Objective: In this informative class, Deacon Keith presents the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Holy Rosary. 

Traditionally recalled on Tuesday and Friday, the Sorrowful Mysteries recall the Agony in the Garden, the Scourging at the Pillar, the Crowning with Thorns, the Carrying of the Cross, and the Crucifixion of Our Lord. 

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Course curriculum

  • 01

    Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary - STUDY GUIDE

    • Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary - VIDEO

    • Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary - QUIZ

What others have been saying about this course:

Michael McGhie

5 star rating

“I greatly enjoyed this quick course on the Rosary Prayer. I think we need to share this more often. I even learned a little something. Thanks, Catholic Online School!”

“I greatly enjoyed this quick course on the Rosary Prayer. I think we need to share this more often. I even learned a little something. Thanks, Catholic Online School!”

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Merry lyn

5 star rating

“Having a difficult time to actually learn on how to use the rosary beads on my own as a beginner but thanks to this course, I'm able to catch a glimpse on how to pray the rosary and went deeper into the mysterious.”

“Having a difficult time to actually learn on how to use the rosary beads on my own as a beginner but thanks to this course, I'm able to catch a glimpse on how to pray the rosary and went deeper into the mysterious.”

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Brian Watkins

5 star rating

“Great description of the rosary. Recommend for all ages.”

“Great description of the rosary. Recommend for all ages.”

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Jabulile Tsabedze

5 star rating

“It was very enlightening and spiritual”

“It was very enlightening and spiritual”

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Jeffrey Ndlaze

5 star rating

“Very helpful in terms of where and why pray the rosary. The meditation tool to use ”

“Very helpful in terms of where and why pray the rosary. The meditation tool to use ”

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olive grace henriques-brown

5 star rating

“The guide was well received and informative. Well done.”

“The guide was well received and informative. Well done.”

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Instructor(s)

Instructor Bio:

Deacon Keith Fournier has been ordained as a Deacon for twenty six years. He and his wife have been married for 46 years. Together they raised five children and have seven grandchildren.

Deacon Fournier holds his Bachelors Degree (BA) in Theology and Philosophy from the Franciscan University of Steubenville. He holds his Juris Doctor in Law (JD) from the University of Pittsburgh Law School. He holds His Masters Degree in Sacred Theology (MTS) from the John Paul II Institute of the Lateran University. He holds His Masters in Philosophy (M.Phil.) in Moral Theology from the Catholic University of America. He is currently working toward completion of a Doctorate in Moral Theology by completing his dissertation.

Deacon Fournier is serving the Diocese of Tyler, Texas, under Bishop Joseph Strickland. He serves at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and works with the Bishop. He is the General Legal Counsel for the Diocese of Tyler. He is also the Director of Deacon Formation for the Diocese of Tyler. Finally, He is the Dean of Catholic identity for the Bishop Gorman Catholic School in the Diocese of Tyler.

Deacon Keith Fournier is the Dean and Chaplain of Catholic Online School.

Deacon Keith Fournier

Dean and Chaplin