How to Buy a Catholic Rosary

The Rosary is an important Catholic form of prayer. Many traditional Catholics pray the Rosary daily, and most Catholics pray the Rosary at lease occasionally. The name "Rosary" comes from a Latin word meaning a garland of roses, the flower associated with the Virgin Mary. There are countless beautiful and meaningful rosaries from which to choose. Read on to learn more.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Learn the meaning behind the prayers and traditions of the Catholic rosary. Read more at The Holy Rosary site.
2. Buy a commemorative Rosary for an occasion such as the reception of a Sacrament. Look for a red Holy Spirit rosary for a Confirmation candidate. White pearl rosaries are a classic baptism gift for infants.
3. Choose a semi-personalized Catholic Rosary with the recipient's birthstone or patron saint. Birthstone rosaries can be found at Catholic Family Gifts.
4. Give a unique handmade Rosary. Shop at Etsy, a site for handicrafts designed and made by artisans.
5. Look for a Catholic rosary associated with a Marian apparition—for example, a Lourdes Rosary encapsulating a drop of Lourdes water or a blue-and-white Fatima rosary.
6. Scout out a solid wooden bead-and-cord rosary for men. Look for rosaries made of parachute cord and black or green plastic beads for those in the military.
7. Buy rosary beads, medals and instructions online to make a rosary. Whether it's for you or to give as a gift, a rosary made by your own hands has special meaning.