2. WHAT IS… the most complicated thing you have ever done? WHERE DID THE ROSARY COME FROM? One belief is that the Rosary was a gift from the Virgin Mary to St. Dominic. Historically the Rosary became popular between the 1100’s and 1400’s. It’s original Latin name was Rosarium, which means a “Garden of Roses”. It was considered the “Pauper’s Psalter” because it was cheaper, lighter, sturdier, and easier for illiterate poor Catholics to use. October is the month of the Rosary and begins with the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. http://www.comepraytherosary.org/

4. WHAT PRAYERS DO WE SAY IN THE ROSARY? Apostles Creed. Our Father Glory Be Hail Mary Our Father Hail Mary Glory Be Oh, My Jesus Our Father Hail Holy Queen MYSTERIES http://www.comepraytherosary.org/

6. WHAT IS… the happiest memory of your childhood? WHICH EVENTS FROM JESUS LIFE ARE THE JOYFUL MYSTERIES? The Joyful Mysteries are said on MONDAYS and SATURDAYS. 1.The Annunciation- Gabriel announces the birth of Jesus to Mary. 2.The Visitation- Mary visits Elizabeth who is pregnant with John the Baptist. 3.The Birth of Jesus- Mary gives birth to Jesus. 4.The Presentation- Jesus is presented to God the Father in the. Temple. 5.Finding Jesus In the Temple- Joseph and Mary find Jesus in the Temple Joyous Mysteries: Jesus ‘ Childhood Luminous Mysteries: Jesus ‘ Ministry Sorrowful Mysteries: Jesus ‘ Death Glorious Mysteries: Jesus ‘ Afterlife http://www.comepraytherosary.org/

8. HAVE YOU EVER…felt called to a particular profession? How did you feel called? What happened? WHICH EVENTS FROM JESUS LIFE ARE THE LUMINOUS MYSTERIES? The Luminous Mysteries are said on THURSDAYS. 1.The Baptism of Jesus- Jesus is baptized by John the Baptist. 2.Wedding at Cana- Jesus performs his first miracle. 3.Proclaiming the Kingdom- Jesus preaches that the Kingdom of God is at hand. 4.Transfiguration- Jesus is transformed and claimed by God the Father. 5.Institution of the Eucharist- Jesus celebrates the Last Supper. Joyous Mysteries: Jesus ‘ Childhood Luminous Mysteries: Jesus ‘ Ministry Sorrowful Mysteries: Jesus ‘ Death Glorious Mysteries: Jesus ‘ Afterlife http://www.comepraytherosary.org/

10. WHAT IS… the greatest pain you have ever felt? WHICH EVENTS FROM JESUS LIFE ARE THE SORROWFUL MYSTERIES? The Sorrowful Mysteries are said on TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS. 1.The Agony in the Garden- Jesus prayed for strength & was betrayed. 2.The Scourging at the Pillar- Jesus is whipped by the centurions. 3.Crowning with Thorns- Centurions pierce his scalp with a thorny crown. 4.Carrying the Cross- Jesus carries his cross to Calvary. 5.The Crucifixion- Jesus is nailed to the cross and dies. Joyous Mysteries Jesus ‘ Childhood Luminous Mysteries Jesus ‘ Ministry Sorrowful Mysteries Jesus ‘ Death Glorious Mysteries Jesus ‘ Afterlife http://www.comepraytherosary.org/

12. WHAT WOULD… you like people to say about you after you are gone? WHICH EVENTS FROM JESUS LIFE ARE THE GLORIOUS MYSTERIES? The Glorious Mysteries are said on WEDNESDAYS and SUNDAYS during Ordinary Time. 1.The Resurrection- Jesus rises from the dead. 2.The Ascension- Jesus rises up into Heaven to sit at God’s right hand. 3.Descent of the Holy Spirit- The Holy Spirit descends upon the Apostles at Pentacost. 4.The Assumption- Mary is taken up body and soul into Heaven. 8/15 5.The Coronation- Mary is crowned as queen of Heaven and Earth.8/22 Joyous Mysteries: Jesus ‘ Childhood Luminous Mysteries: Jesus ‘ Ministry Sorrowful Mysteries: Jesus ‘ Death Glorious Mysteries: Jesus ‘ Afterlife http://www.comepraytherosary.org/

14. 1.____ Which month is the month of the Rosary? A.September B.October C.May D.June 2.____ Which is NOT a reason the Rosary was called the “Pauper’s Psalter”? A.Illiterate people could use it. B.It was much cheaper than a real Psalter. C.It was made of precious stones and jewels. D.It was smaller and easier to use than a Psalter. 3.____ Which of the following is NOT one of the Sorrowful Mysteries? A.The Agony in the Garden B.The Birth of Jesus C.Carrying the Cross D.Crowning with Thorns B MULTIPLE CHOICE C B

15. 4.____ Which of the following is NOT one of the Glorious Mysteries? A.The Resurrection B.Transfiguration C.The Ascension D.The Assumption 6.____ Which of the following is NOT one of the Joyful Mysteries? A.Wedding at Cana B.The Annunciation C.The Visitation D.The Presentation 7.____ Which of the following is NOT one of the Luminous Mysteries? A.Baptism of Jesus B.Proclaiming the Kingdom C.Institution of the Eucharist D.The Crucifixion B MULTIPLE CHOICE A D

16. LABELING: identify each of the prayers said during the Rosary. Apostles Creed. Our Father Glory Be Hail Mary Our Father Hail Mary Glory Be Oh, My Jesus Our Father Hail Holy Queen