Overview
A Catholic Trilingual Hymnal is the first Catholic hymnal that unites the richness of English, Spanish, and Latin in one beautifully designed, easy-to-use volume.
Created for parishes, schools, and multicultural communities, this hymnal makes it possible for everyone to pray and sing together as one Church, no matter which language they speak.
It combines the complete contents of three popular hymnals:
A Catholic Book of Hymns (English)
Manual de Cantos Religiosos (Spanish)
A Catholic Book of Gregorian Chants ( Latin)
All three share an identical numbering system, allowing musicians, choirs, and congregations to follow along seamlessly—across languages and editions.
Purpose and Vision
The Trilingual Hymnal was created to:
Unite bilingual and multicultural parishes under a single, inclusive hymnal.
Preserve sacred tradition at all Masses by featuring the Latin chants that form the heart of Catholic worship.
Simplify planning for clergy and musicians through consistent layout and numbering.
Encourage participation with music that is familiar, timeless, and truly singable by all.
It answers a question common in so many parishes today:
“How can we worship together in English, Spanish, and Latin—without switching books?”
Now you can—with one hymnal.
The hymns and chants are taken from:
English
A Catholic Book of Hymns
295 hymns, 60% well-known to US Catholics
Texts and tunes chosen for a copyright-free, enduring repertoire.
In this edition Hymns are presented in unison (melody only) to reduce book weight and enhance congregational participation.
Includes a large percentage of hymns in their original languages that are well-known to today's congregations.
Spanish
Manual de Cantos Religiosos
A curated collection of traditional devotional hymns from Mexico and Latin America.
Faithful melodies preserved in their original beauty—never modernized into pop styles.
Includes hymns forprocessions, Marian devotions, Eucharistic adoration, and liturgical seasons.
Features the 1959 pre-Vatican II Imprimatur, affirming its authenticity and orthodoxy.
Latin Chants
A Catholic Book of Gregorian Chant
Includes the Kyriale Ordinarium, the core Mass chants sung by the people.
Key Latin hymns such as Ave Maria, Tantum Ergo, andAdoro Te Devote.
In this edition modernized stemless round note notation for easier reading in traditional chant style. (All other Sacred Music Library hymnals use historic square notation.)
English translations accompany each chant for understanding and participation.
The music selected from these three books is music that the congregation would be singing at Mass throughout the year. This makes the Pew book affordable and light and easy to hold.
Music that the choir might sing rather than the people is in the CHOIR edition - it contain the entire original hymnals.
Design and Usability
Consistent numbering system across all Sacred Music Library hymnals and accompaniment editions.
Readable typography and layout, comfortable to hold and sing from.
Hardbound hymnals printed on heavy opaque white paper with Smyth-sewn binding for long-lasting durability.
Available in hardbound editions or less-expensive paperback.
Matching organ, choir, and chord accompaniment books available.
“Every hymn, every chant, and every page is designed to help the faithful pray twice—through singing.”
A Catholic Trilingual Hymnal reminds us that:
Our faith is universal.
Our music unites us.
Our voices together proclaim timeless truth.
This hymnal brings that truth to life in three languages—so that every voice, in every parish, may join in one prayer.
Support Books
A Catholic Book of Hymns - serves as Organ Accompaniment - hardbound or paperback
A Catholic Book of Gregorian Chants - Organ Edition
Manual de Cantos - Organ
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