What Is The Right Way To Genuflect?

Hi!

I'm in the 7th grade at a private Catholic school, and it is my first year there. We go to church a couple times a month. I have a qusetion. When you genuflect what knee do you go down on while entering and leaving the pew? Also, do you make the sign of the cross while doing this?

Another question: Could you explain what beads go with what beads for the rosary? I understand that this might take a lot of time so you can just give me a website that has information on the rosary. Or you can just quickly give me an understanding of the Rosary. I don't mind.

Thanks for everything.

Sincerely,

Nicole

Dear Nicole,

You asked two questions, and I'm going to answer them both separately.

To genuflect is to touch the knee to the ground in a gesture of reverence and worship. Entering and leaving the pew, we touch our right knee to the ground. Many people make the Sign of the Cross when they genuflect. It is not required, but it is a worthy act of devotion.

Your second question is about how to pray the Rosary.  That question requires a detailed answer, so, for the sake of time and band-width, I will answer it separately.

May God bless you abundantly, Nicole.

Father John L