Basic formula for praying the Rosary.

  1. Crucifix – Make the Sign of the Cross and say the “Apostles’ Creed”.
  2. First Single Bead – Say the “Our Father” prayer.
  3. Set of Three Bead – On each bead, say the “Hail Mary” prayer.
  4. Next Single Bead – Say the following prayers:
    • Glory Be.
    • Announce the first Mystery of the Rosary meditation being prayed.
    • Our Father.
  5. First Set of Ten Beads – On each bead, say the “Hail Mary” prayer.
  6. Next Single Bead – Say the following prayers:
    • Glory Be.
    • Fatima Prayer.
    • Announce the second Mystery of the Rosary meditation being prayed.
    • Our Father.
  7. Second Set of Ten Beads – On each bead, say the “Hail Mary” prayer.
  8. Next Single Bead – Say the following prayers:
    • Glory Be.
    • Fatima Prayer.
    • Announce the third Mystery of the Rosary meditation being prayed.
    • Our Father.
  9. Third Set of Ten Beads – On each bead, say the “Hail Mary” prayer.
  10. Next Single Bead – Say the following prayers:
    • Glory Be.
    • Fatima Prayer.
    • Announce the fourth Mystery of the Rosary meditation being prayed.
    • Our Father.
  11. Fourth Set of Ten Beads – On each bead, say the “Hail Mary” prayer.
  12. Next Single Bead – Say the following prayers:
    • Glory Be.
    • Fatima Prayer.
    • Announce the fifth Mystery of the Rosary meditation being prayed.
    • Our Father.
  13. Fifth Set of Ten Beads – On each bead, say the “Hail Mary” prayer.
  14. Next Single Bead – Say the following prayers:
    • Glory Be.
    • Fatima Prayer.
    • Hail, Holy Queen.
    • Let Us Pray.
  15. Crucifix – Make the Sign of the Cross.