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 […]
Regina Caeli
Doctrinal Content We rejoice with Christ’s Mother in the Resurrection of her Son from the dead. Origin of Text Marian antiphon for Easter sung by the Church at Night Prayer. This hymn is sung instead of theAngelus during the Easter Season. Origin of Melody Gregorian Chant, Mode VI Musical Analysis Mode VI / Final is […]
O Lord I Am Not Worthy
Doctrinal Content To help prepare the child for reception of the Holy Eucharist in First Holy Communion.Scripture: Matthew 8: 8 “The centurion answered, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof, but only speak the word, and my servant will be healed.” Origin of Text Gospel of Matthew 8:8German 1777 / […]
Godhead Here In Hiding
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, He wants to stay with us in the Holy Eucharist. Origin of Text ascribed to Saint Thomas AquinasTranslation by Gerard Manley […]
Ye Sons and Daughters of the Lord
Doctrinal Content This hymn tells the story of Easter morning, how the women went to the tomb and found the angel who told them Christ had Risen. Origin of Text attributed to Jean Tisserand (d. 1497), a Franciscan friar translated by Rev. E. Caswall “Ye sons and daughters of the Lord” translated by John M. […]
Ubi Caritas
Doctrinal Content To impress upon the young child the love of Christ for us, and remind them we should show thislove 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 Mode VI […]
Puer Natus
Doctrinal Content To stir wonder in the child, that a baby boy, born in the tiny village of Bethlehem, near the city ofJerusalem, 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, The […]
On Jordan’s Bank
WATCH: Doctrinal Content To help remind the children of the role of Saint John the Baptist as herald of the coming of Christ. Origin of Text Hymn in Latin by Charles Coffin (1676-1749) a Jansenist, translated into English by the Anglican priest Rev. John Chandler (1806-1876) Origin of Melody Hymn tune: Winchester New, adapted from […]
Ave Maria
