A Hymnal Pastors Can Rely On
Stability, Clarity, and Faithfulness in One Book
Pastors are asked to make decisions that will serve their parish not just this year, but for years to come. Music plays a central role in that responsibility.
A Catholic Book of Hymnswas created to give pastors a hymnal they can trust—faithful to the Church, clear for the people, and stable over time.
This hymnal brings together 295 time-honored Catholic hymns, carefully chosen from the Church’s historic repertoire. Texts and melodies are presented as they have been sung and believed, without modernized theology or stylistic revisions, so that what the parish sings clearly reflects what the Church teaches.
Why This Matters Pastorally
• Doctrinal confidence
The hymnal carries the Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur, assuring pastors that the texts are free from doctrinal error and suitable for Catholic worship.
• Continuity across generations
The repertoire includes hymns widely sung today alongside treasures from earlier centuries, helping parishes maintain continuity rather than chasing changing musical trends.
• Full participation
Hymns are set in full harmony, supporting strong congregational singing while also serving choirs and accompanists. On hymnal for everyone in the church.
• Simplicity in administration
Because the hymns are in the public domain, there are no copyright, streaming, or podcasting fees—ever, eliminating ongoing administrative burdens.
A Long-Term Parish Resource
This is not a seasonal supplement or a temporary solution.
A Catholic Book of Hymnsis designed as apermanent parish hymnal—one that supports reverent worship, teaches the faith through sung prayer, and allows pastors to lead with confidence.
A hymnal chosen not for contemporary novelty, but for faithfulness.
By excluding Mass settings and Scripture texts that require periodic revision, this hymnal avoids the costly cycle of replacing 1960's invented combined worship books in the pews that included the readings, the Mass and hymns. Parishes may instead use simple, low-cost missals for the Mass and readings, while retaining a permanent hymnal, resulting in substantial long-term savings and far more predictable budgeting.
Because this hymnal contains only hymns, it does not become obsolete when Mass texts or translations change. This allows parishes to purchase inexpensive missals as needed—dramatically reducing replacement costs over time.
How to get started for free
Use PWYW [pay what you want] to download this hymnal at no charge, using it to establish traditional music with your organist and cantor with requested music for funerals, First Communion and weddings and then your choir and congregation as you grow your traditional Catholic Music program. This is a proven way to introduce traditional music to every parish.
To repeat, there are no permissions or fees ever required for copying, sharing, streaming or podcasting hymns from this hymnal.
Buying more than a few hardbound hymnals??
Reserve your hardbound Hymnals
Our hardbound hymnals are printed by traditional offset printing to provide highest quality binding and the lowest possible price.Because offset printing requires a substantial investment, we schedule each printing after enough orders have been received.
To reserve your copies, we ask for a 25% deposit when your order is placed.Your deposit is applied in full toward the purchase price of your hymnals.
Once the print has been scheduled, we will notify you of the anticipated shipping date.The remaining balance will be due shortly before shipment.
This reserve action system allows us to keep prices affordable while producing durable, library-quality hymnals that will serve parishes for many years.
Thank you for helping make each printing possible through your early reservation.
Reserve today with only a 25% deposit.
Your price is guaranteed, even if printing costs increase before the next production run.
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 acclaimed 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.
Structure of the Hymnal
1. The English Hymnal
Based onA Catholic Book of Hymns
295 beloved traditional hymns.
Texts and tunes chosen for acopyright-free, enduring repertoire.
In this edition Hymns are presented in unison (melody only) to reduce book weight and enhance congregational participation.
Includes traditional hymns that are familiar to today's congregations.
2. The Spanish Hymnal
Based on 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.
3. The Chant Hymnal (Latin)
Based onA Catholic Book of Gregorian Chant
Includes the Kyriale Ordinarium, the core Mass chants sung by the people.
Key Latin hymns such asAve 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.
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.
Ourmusic 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.
Buying more than a few hardbound hymnals??
Reserve your hardbound Hymnals
Our hardbound hymnals are printed by traditional offset printing to provide highest quality binding and the lowest possible price.
To reserve your copies, we ask for a 25% deposit when your order is placed. Your deposit is applied in full toward the purchase price of your hymnals.
Once the print has been scheduled, we will notify you of the anticipated shipping date.The remaining balance will be due shortly before shipment.
This reserve action system allows us to keep prices affordable while producing durable, library-quality hymnals that will serve your parish for many years.
Thank you for helping make each printing possible through your early reservation.
Reserve today with only a 25% deposit.
Your price is guaranteed, even if printing costs increase before the next production run.
Why We Charge Shipping on Hardbound Hymnals at Cost
Every dollar matters to parishes, schools, and choirs. Rather than earning additional profit from shipping charges, we pass along the actual shipping cost. This allows us to keep our books affordable while ensuring they arrive safely and in excellent condition. Our mission is to place beautiful, authentic Catholic sacred music into as many churches as possible—not to profit from shipping.