How to Pray the Rosary

While holding the Crucifix, make the Sign of the Cross, then say the "Apostle's Creed."

• On the first bead, say the "Our Father."

• For the next three beads, say three "Hail Marys"

• On the next bead, say one "Glory be to the Father."

• Announce and meditate on the first mystery and say   "Our Father."

• Say ten "Hail Marys" and one "Glory be to the Father."

• On the bead between each decade, say

• Announce and meditate on the second mystery and its meaning, say "Our Father."

• Continue the same way until each of the mysteries or decades are said.

• The last prayer is "Hail, Holy Queen," while holding the medal in the center.

• Finish with the "Sign of the Cross."