Parts of a rosary
What is the first step in praying the rosary? (include all)
Start with the Sign of the Cross and the Apostles' Creed
How many mysteries are there and can you name them all?
There are 4 mysteries Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious, and Luminous.
When is the month and date of the rosary?
October 7th
When is St. Josephs feast day?
March 19
How many decades are in rosary?
There are 50 decades
What is the mystery for today Wednesday?
Glorious Mystery
Why do we pray the rosary?
To deepen our faith, ask for intercession, spiritual focus, virtue and healing, mediation on Christ, spiritual protection, and to pray for the repose (rest).
What season of the Liturgical calendar are we in?
Easter
How many "Hail Mary" and "Our Father" beads are in a rosary?
53 "Hail Mary"
6 "Our Father"
What does each mystery of the Rosary represent?
Key events in the life of Jesus and Mary
When was the initial start (date approx) of the rosary? What did they used?
3rd Century AD and they used pebbles or knotted ropes to count
What is St. Joseph patron saint of? (Name at least 4)
The Universal church, workers, families, fathers, and happy death.
What prayer is optional in the rosary?
Fatima Prayer often called the "O my Jesus" prayer
What and when (year) was the last mystery to be created and by who?
Luminous mystery by St. Pope John Paul ll in 2002
To who and where did Our Lady Fatima appeared?
She appeared to three shepherd children in Portugal.
What is ANOTHER feast day of St. Joseph?
May 1st known as "ST. Joseph the worker"
Originally how many psalms were at the beginning of the rosary?
150 Psalms
Can you name the mysteries for every day?
Joyful (Monday and Saturday)
Sorrowful (Tuesday and Friday)
Glorious (Wednesday and Sunday)
Luminous (Thursday)
How did the rosary get its name and its meaning?
The word "Rosary" comes from rosarium, meaning bouquet of roses. The tradition says that each Hail Mary is a rose offered to Mary.
What saint is known as the "Little Flower"?
St. Thérèse of Lisieux