To pray the Rosary, follow these steps:

1. Begin with the Sign of the Cross : In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
2. Hold the Crucifix and pray the Apostles’ Creed : This prayer professes the core beliefs of the Catholic faith.
3. On the first large bead, pray the Our Father : Also known as the Lord’s Prayer.
4. On the next three small beads, pray a Hail Mary on each : These are often offered for the virtues of faith, hope, and charity.
5. Pray the Glory Be : A short hymn of praise to the Trinity.
6. Announce the first Mystery (Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious, or Luminous depending on the day) and pray one Our Father on the next large bead.
7. On each of the ten small beads of the decade, pray a Hail Mary while meditating on the Mystery.
8. Pray the Glory Be to conclude the decade.
9. Optionally, pray the Fatima Prayer : "O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of Hell, lead all souls to Heaven, especially those most in need of Thy mercy."
10. Repeat steps 6–9 for the remaining four decades , each with its own Mystery.
11. After completing all five decades, pray the Hail Holy Queen and any concluding prayers.
12. Finish by making the Sign of the Cross again.

The Mysteries are traditionally prayed on specific days:

• Joyful Mysteries: Monday and Saturday (and Sundays of Advent and Christmas)
• Sorrowful Mysteries: Tuesday and Friday (and Sundays of Lent)
• Glorious Mysteries: Wednesday and Sunday (except Advent, Christmas, and Lent)
• Luminous Mysteries: Thursday (optional alternative for Thursday and Saturday)

This structure helps meditate on key events in the life of Jesus and Mary