1. Hold the cross and say the Apostle's Creed. 2. On the first large bead say an Our Father. 3. On the next 3 small beads say 3 Hail Marys (1 prayer on each bead). 4. In the space before the next beads say a Glory Be to the Father 5. On the next large bead annnounce and reflect on the First Mystery then say an Our Father. 6. On the next 10 small beads say 10 Hail Marys. 7. In the space before the next beads say a Glory Be to the Father and then the Fatima Prayer. 8. Repeat steps 5,6, and 7 for the remaining 4 mysteries of the category. 9. Once finished, hold the medallion and say the Hail Holy Queen, or a Prayer of Thanksgiving or a Prayer of Petition.
**As a rule Joyful mysteries are said on Monday and Saturday; Sorrowful Mysteries are said on Tuesday and Friday; Glorious Mysteries are said on Wednesday and Sunday; Luminous Mysteries are said on Thursday