A Catholic Book of Hymns - Couverture souple

Weaver, Edit Mary C.; Jones, Noel A.

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798556408609

Editeur : Independently published, 2020

Synopsis

A Catholic Book of Hymns

A Permanent Catholic Hymnal

A Catholic Book of Hymns is a durable, theologically sound Catholic hymnal designed for long-term parish use. It intentionally excludes Mass readings and spoken texts tied to changing translations, allowing parishes to use the same hymnal for decades without forced replacement.

Why Parishes Choose This Hymnal

Many parishes have been forced to discard perfectly usable books whenever Mass or Scripture translations change. This hymnal solves that problem by returning to the traditional Catholic model: a hymnal only, not a combined hymnal–missal.

With future translation changes anticipated, A Catholic Book of Hymns offers a stable, one-time investment that continues to serve parish worship year after year.

What’s Inside

• 295 carefully curated Catholic hymns

• Traditional texts and melodies, without modernized rewrites

• Full SATB harmony suitable for congregations, choirs, and organists

• Alphabetical arrangement with hymn numbers for ease of use

• Comprehensive index with six liturgical categories

Editions & Formats Available

• Paperback edition (this Amazon listing)

• Kindle edition (including Kindle Unlimited)

• Hardbound editions with Smyth-sewn binding available directly from the publisher

• Publisher-direct digital downloads for parish use

Hardbound editions and digital downloads are available from Sacred Music Library, the publisher of A Catholic Book of Hymns:

👉 https://www.sacredmusiclibrary.com/hymnal/

Built for Parish Life

• Durable construction designed for long-term pew use

• No licensing, streaming, or podcast fees required

• All hymns are public domain or Creative Commons

• Optional space for secured parish-insert pages (e.g., Order of the Mass, prayers)

Long-Term Value

Unlike combined hymnals and missals, A Catholic Book of Hymns will never become obsolete due to translation changes. Many parishes save thousands of dollars over time by avoiding forced replacement cycles.

Why It Works

A Catholic Book of Hymns prioritizes Catholic musical tradition while remaining accessible to today’s congregations. It fosters strong congregational singing, supports reverent liturgy, and provides lasting value for parishes of every size.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Independently published
• Date d'édition: 2020
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798556408609
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 358
• Éditeur: Jones Ellen D., Weaver Mary C., Baclay George O.
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Manufactured by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.fr/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Luxembourg