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Steps for Praying the Rosary
- Begin at the crucifix by making the sign of the Cross and reciting the Apostile's Creed.
- Move to the first bead and pray the Our Father.
- Pray the Hail Mary three times, once per small bead, for the virtues of Faith, Hope, and Love.
- Before you move to the next bead, pray the Glory Be.
- Move to the next bead, announce the first Mystery, and pray the Our Father.
- Pray the Hail Mary ten times, once per bead, while you meditate on the Mystery.
- Before you move on to the next large bead, pray the Glory Be and the Fatima prayer.
- Announce the next Mystery and pray the Our Father.
- Repeat steps 6 to 8 as you move around the Rosary.
- Complete the Rosary by praying the Hail Holy Queen. Note that not all Rosaries have a centerpiece marking the end of the Rosary. If yours does not, simply end when you've completed all five mysteries in a set.
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