Traditional Roman Catholic Hymnal (Latin, English, Chant, Sheet Music, lots of it!)
Church Music
Traditional Roman Catholic Hymnal (Latin, English, Chant, Sheet Music, lots
of it!)
These are in the midi format, which is instrumental only, but loads fast - sing along!
Amazing Grace Hail Queen of Heaven Hey, John Paul!
They are in the mp3 format, which may take a short or very long time to download, depending on your media player and internet connection.All Glory, Laud, and Honor Holy, Holy, Holy For the Beauty of the Earth Lift High the Cross Alleluia, Sing to Jesus
The Importance of Singing (from the General Instruction on the Roman Missal)
The Christian faithful who gather together as one to await the Lord's coming are instructed by the Apostle Paul to sing together psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs (cf. Col 3:16). Singing is the sign of the heart's joy (cf. Acts 2:46). Thus Saint Augustine says rightly, "Singing is for one who loves." There is also the ancient proverb: "One who sings well prays twice."
Great importance should therefore be attached to the use of singing in the celebration of the Mass, with due consideration for the culture of the people and abilities of each liturgical assembly. Although it is not always necessary (e.g., in weekday Masses) to sing all the texts that are of themselves meant to be sung, every care should be taken that singing by the ministers and the people is not absent in celebrations that occur on Sundays and on holy days of obligation.
In the choosing of the parts actually to be sung, however, preference should be given to those that are of greater importance and especially to those to be sung by the priest or the deacon or the lector, with the people responding, or by the priest and people together.
All other things being equal, Gregorian chant holds pride of place because it is proper to the Roman Liturgy. Other types of sacred music, in particular polyphony, are in no way excluded, provided that they correspond to the spirit of the liturgical action and that they foster the participation of all the faithful.
Since faithful from different countries come together ever more frequently, it is fitting that they know how to sing together at least some parts of the Ordinary of the Mass in Latin, especially the Creed and the Lord's Prayer, set to the simpler melodies.
