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Step 1
Choose what you want to reflect on while saying the Rosary. There are four different sets of "Mysteries" that can be called to mind while praying the Rosary (see Resources below). You can also reflect on a special personal intention, such as healing for a sick loved one.
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Step 2
Make the sign of the cross while saying "In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." Then say "Amen."
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Step 3
Recite the Apostles' Creed. A link to the Catholic Apostles' Creed can be found in the Resources section below.
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Step 4
Say The Lord's Prayer (also known as the "Our Father"). Remember that Catholics say the Lord's Prayer slightly different than some Protestant denominations. Use the link in the Resources section to locate the Catholic version of The Lord's Prayer.
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Step 5
Say the Hail Mary three times (see Resources below).
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Step 6
Recite the "Glory Be" prayer (see Resources below). Some individuals will make the sign of the cross when the say the phrase "Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit." Doing so is optional.
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Step 7
Say out loud (or think about) the first Mystery. If you're praying for a person or special intention, you can substitute the person's name or your intention for the Mystery. Spend a few moments reflecting on the Mystery or intention.
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Step 8
Say The Lord's Prayer once.
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Step 9
Recite the Hail Mary ten times. You should be thinking about the Mystery or intention while you say these prayers.
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Step 10
Say the Glory Be when you have finished ten Hail Mary's.
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Step 11
Recite "The Fatima Ejaculation," also known as "The Virgin Mary's Rosary Ejaculation." This is optional and does not have to be done after the Glory Be.
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Step 12
Repeat step 7, this time moving on to the next of the five Mysteries (or once again thinking about your intention).
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Step 13
Repeat steps 8 to 11.
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Step 14
Do steps 12 and 13 three more times. When you've finished, you should have said the Apostles' Creed once, The Lord's Prayer 6 times, 53 Hail Mary's, 6 Glory Be's and 5 Fatima Ejaculations.
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Step 15
Finish the Rosary by repeating step 2.














