The Prayers of The Rosary

The picture above shows the image of a rosary. First are the introductory prayers located above the silver Medal: with the Cross you make the Sign of the Cross, and say the Apostles' Creed. Then one prays the Our Father (rose bead) and three Hail Marys (blue bead), followed by the Glory and Fatima prayers. Then one announces the First Mystery, and prays the Our Father.

Below the Medal are 50 blue beads in groups of ten, each bead representing the Hail Mary, separated by rose beads representing the Our Father.
One Our Father and ten Hail Marys comprise one decade of the Rosary.

There are five decades for one group of five Mysteries of the Rosary. You begin each decade reciting one of the Mysteries of the Rosary, then the Our Father, then ten Hail Marys, then the Glory and Fatima Prayers. One decade is prayed for each of the Five Joyful, Luminous (Mysteries of Light), Sorrowful, or Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary.

At the end of the Rosary, there are concluding prayers that may be said, such as the Hail Holy Queen, the Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel, and the Memorare with a petition. One ends with the Sign of the Cross.

The Prayers of the Rosary are first listed, followed by a description of the Mysteries of the Rosary.

The Prayers of The Rosary

The Sign of the Cross

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.

The Apostle's Creed

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and earth. 

I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord. 

He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. 

He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. 

On the third day he rose again. 

He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. 

He will come again to judge the living and the dead 

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, 

the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting, Amen.

Our Father

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 

Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. 

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, Amen.

Hail Mary

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee, blessed are thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus. 

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death, Amen.

The Glory Prayer

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end, Amen.

The Fatima Prayer

O my Jesus, please forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, 

lead all souls to heaven, especially those most in need of your mercy.

Prayers at The Conclusion

Hail Holy Queen

Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, hail, our life, our sweetness, and our hope. To Thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To Thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate, Thine eyes of mercy towards us. And after this our exile, show unto us the blessed Fruit of Thy womb, Jesus. Oh clement, Oh loving, Oh sweet Virgin Mary. 

Pray for us, Oh Holy Mother of God. 

That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let Us Pray

O God, whose only begotten Son, by his life, death, and resurrection has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life, grant , we beseech thee, that meditating upon these mysteries of the most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain, and obtain what they promise; through the same Christ our Lord. Amen

Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel

St. Michael, the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, cast into hell satan and all the other evil spirits, who wander through the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

Memorare

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, (I or we) fly to you, O Virgin of virgins, our Mother. To you do we come; before you we stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not our petitions, but in Your mercy, hear and answer us. Amen. (You may make your petition here).

Source:maryourmother.net  Recommended:The Mysteries of The Rosary