Kwere Rosary Prayers

This language is also known as Sikwangali, moRukwangali, Kwangali, Cuangar, Kwangari, and Kwangare.

This language is spoken by 98,000 people in Pwani Region, Bagamoyo District, Tanzania.

(Prayers that are not known in this language are shown in English until we have the complete prayer, at which time it will be shown in both languages.)

+ The Sign of the Cross / + Signum Crucis
+ Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

Our Father / Pater Noster
Matthew 6:9-13 Luke 11:2-4

Walama, Maria / Hail Mary / Ave Maria
Walama, Maria, wokolire nema, Seba uli nanhwe, uli mfuhwa kukira bakima bose, na Yesu, mwana wa nda yako, nanhwe mfuhwa. Maria ntakatifu, nina wa Muungu, utulombere biswe babihya haha, na ha ngero ya kucha kuriswe. Amina.

Oh, My Jesus / Fatima Prayer
Oh, my Jesus, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to Heaven, especially those most in need of Your mercy.

How to Pray the Rosary
1. + (The Sign of the Cross / Signum Crucis) 2. (The Apostles' Creed / Credo) 3. (Our Father / Pater Noster) 4. 3 Walama, Maria (Hail Mary / Ave Maria) 5. (Glory Be to the Father / Gloria Patri) 6. Announce the 1st Mystery 7. (Our Father) 8. 10 Walama, Maria 9. (Glory Be to the Father / Gloria Patri) / Oh, My Jesus 10. Announce 2nd Mystery 11. (Our Father) 12. 10 Walama, Maria 13. (Glory Be to the Father / Gloria Patri) / Oh, My Jesus 14. Announce the 3rd Mystery 15. (Our Father) 16. 10 Walama, Maria 17. (Glory Be to the Father / Gloria Patri) / Oh, My Jesus 18. Announce 4th Mystery 19. (Our Father) 20. 10 Walama, Maria 21. (Glory Be to the Father / Gloria Patri) / Oh, My Jesus 22. Announce the 5th Mystery 23. (Our Father) 24. 10 Walama, Maria 25. (Glory Be to the Father / Gloria Patri) / Oh, My Jesus 26. (Hail, Holy Queen / Salve Regina) For the Intentions and protection of our Holy Father: 27. (Our Father / Pater Noster) 27. Walama, Maria (Hail Mary / Ave Maria) 27. (Glory Be to the Father / Gloria Patri) 28. + (The Sign of the Cross / Signum Crucis)