The Rosary is made up of "decades". A decade is one
"Our Father" followed by tell "Hail Marys" and a "Glory
Be".
Whilst it is usual to say five decades at a time, it is better to say one decade
well, rather than five decades badly
Begin the sign of the cross. Pray the "Apostles Creed"
hold the crucifix and continue on the straight piece of the Rosary with one Our
Father, three Hail Marys and a Glory Be,. Then, to start the first decade,
pray one Our Father. Moving on to the circular piece of the Rosary, continue
with tell Hail Marys and finish the first decade with one Glory Be and the
"Fatima Prayer" By saving five decades of the Rosary You will complete
One full Circuit of the beads. To finish, after completing your chosen number of
decades, pray the "Hail Holy Queen". The prayer to "St. Michael
Archangel" and the Memorare are very powerful extra prayers. As you say
each decade, think about a story in the life of Mary and Jesus. There are 20
stories to think about. Each story is called a "Mvstery".