How to Pray the Rosary

Rosary Diagram
Full Text of Prayers

  • 1. Begin with the Cross

    Make the Sign of the Cross and recite the Apostles' Creed.

  • 2. Our Father

    Recite the Our Father on the first large bead.

  • 3. Hail Mary

    Recite three Hail Marys on the next three beads for Faith, Hope, and Charity.

  • 4. Glory Be

    Recite the Glory Be to the Father.

  • 5. The Decades

    Announce the First Mystery, then recite the Our Father, ten Hail Marys, and Glory Be. Repeat for all five mysteries.

  • 6. Complete the Rosary

    After completing all five decades, pray the Hail Holy Queen and conclude with the Sign of the Cross.