The Rosary Patch Series focuses on the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary and Pray the Rosary. This is an opportunity for youth and adults to learn more about their faith. All youths and adults can work on this activity and earn the patch. This activity can be worked on individually or as a group.
Select from the links to see more information.
- Introduction
- Joyful Mysteries
- Luminous Mysteries
- Sorrowful Mysteries
- Glorious Mysteries
- Pray the Rosary
- Rosary Patch Order form
Eligibility
All Catholic youths and adults can work on this activity and earn the
patch. This activity can be worked on individually or as a group.
Activity Requirements
The youth and adults must perform the requirements for their grade level
to complete this activity.
Completion of the Activity
After completing the requirements, the participants will complete the
Rosary Patch Order Form and mail it along with the applicable fee to the
NCCS. The answers to the questions should be reviewed by an adult for
correctness and do not need to be forwarded to the NCCS when ordering
the patch.
Presentation of the Patch
Patches are to be presented to those who earned them and can be presented
in a formal Awards Mass, Scout meeting, by family members, etc. The
key is to make the presentation special, so the youth understand why
they have earned this patch. Also, the patch should be presented in
a timely manner so the youth is recognized shortly after completing
the activity.
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NCCS Rosary Patch Activity
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The Rosary Patch series
The Rosary Patch Series focuses on the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary and How to Pray the Rosary. This is an opportunity for youth and adults to learn more about their faith. All youths and adults can work on this activity and earn the patch. This activity can be worked on individually or as a group. It is not necessary to send the completed form. Adults can verify the correct answers. Each patch will cost $4.00.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are questions slanted toward Catholics?
The requirements for the Rosary Patch were initially written for Scouts and Scouters registered with the Boy Scouts of America to celebrate the Year of the Rosary. However, the program is open to everyone interested in attaining the patch.
Can Christian youth registered in Girl Scouts and Camp Fire - USA relate to these questions?
Yes. The questions are taken from the Bible describing the birth and early life of Jesus and in some cases the biblical reference is made.
Is the Rosary Patch Series considered a Religious Emblem, and will Cub or Boy Scouts receive their Religious Knot after completing the form?
No. The Rosary Patch Series is considered a Religious Activity not a Religious Emblem. Cub and Boy Scouts will not receive a Religious Knot after completing the form.
Will there be more than one Rosary Patch?
Yes. There are five patches.
- Joyful Mysteries Patch
- Mysteries of Light Patch
- Sorrowful Mysteries Patch
- Glorious Mysteries Patch
- How to Pray the Rosary
Requirements for 1st through 5th grade (Answer 5 of 10 questions)
- To whom did the Angel Gabriel appear?
- What did the angel tell Mary she must name her son? (Luke 1)
- What was the name of Mary's husband?
- Whom did Mary go to visit?(Luke 1)
- What did Mary and Joseph use for a crib?
- Where was Jesus born?
- What gifts did the 3 Kings take to the Baby Jesus? (Matthew 2)
- When do we celebrate Jesus' birthday?
- What was the name of the town where Jesus, Mary and Joseph lived? (Luke 2)
- What sign did God give to the 3 Kings so they could find the Baby Jesus? (Matthew 2)
Requirements for 6th through 12th grade (Answer 5 of 10 questions)
- What does the word Annunciation mean?
- What was Mary's answer to the Angel Gabriel?
- When Mary visited Elizabeth what did Elizabeth first say to her? (Luke 1)
- Why were Mary and Joseph going to Bethlehem when Jesus was born?
- Why was Jesus born in a stable?
- Why will all generations of people call Mary blessed?
- After Jesus was born, why was He taken to the Temple? (Luke 2)
- What was God's promise to Simeon? (Luke 2)
- What did Simeon say when he first held the Baby Jesus?
- When Jesus was 12, why did He stay behind in the Temple?
Requirements for Adults (Answer 5 of 10 questions)
- What was the angel's greeting to Mary?
- What did Elizabeth name her son? (Luke 1)
- What was the meaning of Jesus' birth in the stable?
- Why didn't the 3 Wise Men return to Herod after they left Jesus?
- What did the angel say to the shepherds when he appeared to them? (Luke 2)
- Why were Mary and Joseph on their way to Bethlehem when Jesus was born?
- What was God's promise to Simeon? (Luke 2)
- What did Simeon say when he first held the Baby Jesue?
- When Jesus was 12, why did He remain in the Temple?
- When Mary and Joseph found Him, what was His response?
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NCCS Rosary Patch Avtivity
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The Rosary Patch series
The Rosary Patch Series focuses on the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary and How to Pray the Rosary. This is an opportunity for youth and adults to learn more about their faith. All youths and adults can work on this activity and earn the patch. This activity can be worked on individually or as a group. It is not necessary to send the completed form. Adults can verify the correct answers. Each patch will cost $4.00.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are questions slanted toward Catholics?
The requirements for the Rosary Patch were initially written for Scouts and Scouters registered with the Boy Scouts of America to celebrate the Year of the Rosary. However, the program is open to everyone interested in attaining the patch.
Can Christian youth registered in Girl Scouts and Camp Fire - USA relate to these questions?
Yes. The questions are taken from the Bible describing the birth and early life of Jesus and in some cases the biblical reference is made.
Is the Rosary Patch Series considered a Religious Emblem, and will Cub or Boy Scouts receive their Religious Knot after completing the form?
No. The Rosary Patch is considered a Religious Activity not a Religious Emblem. Cub and Boy Scouts will not receive a Religious Knot after completing the form.
Will there be more than one Rosary Patch?
Yes. There are five patches.
- Joyful Mysteries Patch
- Mysteries of Light Patch
- Sorrowful Mysteries Patch
- Glorious Mysteries Patch
- How to Pray the Rosary
Requirements for 1st through 5th grade (Answer 5 of 10 questions)
- Who baptized Jesus?
- What was the name of the river where Jesus was baptized? (Matt. 3)
- What did God say when Jesus was baptized?
- What was Jesus' first miracle? (John 2)
- Where did it happen?
- How many disciples went up on the Mountain with Jesus? (Luke 9)
- Who appeared on the mountain With Jesus? (Luke 9)
- What can you do everyday to make God happy?
- What did Jesus say about the bread? (Luke 22)
- What did Jesus say about the wine?
Requirements for 6th through 12th grade (Answer 5 of 10 questions)
- Where was Jesus baptized?
- What did John the Baptist say about Jesus?
- What happened at the Wedding at Cana?
- What did Jesus say to his Mother? (John 2)
- What did his Mother say to the servants?
- What did Jesus say about the Kingdom of God?
- What must we do to enter Heaven?
- Name the three disciples who accompanied Jesus up on the mountain?
- Why were they going to set up three tents?
- What was the significance of the bread and wine at the Last Supper?
Requirements for Adults (Answer 5 of 10 questions)
- Who was the voice crying out in the desert?
- Name the two greatest Commandments? (Mark 12)
- What sacrament is made Holy by the presence of Jesus at Cana?
- What was the miracle?
- What must we do to enter the Kingdom of God?
- What are the Beatitudes?
- How did Jesus look when he was transfigured?
- Who were the disciples with Jesus? (Mark: 9)
- Just as at the Last Supper, what does the bread and wine become at Mass?
- In addition to the Holy Eucharist, what other Sacrament was instituted at the Last Supper?
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NCCS Rosary Patch Activity
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The Rosary Patch series
The Rosary Patch Series focuses on the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary and How to Pray the Rosary. This is an opportunity for youth and adults to learn more about their faith. All youths and adults can work on this activity and earn the patch. This activity can be worked on individually or as a group. It is not necessary to send the completed form. Adults can verify the correct answers. Each patch will cost $4.00.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are questions slanted toward Catholics?
The requirements for the Rosary Patch were initially written for Scouts and Scouters registered with the Boy Scouts of America to celebrate the Year of the Rosary. However, the program is open to everyone interested in attaining the patch.
Can Christian youth registered in Girl Scouts and Camp Fire - USA relate to these questions?
Yes. The questions are taken from the Bible describing the birth and early life of Jesus and in some cases the biblical reference is made.
Is the Rosary Patch Series considered a Religious Emblem, and will Cub or Boy Scouts receive their Religious Knot after completing the form?
No. The Rosary Patch Series is considered a Religious Activity not a Religious Emblem. Cub and Boy Scouts will not receive a Religious Knot after completing the form.
Will there be more than one Rosary Patch?
Yes. There are five patches.
- Joyful Mysteries Patch
- Mysteries of Light Patch
- Sorrowful Mysteries Patch
- Glorious Mysteries Patch
- How to pray the Rosary
Requirements for 1st through 5th grade (Answer 5 of 10 questions)
- How did Jesus die?
- Who betrayed Jesus and how did he do it? (Luke 22: 47-49)
- Why did Pilate ask Jesus who He was?
- What did Jesus answer?
- What is a Crown of Thorns and why was it placed on Jesus’ head?
- What did the crowd of people keep shouting?
- When He carried the cross, how many times did He fall?
- How many thieves were crucified with Jesus?
- What did the sign of Jesus’ cross say? (Luke 23:38)
- Where was He buried?
Requirements for 6th through 12th grade (Answer 5 of 10 questions)
- Who betrayed Jesus?
- What sign did he give to the soldiers? (Matt 26: 47-49)
- How much was he paid to betray Jesus?
- Why did the soldiers beat Jesus?
- What is a crown of thorns?
- How many times did Peter deny Jesus?
- Who was forced to help carry the cross? (Luke 23: 26)
- What did one of the thieves ask of Jesus? (Luke 23: 40-42)
- What did Jesus respond?
- What were Jesus’ last words? (Luke 23: 46)
Requirements for Adults (Answer 5 of 10 questions)
- At the Last Supper, did Jesus know who was going to betray Him? (Luke 22: 21-23)
- What did Jesus ask of God in the Garden of Gethsemane? (Luke 22:39-44)
- What did Jesus say to Peter about denying Him? (Luke 22: 31)
- Why was Jesus being beaten and scourged?
- What did Pilate’s wife say about Jesus? (Matt 27: 19-24)
- Why did the soldiers force Simon to carry the cross for Jesus?
- What did Jesus say to the daughters of Jerusalem?
- What sacrament was Jesus referring to when He asked His Father to forgive the people?
- What happened on earth when Jesus died? (Matt 27: 50-53)
- Who requested the body of Jesus for burial?
PDF file of Sorrowful Mysteries Patch
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NCCS Rosary Patch Program
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The Rosary Patch series
The Rosary Patch Series focuses on the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary and How to Pray the Rosary. This is an opportunity for youth and adults to learn more about their faith. All youths and adults can work on this activity and earn the patch. This activity can be worked on individually or as a group. It is not necessary to send the completed form. Adults can verify the correct answers. Each patch will cost $4.00.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are questions slanted toward Catholics?
The requirements for the Rosary Patch were initially written for Scouts and Scouters registered with the Boy Scouts of America to celebrate the Year of the Rosary. However, the program is open to everyone interested in attaining the patch.
Can Christian youth registered in Girl Scouts and Camp Fire - USA relate to these questions?
Yes. The questions are taken from the Bible describing the birth and
early life of Jesus and in some cases the biblical reference is made.
Is the Rosary Patch Series considered a Religious Emblem, and will Cub or Boy Scouts receive their Religious Knot after completing the form?
No. The Rosary Patch is considered a Religious Activity not a Religious
Emblem. Cub and Boy Scouts will not receive a Religious Knot after completing
the form.
Will there be more than one Rosary Patch?
Yes. There are five patches. All are currently available.
- Joyful Mysteries Patch
- Mysteries of Light Patch
- Sorrowful Mysteries Patch
- Glorious Mysteries Patch
- How to Pray the Rosary
Requirements for 1st through 5th grade (Answer 5 of 10 questions)
- When do we celebrate the Resurrection?
- Who discovered the tomb was empty? (John 20)
- What was she told to do? (Matt 28:5)
- Who rolled back the stone from the tomb? (Matt 28)
- Before the Ascension, what did Jesus tell the disciples? Matt 28)
- What did He promise the disciples (Matt 28:20)
- Where is Jesus seated in Heaven?
- Who is the Immaculate Conception?
- When do we celebrate the Immaculate Conception?
- What is Mary's title in Heaven?
Requirements for 6th through 12th grade (Answer 5 of 10 questions)
- To whom did Jesus first appear after He had risen? (Mark 16:9)
- What did He say to her? (John 20)
- What did the disciples see when they looked into the tomb? (John 20)
- On what road did Jesus first meet the disciples? (Luke 24)
- How did the Holy Spirit appear to the disciples? (Acts 2)
- What sacrament confers the gifts of the Holy Spirit?
- What symbol represents the Holy Spirit?
- Why do we refer to Mary as our Blessed Mother?
- What is the Assumption?
- How was Mary assumed into Heaven?
Requirements for Adults (Answer 5 of 10 questions)
- At the Resurrection, what did the Angel tell Mary Magdalene? (Matt 28)
- When Peter looked into the tomb, what did he see? (John 20)
- In what town was Jesus going to meet the disciples? (Matt 28)
- How many days did Jesus stay on earth before ascending into Heaven? (Acts 1)
- Why were the crowds astounded after the disciples had received the Holy Spirit? (Acts 2)
- What do we celebrate on the Feast of the Pentecost?
- When Mary was assumed into Heaven, what signs appeared?
- When do we celebrate the Assumption?
- What did the twelve stars on the crown worn by the Blessed Mother represent?
- What prayer does the Blessed Virgin Mary repeatedly ask us to pray daily?
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NCCS Rosary Patch Program
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The Rosary Patch Activity
Pray the Rosary
The Rosary Patch Series focuses on the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary and how to Pray the Rosary. This is an opportunity for youth and adults to learn more about their faith. All youths and adults can work on this activity and earn the patch. This activity can be worked on individually or as a group. It is not necessary to send the completed form. Adults can verify the correct answers. Each patch will cost $4.00.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are questions slanted toward Catholics?
The requirements for the Rosary Patch were initially written for Scouts and Scouters registered with the Boy Scouts of America to celebrate the Year of the Rosary. However, the program is open to everyone interested in attaining the patch.
Can Christian youth registered in Girl Scouts and Camp Fire - USA relate to these questions?
Yes. The questions are taken from the Bible describing the birth and early life of Jesus and in some cases the biblical reference is made.
Is the Rosary Patch Series considered a Religious Emblem, and will Cub or Boy Scouts receive their Religious Knot after completing the form?
No. The Rosary Patch Series is considered a Religious Activity not a Religious Emblem. Cub and Boy Scouts will not receive a Religious Knot after completing the form.
Will there be more than one Rosary Patch?
Yes. There are five patches. All five patches are currently available.
- Joyful Mysteries Patch
- Mysteries of Light Patch
- Sorrowful Mysteries Patch
- Glorious Mysteries Patch
- Pray the Rosary
Requirements for 1st through 5th grade
- Say "The Apostles Creed" prayer
- Memorize "The Our Father" prayer
- Memorize "The Hail Mary" prayer
- Memorize the "Glory be to the Father" prayer
- Say "The Hail, Holy Queen" prayer
- Say "Fatima Prayers"
- Say "St. Michael Prayer"
- Pray the Rosary by doing one of the following:
- 5-Decade Joyful Mysteries
- 5-Decade Sorrowful Mysteries
- 5-Decade Glorious Mysteries
- 5-Decade Luminous Mysteries
Requirements for 6th through 12th grade
- Memorize "The Apostles Creed" prayer
- Memorize "The Our Father" prayer
- Memorize "The Hail Mary" prayer
- Memorize the "Glory be to the Father" prayer
- Memorize "The Hail, Holy Queen" prayer
- Say "Fatima Prayers" and "St. Michael Prayer"
- Memorize each of the mysteries.
- Pray the full 20-Decade Rosary
Requirements for Adults
- Memorize "The Apostles Creed" prayer
- Memorize "The Our Father" prayer
- Memorize "The Hail Mary" prayer
- Memorize the "Glory be to the Father" prayer
- Memorize "The Hail, Holy Queen" prayer
- Say "Fatima Prayers"
- Say "St. Michael Prayer"
- Pray the full 20-Decade Rosary
Rosary Patch Order Form
It is not necessary to return the question and answers for every child. It is only necessary for an adult to check and make sure that the work has been done. Order your patches on the order form below. Thank you.
Information is only used to produce a printable order form and is not saved to a database or disk.
Notes:
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- Please allow a minimum of two-three weeks delivery. Please do not call the national office and request an update immediately after ordering.
If the Format for Printing page does not open, please click here for a pdf file that you can use to order the Rosary Patch.
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