A Catholic Book of Hymns Series

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• Rich and Timeless: Classic hymns and chant from Catholic history that people have sung in the past and will sing again.

• Faith-Focused: Hymns designed to teach and inspire Catholics of all ages.

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A Catholic Book of Hymns

Traditional English hymns for singing in harmony

Best for English-speaking parishes, choirs, schools, and families seeking a substantial collection of traditional Catholic hymns.

The hymnal contains English-language hymns arranged in four-part SATB harmony. The congregation, choir, organist, and pianist can all sing or play from the same book.

Choose this hymnal if: Your community primarily needs traditional English Catholic hymns .

Language:English
Music: Traditional hymns
Arrangement: Four-part SATB harmony
Best for: English-speaking parishes, schools, and choirs

A Catholic Book of Hymns & Chants

English hymns and Latin Gregorian chants in one complete parish book

Best for English-speaking parishes that want both traditional Catholic hymns and the Church’s treasury of Gregorian chant.

This edition combines English hymns in four-part SATB harmony with Latin Gregorian chants in traditional square notation. It allows the congregation, choir, organist, and pianist to use one permanent musical resource throughout the liturgical year.

Choose this hymnal if: Your parish wants a comprehensive English hymnal that also introduces or preserves Gregorian chant.

Languages: English and Latin
Music: Traditional hymns and Gregorian chant
Arrangement: SATB harmony and square notation
Best for: Parishes seeking an all-purpose hymnal and chant book

A Trilingual Catholic Hymnal

English and Spanish hymns with accessible Latin Gregorian chant

Best for multilingual parishes where English-speaking and Spanish-speaking Catholics worship together.

This edition contains English and Spanish hymns in unison, together with Latin Gregorian chants presented in familiar modern round-note notation. It helps an entire congregation participate without requiring singers to understand traditional square notation. This makes Latin chants a possible middle ground for Mass chants.

Choose this hymnal if: Your parish serves both English-speaking and Spanish-speaking communities and needs an approachable shared collection.

Languages: English, Spanish, and Latin
Music: Hymns and Gregorian chant
Arrangement: Unison hymns and round-note chant
Best for: Multilingual parishes and congregations

Manual de cantos religiosos

Traditional Spanish hymns and Gregorian chant for parish worship

Best for Spanish-speaking parishes, missions, schools, and communities seeking a traditional Catholic hymnal in Spanish.

The hymnal combines Spanish-language hymns in unison with Latin Gregorian chants in traditional square notation. It gives Spanish-speaking congregations a practical resource for both familiar parish singing and the Church’s chant tradition.

Choose this hymnal if: Your congregation worships primarily in Spanish and wants hymns together with Gregorian chant.

Languages: Spanish and Latin
Music: Spanish hymns and Gregorian chant
Arrangement: Unison hymns and square chant notation
Best for: Spanish-speaking parishes, missions, and schools

Cantus Ecclesiae

Latin Gregorian chant with English and Spanish translations for study and comprehension.

Best for Latin Mass parishes, seminaries, monasteries, scholas, and other communities devoted to Gregorian chant.

This collection presents Latin Gregorian chants in traditional square notation, accompanied by translations in both English and Spanish. Singers preserve the authentic Latin liturgical singing of the text, while English- and Spanish-speaking clergy, seminarians, musicians, and worshippers gain a deeper understanding of its meaning and improve their singing. The bilingual translations are especially valuable in seminaries and multilingual parishes where participants may speak English or Spanish but not understand Latin.

Choose this hymnal if: Your community celebrates the Latin Mass, sings Gregorian chant, or needs one chant resource that serves both English- and Spanish-speaking people.

Languages: Latin, with English and Spanish translations
Music: Gregorian chant
Notation: Traditional square notation
Best for: Latin Mass parishes, seminaries, monasteries, and scholas

Cantus de la Iglesia

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Spanish hymns and Latin Gregorian chant
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Best for Spanish-speaking parishes that want both traditional Catholic Spanish hymns and Gregorian chant in a musically complete parish collection.

This edition brings together Spanish parish hymns and Gregorian chants in traditional square notation. English and Spanish translations throughout help musicians and worshippers understand the Latin chant texts.

Choose this hymnal if: Your Spanish-speaking congregation wants parish hymns as well as an authentic Gregorian chant collection.

Languages: Spanish and Latin, with English and Spanish translations
Music: Traditional Catholic hymns and Gregorian chant
Arrangement: Harmonized hymns and square notation
Best for: Spanish-speaking parishes, choirs, and music programs