| 1. To what saint was the Rosary first revealed? | St. Dominic in the 13th Century by the Virgin Mary. |
| 2. Has the Rosary remained unchanged to the present day? | No, different parts have been added with time. |
| 3. What does ‘rosary’ mean? | Latin Rosarium or rose garden, wreath or garland. |
| 4. What does the Feast of the Holy Rosary, October 7, celebrate? | The victory of Christians over Islamic forces in the sea Battle of Lepanto, 1571, and at Vienna in 1683 through Mary’s intercession. |
| 5. What are the Five Joyful Mysteries? | The Annunciation The Visitation The Nativity The Presentation in the Temple The Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple |
| 6. What are the Five Sorrowful Mysteries? | The Agony in the Garden The Scourging at the Pillar The Crowning with Thorns The Carrying of the Cross The Crucifixion |
| 7. What are the Five Glorious Mysteries? | The Resurrection The Ascension The Descent of the Holy Spirit The Assumption The Crowning of Mary |
| 9. What special graces are given to those with devotion to the Rosary? | Many indulgences and 15 Promises given to Alan de la Roche. |