Praying the
Rosary
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All About the Rosary for Kids - Why pray it?
Where did it originate from? How do you pray it?
Steps to Praying the Rosary
1. Pray the Apostles’ Creed
2. Pray the Our Father
3. Pray a Hail. Mary on each bead
4. Pray a Glory Be
5. Pray the first decade
6. Announce the mystery*
7. Pray the Our Father
8. Pray a Hail Mary on each bead
*The Church traditionally prays certain mysteries on certain days of the week.
9. Pray a Glory Be
10. Pray the Fatima Prayer
11. Repeat this pattern for remaining decades
12. Conclude with praying Hail Holy Queen
Prayers of the Rosary
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Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. AmenThe 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.Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your 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, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, a world without end. Amen.Fatima Prayer
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fire of hell, lead all souls to heaven, especially those who are in most need of Thy mercy.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. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. In the Name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.Marion Prayer
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession, was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto Thee, o Virgin of Virgins, My Mother.
The Five Categories of Mysteries…
Joyful–Monday, Saturday
1. The Annunciation
"The angel said to her, "Do not be afraid Mary, for you have found favor with God." - Luke 1:30 Fruit of the mystery: Humility
2. The Visitation
Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. - Luke 1:39-40 Fruit of the mystery: Love of Neighbor
3. The Nativity
"She gave birth to her first born son. She wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger." - Luke 2:7 Fruit of the mystery: Welcome all birth
4. The Presentation
"When the days were completed for their purification, according to the law of Moses, they took him up to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord." - Luke 2:22 Fruit of the mystery: Purity of Heart and Mind
5. The Finding in the Temple"
After 3 days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, listening to them and asking questions, and all who heard him were astounded at his understanding and his answers." - Luke 2:46 & 47 Fruit of the mystery: Listen to Jesus in the Bible
Sorrowful–Tuesday, Friday
1. The Agony in the Garden
“Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, 'Sit here while I go over there and pray.' He took along Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to feel sorrow and distress. Then he said to them, 'My soul is sorrowful even to death. Remain here and keep watch with me.' He advanced a little and fell prostrate in prayer, saying, 'My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; yet, not as I will, but as you will.'” - Matthew 26:36-39 Fruit of the mystery: Do God’s Will
2. The Scourging at the Pillar
“Then he released Barabbas to them, but after he had Jesus scourged, he handed him over to be crucified.” - Matthew 27:26 Fruit of the mystery: Suffering is Part of Life
3. The Crowning of Thorns
“Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus inside the praetorium and gathered the whole cohort around him. They stripped off his clothes and threw a scarlet military cloak about him. Weaving a crown out of thorns, they placed it on his head, and a reed in his right hand. And kneeling before him, they mocked him, saying, 'Hail, King of the Jews!'”
- Matthew 27:27-29 Fruit of the mystery: Courage
4. The Carrying of the Cross
“They pressed into service a passer-by, Simon, a Cyrenian, who was coming in from the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to carry his cross. They brought him to the place of Golgotha (which is translated Place of the Skull).” - Mark 15:21-22 Fruit of the mystery: Patience
5. The Crucifixion and Death
"Then Jesus said, forgive them, they know not what they do." - Luke 23:34
Fruit of the mystery: Sorrow for our Sins
Glorious
–Wednesday, Sunday
1. The Resurrection
“But at daybreak on the first day of the week they took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb; but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were puzzling over this, behold, two men in dazzling garments appeared to them. They were terrified and bowed their faces to the ground. They said to them, 'Why do you seek the living one among the dead? He is not here, but he has been raised.'” - Luke 24:1-5 Fruit of the mystery: Faith
2. The Ascension
“So then the Lord Jesus, after he spoke to them, was taken up into heaven and took his seat at the right hand of God.” - Mark 16:19 Fruit of the mystery: Hope
3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit
“When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled, they were all in one place together. And suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind, and it filled the entire house in which they were. Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire, which parted and came to rest on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in different tongues, as the Spirit enabled them to proclaim.” - Acts 2:1-4. Fruit of the mystery: Wisdom
4. The Assumption
“Behold, from now on will all ages call me blessed. The Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name.” - Luke 1:48-49
Fruit of the mystery: Devotion to Mary
5. The Coronation of Mary
“A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars.” - Revelation 12:1 Fruit of the mystery: Mary will bring our petitions and concerns to Jesus
Luminous–Thursday
1. The Baptism of Christ in the Jordan
“After Jesus was baptized, he came up from the water and behold, the heavens were opened [for him], and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove [and] coming upon him. And a voice came from the heavens, saying, 'This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.'” - Matthew 3:16-17. Fruit of the mystery: Openness to the Holy Spirit
2. The Wedding Feast at Cana
“On the third day there was a wedding in Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the wedding. When the wine ran short, the mother of Jesus said to him, 'They have no wine.' [And] Jesus said to her, 'Woman, how does your concern affect me? My hour has not yet come.' His mother said to the servers, 'Do whatever he tells you.'” - John 2:1-5 Fruit of the mystery: To Jesus through Mary
3. Jesus’ Proclamation of the Coming of the Kingdom of God
“'This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.'” - Mark 1:15 Fruit of the mystery: Conversion
4. The Transfiguration
“After six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And he was transfigured before them; his face shone like the sun and his clothes became white as light.” "While he was still speaking, behold a bright cloud cast a shadow over them, then from the cloud came a voice that said, This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased, listen to him" - Matthew 17:1-1,2,5. Fruit of the mystery: Desire for Holiness
5. The Institution of the Eucharist
"While he was still speaking, behold a bright cloud cast a shadow over them, then from the cloud came a voice that said, This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased, listen to him". - Matthew 26:26
Fruit of the mystery: Belief in the true presence of Jesus in the Eucharist
