The Rosary Flashcards
What are rosary beads?
The rosary is a set of prayer beads used by Catholic Christians. They help the person praying to focus on God and the words they are saying.
What is a “mystery”?
The rosary is split into different sections which follow the life of Jesus and Mary. These sections are called mysteries
-e.g. the sorrowful mysteries focus on Christ’s death
What does the “crown of thorns” represent as part of the sorrowful mysteries?
-reminds Catholics of when the soldiers created a crown of thorns for Jesus to wear to mock his title of “King of the Jews”
What does the “crucifixion” part of the Sorrowful mysteries represent to Catholics?
-Jesus was nailed to the cross and left to die, he spoke to his mother Mary as he was dying
-“they crucified him”
Why is the Rosary important to Catholics?
-praying the sorrowful mysteries help Catholic’s value Christ’s sacrifice more knowing and reflecting on the fact God humbled himself by becoming man and dying on the cross
-As Mary was present as many of the events of the mysteries, praying the Rosary is a devotion that honours Mary and provides Catholic with a way to intercede for them e.g. they May Day the Hail Mary (“pray for us sinners now”)
-The rosary can help Catholics focus more during prayer as they meditate on the mysteries. This can help deepen their faith and strengthen their relationship with God
