Seasonal Music Suggestions

"Catechesis must stimulate new expressions of the Gospel in the culture in which it has been planted…It is also the duty of catechesis 'to speak a language suited to today's children and young people in general…' Intrinsically connected with the question of language is that of the means of communication." [GDC 208, 209]

To this end, seasonal music strengthens and enlivens the connection young people have with their faith life. Music selections included here touch on the traditional as well as contemporary to stimulate this involvement.

BLEST ARE WE Song Book Words and melody for grades 1-8 ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-36617-4 BLEST ARE WE Accompaniment Book Contains accompaniment music for grades 1-8 ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-36618-2 BENDECIDOS Song Book Words and melody for children; contains music for levels 1-4 ORDER NUMBER: 1-57999-665-5 BENDECIDOS Accompaniment Book Contains accompaniment music for levels 1-4 ORDER NUMBER: 1-57999-666-3
Grade 1		"We Are God's People," "If You Believe and I Believe" BLEST ARE WE Music CD 1 ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-36652-2 "Somos su pueblo," "Si tienes fe y yo también" BENDECIDOS Music CD 1 ORDER NUMBER: 1-57999-668-X "All Are Welcome," "Blest Are They" Seasonal Celebrations Music CD Selections of liturgical music from Gather Comprehensive, Second Edition accompany the themes and Scripture in Seasonal Celebrations in Planning Guides A, B, and C. ORDER NUMBER: 1-5999-325-7 "My Shepherd is the Lord" by Joseph Gelineau Available through GIA Publications "Bread to Share" by Marty Haugen Available through GIA Publications

Grade 2

"Eat This Bread," "Blest Are We" BLEST ARE WE Music CD 2 Call RCL Benziger at 1-877-ASK-4-RCL (1-877-275-4725). ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-36653-0 "Coman de este pan" BENDECIDOS Music CD 2 ORDER NUMBER: 1-57999-669-8 "Blest Are They," I Am the Bread of Life/Yo Soy el Pan de Vida" Seasonal Celebrations Music CD Selections of liturgical music from Gather Comprehensive, Second Edition accompany the themes and Scripture in Seasonal Celebrations in Planning Guides A, B, and C. ORDER NUMBER: 1-5999-325-7 "Let Your Light Shine" by Julie Howard Available through GIA Publications "Walk in the Light" by Carey Landry Available through OCP Publications

Grade 3

"Blest Are We," "We Are Many Parts" BLEST ARE WE Music CD 3 Call RCL Benziger at 1-877-ASK-4-RCL (1-877-275-4725). ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-36654-9 "Bendecidos," "Mucho miembros hay" BENDECIDOS Music CD 3 ORDER NUMBER: 1-57999-670-1 "All Are Welcome," "All Glory, Laud, and Honor" Seasonal Celebrations Music CD Selections of liturgical music from Gather Comprehensive, Second Edition accompany the themes and Scripture in Seasonal Celebrations in Planning Guides A, B, and C. ORDER NUMBER: 1-5999-325-7 "We Are Called" by David Haas Available through GIA Publications "One Lord" by Scott Soper Available through OCP Publications

Grade 4

"Song of the Body of Christ," "The Lord's Prayer" BLEST ARE WE Music CD 4 Call RCL Benziger at 1-877-ASK-4-RCL (1-877-275-4725). ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-36655-7 "Canción de Cuerpo de Cristo" BENDECIDOS Music CD 4 ORDER NUMBER: 1-57999-671-X "All Are Welcome," "Go and Listen" Seasonal Celebrations Music CD Selections of liturgical music from Gather Comprehensive, Second Edition accompany the themes and Scripture in Seasonal Celebrations in Planning Guides A, B, and C. ORDER NUMBER: 1-5999-325-7 "All You Works of God," Mass of Creation by Marty Haugen Available through GIA Publications

Grade 5

"Who Calls You by Name," "For the Beauty of the Earth" BLEST ARE WE Music CD 5 Call RCL Benziger at 1-877-ASK-4-RCL (1-877-275-4725). ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-36656-5 "Blest Are They," "Now in This Banquet" Seasonal Celebrations Music CD Selections of liturgical music from Gather Comprehensive, Second Edition accompany the themes and Scripture in Seasonal Celebrations in Planning Guides A, B, and C. ORDER NUMBER: 1-5999-325-7 "And It Was Good" by Jack Miffleton Available through OCP Publications

Grade 6

"I Say 'Yes,' Lord/ Digo 'Si,' Señor," "Let Us Go Rejoicing," "Remember Your Love" BLEST ARE WE Music CD 6 Call RCL Benziger at 1-877-ASK-4-RCL (1-877-275-4725). ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-36657-3 "I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say," "Blest Are They" Seasonal Celebrations Music CD Selections of liturgical music from Gather Comprehensive, Second Edition accompany the themes and Scripture in Seasonal Celebrations in Planning Guides A, B, and C. ORDER NUMBER: 1-5999-325-7 "Oración de San Francisco/The Servant Song", Gather by Richard Gillard Available through GIA Publications "Here I Am, Lord" by Dan Schutte Available through OCP Publications

The Story of Jesus (Grade 7)

"Jesus, Give Us Your Peace," "We Have Been Told" BLEST ARE WE Music CD 7-8 Call RCL Benziger at 1-877-ASK-4-RCL (1-877-275-4725). ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-36394-9 "All Are Welcome," "Eye Has Not Seen" Seasonal Celebrations Music CD Selections of liturgical music from Gather Comprehensive, Second Edition accompany the themes and Scripture in Seasonal Celebrations in Planning Guides A, B, and C. ORDER NUMBER: 1-5999-325-7 "And It Was Good" Jack Miffleton Available through OCP Publications

The Story of Our Church (Grade 8)

"We Are Called," "Set Your Heart on the Higher Gifts" BLEST ARE WE Music CD 7-8 Call RCL Benziger at 1-877-ASK-4-RCL (1-877-275-4725). ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-36394-9 "The Kingdom of God," "Blest Are They" Seasonal Celebrations Music CD Selections of liturgical music from Gather Comprehensive, Second Edition accompany the themes and Scripture in Seasonal Celebrations in Planning Guides A, B, and C. ORDER NUMBER: 1-5999-325-7 "Oración de San Francisco/The Servant Song", Gather by Richard Gillard Available through GIA Publications "Here I Am, Lord" by Dan Schutte Available through OCP Publications