Nine steps to praying the Fatima Chaplet
Questions & Answers
Fatima Chaplet
1. What is the basis of the Fatima Chaplet?
The Fatima Chaplet is based upon the Seven Fatima Prayers taught to the Children Seers of Fatima.
2. Why should I pray the Seven Fatima Prayers?
Because the Mother of God, the Angel of Peace, and our Lord have invited us to pray these prayers.
3. Why use a "Nine Step format in the Fatima Chaplet?
The "Nine Step" format is based upon the Rosary as a guide in praying the Fatima Chaplet. It is only one of many possibilities. You are welcome to pray the Fatima Prayers by whatever means you choose.
4. Why are some of the Fatima Prayers different that those I know?
There is no official version of the Fatima Prayers. The prayers may vary according to language interpretation. You should use the Fatima Prayers you are most comfortable with.
Rosary: Step 1 (Cross):
Begin with the SIGN of the CROSS. While holding the Cross pray The Sacrifice Prayer:
O Jesus, it is for the love of You, for the conversion of sinners, and in reparation for the sins committed against the Immaculate Heart of.
Step 2 (a): On the next large bead pray The Pardon Prayer:
My God, I believe, I adore, I trust and I love Thee! I beg pardon for all those that do not believe, do not adore, do not trust and do not love Thee.
Step 3 (a1): On the first small bead pray The Eucharistic Adoration Prayer:
Most Holy Trinity, I adore Thee! My God, my God, I love Thee in the Most Blessed Sacrament.
Step 4 (a2): On the second small bead pray The Conversion Prayer:
By your pure and Immaculate Conception, O Mary, obtain the conversion of Russia, Spain, Portugal, Europe and the entire world!
Step 5 (a3): On the third small bead pray The Salvation Prayer:
Sweet Heart of Mary, be the salvation of Russia, Spain, Portugal, Europe and the entire world.
Step 6 (b): On the next large bead pray The Pardon Prayer:
My God, I believe, I adore, I trust and I love Thee! I beg pardon for all those that do not believe, do not adore, do not trust and do not love Thee.
For praying additional Decades, repeat Steps 6 through 8. Then conclude with Step 9.
Step 7 (1): On each of the next ten small beads pray The Eucharistic Adoration Prayer:
Most Holy Trinity, I adore Thee! My God, my God, I love Thee in the Most Blessed Sacrament.
Step 8 (K): On the chain link pray The Decade Prayer:
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to Heaven, and help especially those most in need.
Step 9 (K): On the clasp pray The Angel"s Prayer:
O Most Holy Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, I adore Thee profoundly. I offer Thee the most precious Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ present in all the tabernacles of the world, in reparation for the outrages, sacrileges and indifferences by which He is offended. By the infinite merits of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary I beg the conversion of poor sinners. Amen.
