Music in the Catholic Mass
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly,
as in all wisdom you teach and admonish one another,
singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs
with gratitude in your hearts to God.”
Colossians 3:16
At Mass we seek to give praise and glory to God while also fostering our relationship with God. We need to be active participants in the way we do this. Music is part of the way we do this. The following articles unfold why and how we include Mass in Catholic Liturgy.
- "Why We Sing at Mass" - This article explores why we use music at Mass including biblical passage and considerations in the content of the music.
- "Who Sings at Mass" - This article discusses who is supposed to sing at Mass and how it is a ministry.
- "Where Should Musicians Sing From" - This article discusses where musicians should be positioned for their music ministry at Mass.
- "Appropriate Styles of Music a Mass" -This articles explores the styles of music at Mass and the instruments used at Mass.