CCC 2708 · Contemplative Prayer

The Holy Rosary

Pray all five decades, bead by bead, with mystery meditations and traditional prayers.

Crucifix
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Crucifix

Sign of the Cross & Apostles' Creed

Hold the crucifix. Make the Sign of the Cross, then pray the Apostles' Creed to profess your faith.

Prayer Text

SIGN OF THE CROSS

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

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 sitteth 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.

Joyful Mysteries

1.The Annunciation

Luke 1:26–38 · Virtue: Humility

2.The Visitation

Luke 1:39–45 · Virtue: Love of Neighbor

3.The Nativity

Luke 2:1–20 · Virtue: Poverty of Spirit

4.The Presentation

Luke 2:22–38 · Virtue: Obedience

5.Finding in the Temple

Luke 2:41–52 · Virtue: Piety

📿 New to the Rosary? How to begin▼
  1. Crucifix: Hold the crucifix and pray the Apostles' Creed to profess your faith.
  2. 1st Large Bead: Pray the Our Father.
  3. 3 Small Beads: Pray a Hail Mary on each bead, for an increase in Faith, Hope, and Charity.
  4. Chain Connector: Pray the Glory Be and announce the 1st Mystery.
  5. Each Decade (×5): Pray the Our Father on the large bead, then a Hail Mary on each of the 10 small beads, then a Glory Be and the Fatima Prayer.
  6. Closing: Pray the Hail Holy Queen and any personal prayers.