Ye Sons and Daughters
Doctrinal Content This hymn tells the story of Easter morning, how the women went to the tomb and foundthe angel who told them Christ had Risen. Origin of Text attributed to Jean Tisserand (d. 1497), a Franciscan friartranslated by Rev. E. Caswall “Ye sons and daughters of the Lord”translated by John M. Neale, 1818-1866, “Ye […]
Ubi Caritas
Doctrinal Content To impress upon the young child the love of Christ for us, and remind them we should show this love to our family members, friends, and all those we meet. Origin of Text Offertory for Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper Origin of Melody Ubi caritas, Plainchant, Mode VI Musical Analysis […]
Twas in the Moon of Wintertime
WATCH: Doctrinal Content In this North American Huron carol, we are reminded of the angels visitto the shepherds (hunters) to announce that Christ, the King, is born. Origin of Text written in the language of the Huron people by Saint Jean de Brébeuf, SJ (Martyr for His faith)in 1642 as “Jesous Ahatonhia”, translated first in […]
Puer Natus
Doctrinal Content To stir wonder in the child, that a baby boy, born in the tiny village of Bethlehem, near the city of Jerusalem, in the small land of Israel, is also the Son of God. Origin of Text 4th century, anonymousThe following English translation is anonymous – “A boy is born in Bethlehem, Alleluia, […]
Lumen ad Revelationem
Doctrinal Content The Feast of the Presentation, formerly marked the end of the Sundays after Christmas and nowoccurs in the midst of the first Sundays of Ordinary Time. It is a time to remind the children of the obedience of Mary and Saint Joseph, who presented Jesus in the Temple. Allow the children to wonder […]
Jesu Dulcis Memoria
Doctrinal Content To remind the 21st century child of the importance of the sacred Name of Jesus.Philippians 2:10 “so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earthand under the earth,” Origin of Text Latin text ascribed to Saint Bernard of Clairvaux (1091-1153)Optional English texts –O Jesus, How Our […]
Christ the Lord Ascends to Reign
Doctrinal Content Christ, the Paschal Lamb, has conquered death and has opened the gates of heaven forall of us. Origin of Text from Easter Sequence / Michael Weisse 1531tr. Catherine Winkworth, 1858 Origin of Melody Christ ist erstanden, c. 1100, Dorian mode Musical Analysis Dorian mode (often written in d minor)Time Signature – […]
Alleluia! Sing to Jesus
Doctrinal Content We rejoice in the Ascension of Christ to His Father and we wait in great anticipation with Mary and the Apostles for the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. The children see the Paschal Mystery unfold in the Passion, Resurrection, and Ascension of Jesus Christ. Origin of Text Alleluia Sing to […]
All Creatures of Our God and King
Doctrinal Content Arouses the interest of the child in God’s creation – the wonder of the sun and the moon,light and the stars, the wind and all the natural beauty of our created world. Origin of Text Saint Francis of Assisi, 1182-1226, Laudato sia Deo mio Signore,translated by William H. Draper, 1855-1933Alternate texts: “Ye […]
Adoro Te Devote
Doctrinal Content To help prepare the child for reception of the Holy Eucharist in First Holy Communion.Our God, born a baby in Bethlehem, Who died and rose from the dead, loves us so much, Hewants to stay with us in the Holy Eucharist. Origin of Text ascribed to Saint Thomas AquinasTranslation by Gerard Manley […]
