Praying the rosary

How To Pray The Rosary For A Deceased Person

Mary Smith
By Mary Smith. Updated: January 16, 2017
How To Pray The Rosary For A Deceased Person

Catholics pray the Rosary for many reasons, including the eternal rest of souls. Although it is possible to pray for a deceased persons' soul at any time with a rosary it is more common to see rosary prayers recited in the vigil that precedes the funeral.

You'll need:
  • Rosary
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Steps to follow:
1

Recite the Rosary as you normally would with one small exception (as explained in step 3). Make the sign of the cross, and begin the rosary with the Apostles' Creed, reciting the Our Father three times and a Gloria.

How To Pray The Rosary For A Deceased Person - Step 1
2

Pray the rosary while remembering the glorious mysteries:

  • Jesus' resurrection
  • the ascension of Jesus
  • The coming of the Holy Spirit
  • Mary's assumption into heaven
  • Her coronation as queen of heaven

If prayer is in a group, announce each mystery before reciting each decade of ten beads. Then start praying the Our Father (in large beads) and ten Hail Mary prayers with small beads. Large beads also require a 'Gloria' before the mystery of the day is announced or prayed.

How To Pray The Rosary For A Deceased Person - Step 2
3

Include a special prayer for the dead as you move through the beads. After the 'Gloria' at the end of a decade, pray the prayer of Eternal Rest 'grant him / her eternal rest, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine, rest in peace, Amen...'

How To Pray The Rosary For A Deceased Person - Step 3

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L.Naveen Kumar
I want to know the prayers after rosary for departed soul
Diane Wise
My daughter died 13 days ago she believed in God but needed baptized. Is it to late to saying a blessing for her soul
Susan Hettinger
It is never too late to pray for the souls of the departed. Only God in his infinite wisdom and Mercy, can decide who is worthy of his Kingdom. We are commanded to pray for the faithful departed. If she believed in God, it is he who will determine her worthiness. Keep praying!
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Melena
I would like to say the rosary for the Dead at Funerals and Funeral Chapels...but I don't know the saints names you pray for after the Rosary to "Pray for Us'
Thanks Melena
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