Let's Create a Beautiful Mission Rosary Together!

Our Lady's Rosary Makers
of The Fatima Shrine

Pro Tips for Success:

  • Keep your cord tension consistent for a professional look
  • Make sure your knots are tight but not stressed
  • If a knot isn't perfect, it's okay to redo it
  • Take your time with the center connection - it's the keystone of your rosary

Remember: Each bead you place on the cord is a step in a beautiful tradition that connects prayers around the world. Whether your knots are perfect or your beads slightly uneven, you're creating something meaningful and unique.

The best part? Once you've mastered this craft, you can make rosaries for friends, family, or missions - spreading both your creativity and faith across the globe!

Ready to start? Gather your materials, find a comfortable spot, and let's begin this colorful journey together! The videos will help bring each step to life, making this project even more accessible and enjoyable for you and all involved.


These videos are here to make it easier for you to learn.

Part 1


Part 2


Part 3


Part 4


Part 5


Thank you for completing this journey of learning how to make Mission Rosaries! What a beautiful and meaningful accomplishment. Use these videos to help you master the techniques, as you're ready to begin your personal Ministry of Rosary-Making.

Each Rosary you create will be more than just beads on a cord - it will be a physical manifestation of prayer, crafted with love and intention. Every bead you string represents a potential prayer, a moment of peace, or a connection with our Lady for whoever receives your Rosary. Think about how your handiwork will travel to places you may never see, touching lives in ways you may never know. That is so exciting.

Remember that as you work, you're not just making Rosary Beads—you're participating in a centuries-old tradition. Whether you make Rosaries alone in quiet contemplation or gather with others to share this ministry, you're now part of a larger community of faithful artisans who have dedicated their hands to this sacred craft.

Your independent ministry within the larger Rosary-Making community is a gift. You can now set your own pace, choose your own materials, and develop your own unique style while maintaining the sacred structure of the Rosary. Whether you make one Rosary a month or dozens, each one is significant.

Consider starting a prayerful practice for your completed rosaries, or pray for the blessings they will bring to their future owners as you work. This adds another beautiful spiritual dimension to your craft.

Go forth with confidence, knowing you have all the skills you need to create these powerful prayer tools. May your Rosary-Making Ministry bring you Peace, Joy, Love, and a deep sense of purpose as you share your faith through your creativity. Rosary-Making is one of the most exciting, fun, amazing ministries within our Catholic Faith!

Happy Beading and God bless Your Ministry within our Ministry!


©2025 James Dacey Jr.

Location: Tonawanda, NY 14150, USA

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