All Rosaries are "Chaplets" but not all chaplets are the 59 bead Rosary of the Virgin Mary. Chaplet simply refers to the stringing of a number of beads for the purpose of devotional prayers. On this page we refer to small pocket-sized chaplets of prayer one may offer to Our Lord, our Blessed Mother or a particular Patron Saint for a particular need.
Many Chaplets are strung in a single line
while others form a loop leading from a Medal or from a Crucifix and Center
When chaplets require the separation of a number of beads from the medal or Crucifix, it is permissible to lead chain from a jump ring, as shown, or from a small 3-ringed Center.
Chaplets may also be constructed using a Saints Center, as shown at left in the Chaplet of Saint Theresa. When a Center is not required, its use on chaplets employing a large number of beads may add to the durability.
You are free to employ techniques with which you are most familiar and skilled. The method of construction may include wire-wrapping or "wrapped loop" technique, regular eye pins, crimp bead and flex wire, plastic, glass or crystal and gemstone beads. You may prefer to use either Sterling or Nickel Silver findings, and embellish the chaplet with bead caps, separator or seed beads, and include a Crucifix, even when not required by traditional regulations.
St. Theresa Chaplet: Medal required, Crucifix may be included; 1 intro bead, followed by 24 beads of any color. A preference among chaplet makers is to include rose beads of some type in this chaplet.
In the construction of most chaplets, we are free to choose any color bead. But in keeping with the traditions of the Church, it is prudent to use the customary color beads.
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Because the selection of chaplets is so various and great, we're able to show only a few.
See resources at bottom of page to research the particular chaplet you may choose to make.
A) Saint Joseph Chaplet: 60 beads total. Medal of St. Joseph; loop all violet, or white and violet beads, separated into 15 groups of 4 beads each.
B) Saint Michael Chaplet: 36 beads total. Medal of St. Michael; loop red beads, separated into 9 groups of 4 beads each.
C) Saint Dominc Savio Chaplet: 18 beads total. Begin with Medal of St. Dominic Savio and Crucifix on the other end; 3 white, 15 blue beads.
D) Saint Philomena Chaplet: 16 beads total. Medal of St. Philomena; 3 white, loop 13 red beads.
E) Chaplet of Saint Jude: 9 beads total. Begin with Medal of St. Jude, Crucifix on the other end, 9 green beads, separated into 3 groups of 3 beads each.
F) Chaplet of St. Kateri Tekakwitha: Medal of St. Kateri, loop 3 sets of 8 beads each; 8 brown, 8 red and 8 crystal, clear or white.
G) Chaplet of St. Patrick: Loop 12 green beads from St. Patrick Medal
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While a Crucifix may be added to any chaplet, certain chaplets require the inclusion of one.
A) St. Gerard Chaplet, Patron of Motherhood: Crucifix and Medal, 9 beads total, any color, separated into 3 groups of 3 beads
B) St Lucy Chaplet, Patron of Eye Troubles: Crucifix and Medal, 9 beads of any color, separated into 3 groups of 3 beads each.
C) Chaplet of St. Pio of Pietrelcina: Crucifix and Medal, 9 beads total, any color.
D)Chaplet of St. Anthony: 39 beads total; traditionally wood or brown. Medal of St. Anthony; loop 13 separated sets of 3 beads ea
E)Chaplet of St. Peregrine, Patron of Cancer Patients: Medal of St. Peregrine; 3 sets of 3 beads each, any color; may include Crucifx at end.
F)Chaplet of St. Anne: Loop 3 sets of 5 beads each, any color, from St. Anne Medal.
G)Chaplet of St. Francis: String 3 sets of 3 beads each in a line; any color; Crucifix and Medal at ends.
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The most popular devotional chaplet honoring Our Lady is the Chaplet of the Seven Sorrows. The Chaplet of Divine Mercy prayers may be prayed on ordinary rosary beads , but devotees may wish to own a chaplet particularly depicting the famed image of Divine Mercy. Chaplets honoring Our Lord and His Most Blessed Mother are usually among the most beautiful you will find, making use of unique beads and beautiful findings.
A) Chaplet of the Seven Dolors, or Sorrows of Mary: Our Lady of Sorrows Medal, 3 intro beads, 7 sets of 7 beads each, any color, separated by Sorrows Medal Set as shown, OR space of chain.
B) Chaplet of the Holy Face: Holy Face Medal required; Crucifix may be added. 39 beads, 6 of them being large, or capped, or differing from the others, 33 small. Separated as follows: Medal, 1 large, 3 small, 1 large. Center or other separator to lead into 5 sets of 6 beads each.
C) Chaplet of Divine Mercy: Construct as any ordinary rosary, include medal or center of the Divine Mercy image.embellishments.
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D) Chaplet of the Sacred Heart: 38 beads total, 33 red, 5 white or clear. Begin with Crucifix, string 3 red beads; loop from Sacred Heart Center 6 sets of 5 red beads each, separate each by 1 white or clear bead.
E) Franciscan Crown/Chaplet of the Seven Joys of Mary: 7 large or capped or differing from the other 73 small beads. Begin with Crucifix; string 1 small, 1 large, 2 small, 1 large bead . Attach to Virgin Mary Center. Loop 7 sets of 10 small beads each, separate each set with 1 large bead.
F) Chaplet of the Blessed Sacrament: 33 beads total, any color. From a Eucharistic Image Medal, loop 33 beads.
G) Chaplet of the Immaculate Conception: 15 beads total. Begin with Miraculous Medal, string 1 white bead. Loop 3 sets of 4 blue beads, each separated by 1 white bead.
H) Precious Blood Chaplet: 33 red beads total. Begin with Crucifix; string 3 red beads to Precious Blood Center. Loop 6 sets of 5 red beads back to center, separate groups by chain or tiny decorative bead.
I)Chaplet of Our Lady of Fatima: Begin with Crucifix; string 3 sets of 3 beads each, usually blue; end with Medal of Our Lady of Fatima
We have found these four resources to be reliable references for images and and traditional construction of the various Chaplets. Click buttons to proceed to these websites and use your back arrow to return to our site.
