The Catholic Encyclopedia defines a "Chaplet" as being from the French word meaning wreath or crown, a set of beads strung together for counting prayers. This term is often used for the five-decade rosary (from rosarium, "rose-garden"), and is also applied to other devotions which use beads to count prayers or aspirations.

Angelic Chaplet of St. Michael

Of all the many different chaplets, this is probably the most elaborate. It consists of nine groups of four beads each, consisting of three aves (Hail Mary's) and one pater (Our Father) in each. The nine groups are in honor of the nine choirs of angels.

This chaplet was given to a devout servant of God, Antonia d' Astonac, in an apparition of St. Michael. To all who should recite the nine salutations every day, before receiving Holy Communion, he promised that an angel of each of the nine choirs would be assigned to accompany them to the Holy Table. He also promised continual assistance during life, and after death, and the deliverance of souls of they and their relatives from the pains of Purgatory.

How to pray the chaplet

V. O God come to my assistance
R. O Lord, make haste to help me.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

First Salutation

One Pater and three Aves in honor of the first Choir of Angels.

By the intercession of St. Michael and the Celestial choir of Seraphim, may the Lord make us worthy to burn with the fire of perfect charity. Amen

Second Salutation

One Pater and three Aves in honor of the second Choir of Angels.

By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Cherubim, may the Lord vouchsafe to grant us grace to leave the ways of wickedness and run in the paths of Christian perfection. Amen

Third Salutation

One Pater and three Aves in honor of the third Choir of Angels.

By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Thrones, may the Lord infuse into our hearts a true and sincere spirit of humility. Amen.

Fourth Salutation

One Pater and three Aves in honor of the fourth Choir of Angels.

By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Dominions, may the Lord give us grace to govern our senses and subdue our unruly passions. Amen.

Fifth Salutation

One Pater and three Aves in honor of the fifth Choir of Angels.

By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Powers, may the Lord vouchsafe to protect our souls against the snares and temptation of the devil. Amen.

Sixth Salutation

One Pater and three Aves in honor of the sixth Choir of Angels.

By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Virtues, may the Lord preserve us from evil, and suffer us not to fall into temptation. Amen.

Seventh Salutation

One Pater and three Aves in honor of the seventh Choir of Angels.

By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Principalities, may God fill our souls with a true spirit of obedience. Amen.

Eighth Salutation

One Pater and three Aves in honor of the eighth Choir of Angels.

By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Archangels, may the Lord give us perseverance in faith and in all good works, in order that we gain the glory of Paradise. Amen.

Ninth Salutation

One Pater and three Aves in honor of the ninth Choir of Angels.

By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Angels, may the Lord grant us to be protected by them in this moral life and conducted hereafter to eternal glory. Amen.

Closing

Say four Paters. The first in honor of St. Michael. The second in honor of St. Gabriel. The Third in honor of St. Raphael. The fourth in honor of Your Guardian Angel.

Invocation

O glorious Prince St. Michael, chief and commander of the heavenly hosts, guardian of souls, vanquisher of rebel spirits, servant in the house of the divine King, and our admirable conductor, thou who dost shine with excellence and superhuman virtue vouchsafe to deliver us from all evil who turn to thee with confidence, and enable us by thy gracious protection to serve God more and more faithfully every day.

V. Pray for us, O Glorious St. Michael, Prince of the Church of Jesus Christ.
R. That we may be made worthy of His Promises.

Final Prayer

Almighty and Everlasting God, Who by a prodigy of goodness and merciful desire for the salvation of all men, hast appointed the most glorious Archangel St. Michael, Prince of Thy Church, make us worthy, we beseech Thee, to be delivered from all our enemies, that none of them may harm us at the hour of death, but that we may be conducted by him into the august presence of Thy Divine Majesty. This we beg through the merits of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Chaplet to the Mother of the Most Holy Eucharist

Begin with:

Sign of the Cross

Apostles Creed (on first large bead)

Hail Mary (on next three small beads)

(on next large bead)

My God, I love you with my whole heart, I repent of ever having offended You, never permit me to offend You again, grant that I may love You always, and then do with me what You will. Amen

(on large bead before each decade)

Hail Mary / 0 Mother of the Most Holy Eucharist, help me to believe completely, help me to love completely, help me to live what I believe and love completely.

(on the ten small beads of each decade)

0 Mother help me!

Conclude with:

Memorare

Dearest Mother

I Believe, that Jesus Christ, your Son is truly present in the Sacrament of the Most Holy Eucharist, Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity. I Believe, that He is the, only begotten Son of God, Who became Man to save me, a sinner. By partaking of this Most Holy Sacrament, I profess:

That I believe in the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church and that Her teachings and sacraments were instituted by Christ.

I profess:

That because this is truly His Precious Body and life giving Blood, to receive Him in the state of grace will bring healing to both my soul and body but knowingly receive Him in the state of mortal sin will bring my judgement and condemnation.

Dearest Virgin of Virgins, I declare these truths before You as my Witness, that You who are the great Mother of God, May remember me before my Lord and Master, now and at the hour of my death. Amen.

(repeat three times)

0 Mother of the Most Holy Eucharist, Pray for us.

Imprimatur: Most Reverend Lanies C. Timlin, D. D., Bishop of Scranton

Common Prayers for Chaplets

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Sign of the Cross

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Apostles' Creed

I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day He rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.

Pater (Our Father)

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.

Ave (Hail Mary)

Hail Mary, full of grace; the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, Pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Memorare

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly to you O Virgin of virgins, my mother, To you I come; before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen.