Waiata — Music

Music for Liturgy

Music planning suggestions, psalm suggestions, information about copyright responsibilities and waiata.

Resources from the National Liturgy Office | NZCBC

"The National Liturgy Office - Te Tari ā Motu Mō Nga Ritenga, is designed for anyone seeking support in preparing for full, conscious and active participation in liturgy. The NLO promotes sound liturgical practice for a range of ministries, music, sacraments and Mass-Te Miha. News and events are published regularly to assist those seeking resources through the liturgical calendar year."

Jubilee 2025 Hymn: Pilgrims of Hope

Lead/Guitar (LOWER KEY)

Assembly (LOWER KEY)

Many themes of the Holy Year are woven into the text written by Pierangelo Sequeri and set to music by Francesco Meneghello. First of all, the motto, “Pilgrims of Hope”, is best echoed biblically in some pages from the prophet Isaiah (Isaiah 9 and Isaiah 60). The themes of creation, fraternity, God's tenderness and hope in our destination resonate in a language, which although not "technically" theological, is in substance and in the allusions, so that it rings eloquently in the ears of our time..." (www.iubilaeum2025.va)

Click here for the audio recording.

Jubilee Sing Jubilee Pope Francis has called us to celebrate a Year of Jubilee in 2025. Join Tony Alonso, a Grammy nominated composer of sacred music and a scholar whose work responds to the diverse realities of contemporary culture.

The following events are taking place to celebrate the Jubilee of Song: (click on the event title for the registration portal)

An Evening with Tony Alonso, Thursday 29 May 6.30pm, St Francis Xavier Church, Park Ave, Whangarei., suggested koha $10.00 per person

A Conversation with Tony with drinks and nibbles, Friday 30 May 6.30pm, Pompallier Diocesan Centre, $20.00 per person

A Retreat Workshop with Tony, Saturday 31 May 1.30 - 4.00pm, Baradene College Auditorium, Victoria St., koha.

A Concert with Tony Alonso, Saturday 31 May 6.30pm, Baradene College Auditorium, Victoria St., $10.00 per person.

Music Planning Suggestions

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Help with Psalms

These Psalms option provide a melody line, guitar chords and sound file, for easy learning.

Recommended for Responsorial Psalms:

Lyric Psalter (Year A, B, C, Solemnities, Feasts & Other Occasions) by Marty Haugen & Tony Alonso
Available for order at the Liturgy Centre (form.jotform.com/liturgycentre/resources)

Music for Mass (Aus & NZ) - https://www.musicformass.co.uk/ausnz/index.html
These are free to use in Church but should be acknowledged when used.