Rosary Prayers

Learn how to pray the rosary, the best-known and most popular devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

An introduction to the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary, followed by meditations on each mystery.

An introduction to the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary, followed by meditations on each mystery.

An introduction to the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary, followed by meditations on each mystery.

What is the Sign of the Cross, and how do Catholics pray it? Find the text and instructions here, and memorize the Sign of the Cross.

The Apostles' Creed is a brief statement of the fundamental Christian beliefs, a profession of faith. Tradition tells us that the Apostles' Creed was handed down from the Apostles themselves.

The Our Father was taught by Jesus Christ himself to his disciples. Find the text here, and memorize the Our Father.

The Hail Mary is the chief Catholic prayer to Mary, the Mother of God. Find the text here, and memorize the Hail Mary.

The Glory Be is one of the earliest known prayers to refer to the Holy Trinity. Find the text here, and memorize the Glory Be.

The Decade Prayer for the rosary, commonly known as the Fatima Prayer, was revealed by Our Lady of Fatima on July 13, 1917. It is commonly recited at the end of each decade of the rosary.

The Hail Holy Queen (also commonly known by its Latin name, the Salve Regina) is one of four special anthems to the Mother of God that have traditionally been part of the Liturgy of the Hours, and which vary depending on the season. It is also commonly said at the end of the rosary, in morning prayers, and during the prayers at the end of a Low...