Mysteries

The fifteen mysteries of Catholicism. These are remembered during the recitation of the rosary prayers.

The Joyful Mysteries

Events related to the birth of Jesus.

• The Annunciation: Gabriel announced the birth.
• The Visitation: Mary visited her cousin Elizabeth in the sixth month of Elizabeth's pregnancy.
• The Birth (of Jesus Christ).
• The Presentation: Simeon saw the infant in the temple at His circumcision.
• The Finding in the Temple: Jesus at the age of 12, when he was lost by His parents.

The Sorrowful Mysteries

Events related to the crucifixion.

• The Agony in the Garden: The Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus sweats blood.
• The Scourging at the Pillar: Jesus was beaten.
• The Crown of Thorns: A crown of thorns was placed on his head to mock the claim that he was king.
• Carrying the Cross: Jesus carried the cross on the way to his crucifixion.
• The Crucifixion: The death of Jesus.

The Glorious Mysteries

Events after the Resurrection

• The Resurrection: Jesus rose from the dead.
• The Ascension: Jesus went to heaven.
• The Holy Ghost at Pentecost: The descent of the Holy Spirit.
• The Assumption of Mary: The belief that she rose bodily into heaven.
• The Coronation of Mary: As queen of heaven and earth.