How to Pray the Rosary
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The Order of Prayers
The Rosary begins with the Apostles Creed, followed by one Our Father, three Hail Mary's (traditionally offered for an increase in faith, hope, and charity for those praying the Rosary), a Glory Be. Next comes five mysteries, each consisting of one Our Father, ten Hail Mary's, and a Glory Be. Conclude with the Hail Holy Queen.

Rosary Beads
If you do not have Rosary beads, it is perfectly okay to count with your fingers. Counting beads frees your mind to help you meditate.

Prayers for Praying the Rosary

The Apostle's 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 Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified; died, and was buried. He descended into Hell; the third day He arose 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 the life everlasting. Amen.

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.

Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst 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.

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.

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!
Leader: Pray for us O Holy Mother of God,
All: That we may be worthy of the promises of Christ.

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Mysteries of the Rosary 
The Joyful Mysteries
 The Annunciation
The Visit of Mary to Elizabeth
The Birth of Jesus
The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple
The Finding Jesus in the Temple

The Luminous Mysteries
 The Baptism of Jesus
The Wedding at Cana
The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God
The Transfiguration of Jesus
The Last Supper, when Jesus gave us the Holy Eucharist

The Sorrowful Mysteries
The Agony of Jesus in the Garden
The Scourging at the Pillar
The Crowning with Thorns
The Carrying of the Cross
The Crucifixion and Death of Jesus

The Glorious Mysteries
 The Resurrection of Jesus
The Ascension of Jesus into Heaven
The Descent of the Holy Spirit- Pentecost
The Assumption of Mary into Heaven
The Crowning of Mary as Queen of Heaven