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SACRED MUSIC

Liturgical worship is given a more noble form when it is celebrated in song…. Indeed, through [music], prayer is expressed in a more attractive way, the mystery of the liturgy, with its hierarchical and community nature, is more openly shown, the unity of hearts is more profoundly achieved by the union of voices, minds are more easily raised to heavenly things by the beauty of the sacred rites, and the whole celebration more clearly prefigures that heavenly liturgy which is enacted in the holy city of Jerusalem.

Upcoming Liturgies at Holy Cross

The Orbis Factor Mass

Kyrie

Gloria

Sanctus

Mysterium Fidei

Mortem tuam annuntiamus, Domine,

et tuam resurrectionem confitemur,

donec venias.

Agnus Dei

Salve Regina

What is Sacred Music?

What is Sacred Music?

Principals of Sacred Music

Musical Holiness

Music Universality

What's wrong with church music?

Protestant Service vs. Catholic Mass

Department of Sacred Music

Mr. Oscar Hernandez, M. Mus.

Director of Sacred Music

The Director of Sacred Music serves the parish as the principal animator of liturgical music during the liturgy. He evaluates music resources and incorporates the rich patrimony of the Church's musical heritage into the liturgical life of the parish. He is responsible for developing, directing, and growing the various choirs of the parish, as well as concert series and other musical events.

Ms. Arianna Bohning, M. Mus.

Pastoral Music Associate

Instruction on Sacred Music

Tra le sollicetudini was a landmark document for the Catholic Church in the 20th Century regarding the qualities and forms of music used during the liturgy.

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Musicam Sacram

The Second Vatican Council issued the Instruction Musicam sacram establishing a number of principles to be used in selecting, executing, and composing sacred music for the liturgy.

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Catholic Hymnody

In September 2020, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops released a groundbreaking document regarding hymns used during the celebration of the sacraments in order to guide bishops and pastors in choosing doctrinally solid and orthodox hymns.

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Gregorian Chant's Pride of Place

Building from Church documents, history, and the decrees of the Second Vatican Council, Fr. Carter explains in this article published in 2015 why Gregorian chant has "pride of place" in the Mass and other liturgical celebrations.

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Interested in serving in our music ministries?

We want to hear from you!

Whether you want to help in one of our choirs, become a cantor, or serve as a pianist or organist, please schedule a time to speak with our Director of Sacred Music today!

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