gracious Advocate,
thine eyes of mercy toward us;
and after this our exile,
show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.
V. Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God.
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Closing Prayer
Let us pray.
O God, whose Only Begotten Son, by His life, death, and resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life, grant, we beseech You, that while meditating upon these mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise.
Through the same Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Final Prayer
May the Divine Assistance remain always with us.
Amen.
And may the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Amen.
