1. Make the Sign of the Cross and say the "Apostles Creed."

2. Say the "Our Father." (see prayer below)

3. Say three "Hail Marys." (see prayer below)

4. Say the "Glory be to the Father." (see prayer below)

5. Announce the First Mystery (see mysteries below); then say the "Our Father."

6. Say ten "Hail Marys," while meditating on the Mystery .

7. Say the "Glory be to the Father."

8. After each decade say the following prayer requested by the Blessed Virgin Mary at Fatima: "0 my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to Heaven, especially those in most need of Thy mercy."

9. Announce the Second Mystery: then say the "Our Father." Repeat 6, 7, and 8 and continue with the Third, Fourth, and Fifth Mysteries in the same manner.

10. Say the 'Hail, Holy Queen' after the five decades are completed.

As a general rule, depending on the season, the Joyful Mysteries are said on Monday and Saturday; the Sorrowful Mysteries on Tuesday and Friday; the Glorious Mysteries on Wednesday and Sunday; and the Luminous Mysteries on Thursday.

PRAYERS OF THE ROSARY

THE SIGN OF THE CROSS

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

THE APOSTLES' CREED

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit, and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day He rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again 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 the life everlasting. Amen.

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 thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

GLORY BE TO THE FATHER

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

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 vale of tears; turn, then, most gracious Advocate, thine eyes of mercy towards us, and after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. 0 clement, 0 loving, 0 sweet Virgin Mary! Pray for us, 0 holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

ACT OF CONTRITION

O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins, 

because I dread the loss of heaven, and the pains of hell; but most of all because

they offend Thee, my God, Who are all good and deserving of all my love.

I firmly resolve, with the help of Thy grace, to confess my sins, to do penance,

and to amend my life. 

Amen.

The Mysteries

The Joyful Mysteries: (Monday and Saturday) the Annunciation, the Visitation, the Nativity, the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple, and the Finding of the child Jesus in the Temple.

The Sorrowful Mysteries: (Tuesday and Friday) the Agony in the Garden, the Scourging at the Pillar, the Crowing with Thorns, the Carrying of the Cross, and the Crucifixion.

The Glorious Mysteries: ( Wednesday and Sunday) the Resurrection, the Ascension, the Descent of the Holy Spirit, the Assumption of Mary into heaven, and her Coronation.

The Luminous Mysteries: (Thursday) the Baptism of Jesus, the Wedding at Cana, Proclaiming the Kingdom, the Transfiguration, and the Institution of the Eucharist.

Mary, Queen of the Knights

Mary, Queen of the Knights, guide all the activities of our Order. Keep us true to our pledge to extend the kingship of your Devine Son on earth. Through your intercession, win for us the grace ever to exemplify in our public and private lives, the virtues which should characterize those specially dedicated to the service of God’s kingdom. make us always aware that as your Knights we are constantly observed, our faith judge and our order appreciated. accept, O Mary, this renewed pledge of loyalty and devotion of your sons, the Knights of Columbus. Amen.