How to Pray the Rosary: Printable Card
A printable rosary card puts the whole prayer in the palm of your hand — the sign of the cross, the Creed, the Our Father, the Hail Marys, the Glory Be, the Fatima Prayer, and each of the twenty mysteries in the order they are prayed. This page is that card, ready to print at home on letter paper or hand off to a print shop as a PDF.
Print one for yourself, one for the car, and a few for a friend who is just learning. Below the printable, you'll find scripture for each set of mysteries and answers to the questions people most often ask when they start.
Prints one card per page. Standard letter size. Use your browser’s Print dialog to save as PDF.
How to Pray the Rosary — Step by Step
1. Begin with the Sign of the Cross. 2. On the crucifix, pray the Apostles' Creed. 3. On the first large bead, pray the Our Father. 4. On the next three small beads, pray three Hail Marys (for faith, hope, and love). 5. Pray the Glory Be. 6. Announce the first mystery, then pray the Our Father. 7. On each of the ten small beads that follow, pray a Hail Mary while meditating on the mystery. 8. At the end of the decade, pray the Glory Be, followed (if you wish) by the Fatima Prayer: 'O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell; lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of Thy mercy.' 9. Repeat steps 6–8 for the second, third, fourth, and fifth decades, announcing each mystery in turn. 10. After the fifth decade, pray the Hail Holy Queen, and close with the Sign of the Cross.
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The Twenty Mysteries of the Rosary
Joyful (Monday, Saturday): 1) The Annunciation. 2) The Visitation. 3) The Nativity. 4) The Presentation in the Temple. 5) The Finding of Jesus in the Temple. Sorrowful (Tuesday, Friday): 1) The Agony in the Garden. 2) The Scourging at the Pillar. 3) The Crowning with Thorns. 4) The Carrying of the Cross. 5) The Crucifixion. Glorious (Wednesday, Sunday): 1) The Resurrection. 2) The Ascension. 3) The Descent of the Holy Spirit. 4) The Assumption of Mary. 5) The Coronation of Mary. Luminous (Thursday): 1) The Baptism of Jesus. 2) The Wedding at Cana. 3) The Proclamation of the Kingdom. 4) The Transfiguration. 5) The Institution of the Eucharist.
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The Hail Holy Queen (Salve Regina)
Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, 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 toward us, and after this our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Amen.
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Scripture to pray
Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.— Luke 1:28
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.— Luke 1:42
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.— Matthew 6:9
But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.— Luke 2:19
Frequently asked questions
How do I print a rosary guide card?
Click 'Print / Save as PDF' above the card section, then pick your printer — or choose 'Save as PDF' to keep a digital copy. The step-by-step and the twenty mysteries print on their own pages so the card stays easy to read.
Which mysteries do I pray on which day?
The traditional pattern (still the most common today): Joyful on Monday and Saturday; Sorrowful on Tuesday and Friday; Glorious on Wednesday and Sunday; Luminous on Thursday. Some pray the Glorious mysteries on Sunday during Easter season. When in doubt, follow your parish or diocesan schedule.
How long does it take to pray one rosary?
A five-decade rosary takes about 15–20 minutes at a steady pace. Faster if the group is used to praying together; slower if you pause after each mystery for reflection. A single decade (about 3–4 minutes) is a fine way to start when time is short.
Can I pray the rosary alone?
Yes. The rosary is prayed in groups (especially in parishes and families) and privately, in cars, on walks, at bedside, or during a lunch break. A pocket printable card or a rosary app makes praying alone easier because you never lose your place.
What do I do if I lose my place?
Go back to the last mystery you remember and continue from there. The prayer isn't broken by forgetting — many people begin the rosary distracted and pray their way into attention. The point is speaking with God and pondering the life of Christ, not perfect recitation.