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
Doctrinal Content To introduce the children to the mystery of the Annunciation when Mary said “yes” to God’s request to be the Mother of Jesus. Origin of Text Sacred Scripture, Gospel of Luke, Chapter 1:28 Offertory antiphon for the 4th Sunday of Advent and the Solemnity of the Annunciation. Origin of Melody Gregorian, Mode VI […]
