Mysteries of the Rosary

The Joyful Mysteries:

1. The Annunciation
   The angel Gabriel announces the Incarnation to the virgin Mary.
2. The Visitation
   Mary visits her cousin Elizabeth.
3. The Birth of Our Lord
   Jesus is born in Bethlehem.
4. The Presentation in the Temple
   Mary and Joseph present Jesus in the Temple according to the Law.
5. The Finding of Jesus in the Temple
   Mary and Joseph find Jesus in the Temple at Jerusalem.

The Mysteries of Light:

1. The Baptism in the Jordan
   Jesus is baptized by John in the Jordan River.
2. The Wedding at Cana
   Christ changes water into wine at Mary’s request during the Wedding Feast.
3. The Proclamation of the Kingdom
   Jesus announces the coming of the Kingdom of God and he forgives sins.
4. The Transfiguration
   Jesus is transfigured, dazzling white, on Mount Tabor in front of Peter, James and John.
5. The Institution of the Eucharist
   At the Last Supper, Christ changes bread and wine into his body and blood.

The Sorrowful Mysteries:

1. The Agony in the Garden
   Jesus prays in the Garden of Gethsemane on the night before his death.
2. The Scourging at the Pillar
   Christ is scourged by the Roman soldiers at Pilate’s command.
3. The Crowning with Thorns
   Soldiers weave a crown of thorns and place it on Christ’s head, mocking him as a “King”.
4. The Carrying of the Cross
   Jesus struggles to Calvary with his own cross on his shoulders.
5. The Crucifixion of Christ
   Jesus is nailed to the cross and dies.

The Glorious Mysteries:

1. The Resurrection
   Jesus rises from the dead on the third day after his crucifixion.
2. The Ascension
   Forty days after rising from the dead, Christ ascends into heaven.
3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit
   The Holy Spirit descends on Mary and the apostles.
4. The Assumption of Mary
   At the end of her life, Mary is taken up body and soul into heaven.
5. The Crowning of Mary as Queen of Heaven
   Mary is crowned queen of heaven and earth.

Prayers of the Rosary:

1. Make the sign of the Cross and say the "Apostles Creed".
2. Say the "Our Father".
3. Say three "Hail Marys".
4. Say the "Glory be to the Father".
5. Announce the Mystery; then say the "Our Father".
6. Say ten "Hail Marys" while meditating on the Mystery.
7. Say the "Glory be".
8. Say the "Fatima Decade Prayer".
   (Repeat steps 5 - 8 for each of the 5 Mysteries.)
9. At the end of the Rosary, the "Hail Holy Queen" may be recited.

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, sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence He shall 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.

Doxology (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.

Fatima Decade Prayer

O my Jesus, forgive us our sins,
save us from the fire of hell,
lead all souls to heaven,
especially those most in need of Your Mercy.

Hail Holy Queen (Salve, Regina)

Hail Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy. Hail "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, your eyes of mercy toward us, and after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.

Pray for us, O most holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Amen.