The Rosary is a form of mental and vocal prayer centered on the mysteries of events in the lives of Jesus and Mary.

The Joyful Mysteries are :
        Annunciation
        Visitation
        Birth of Jesus
        Presentation of Jesus in the Temple
        Finding of Jesus in the Temple

The Sorrowful Mysteries are:
        The Agony in the Garden
        Scourging at the Pillar
        Crowning with Thorns
        Carrying of the Cross
        Crucifixion

The Glorious Mysteries are:
        Resurrection
        Ascension
        Descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles
        Assumption of Mary
        Crowning of Mary as Queen of the 
            Angels and Saints
        
The Luminous Mysteries are:
        Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan
        Manifestation of Jesus at the Wedding
            at Cana
        Proclamation of the Kingdom of God
        Transfiguration of Jesus
        Institution of the Eucharist