Who among us doesn’t remember with fondness and surprising recall the songs we learned as children? I remember Sister Shirley teaching me and my classmates a song about Zacchaeus. We sang “His Banner Over Me Is Love” (with gestures) at our First Communion Mass.
Music is more than just enjoyable. It promotes active listening, supports recall, increases participation, caters to a variety of learning modes, fosters relaxation, supports classroom management, and connects to movement.
To support your teaching of the Gospel Weeklies lessons, we offer these resources that offer musical connections to the Liturgical Year:
- Music CDs (English, Spanish) and Downloads (English, Spanish)
- Song Lyrics (English, Spanish)
- DVD: Let’s Gather! Let’s Sing! Growing in Faith Through Song & Movement
- CD: Let’s Sing! Let’s Pray! Teaching Catholic Prayer to Children Through Song
- Finger Plays, Prayers, Songs, and Stretching/Movement Activities
- Gathering Song Videos with Miss Heidi
- Podcast: Spotlight on Liturgical Music featuring John Burland
- Article: “Seven Reasons to Use Music in Your Classroom”
Bookmark this page on our website for quick access: Music for the Liturgical Year.
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