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
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)
Music Planning Suggestions
Help with Psalms
These Psalms option provide a melody line, guitar chords and sound file, for easy learning.
15 September 2024
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Psalm 114 (116): I will walk in the presence of the Lord in the land of the living.
29 September 2024
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Psalm 18 (19): The precepts of the Lord give jo to the heart.
06 October 2024
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Psalm 127 (128): May the Lord bless us all the days of our lives.
13 October 2024
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Psalm 89 (90): Fill us with your love, O Lord, and we will sing for joy.
20 October 2024
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Psalm 32 (33): Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place out trust in you.
27 October 2024
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Psalm 125 (126): The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.
24 November 2024
Christ the King
Psalm 92 (93): The Lord is king; he is robed in majesty.
8th December 2024
2nd Sunday of Advent
Psalm 125 (126): The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.
15th December 2024
3rd Sunday of Advent - Gaudete Sunday
Isaiah 12: Cry out with joy and gladness: for among you is the great and Holy One of Israel.
22nd December 2024
4th Sunday of Advent
Psalm 79 (80): Lord, make us turn to you; let us see your face and we shall be saved.
25th December 2024
Christmas Day
The Nativity of the Lord
Psalm 98: All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God.
29th December 2024
Holy Family
Psalm 84: Blessed are they who dwell in your house, O Lord.
Waiata for Liturgy
Download the Words and chords. A number of the waiata suggestions are accompanied by video link so that you can hear pronunciation and melody.
Kia Tata Mai Koe
Nearer My God to Thee
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E Ihowa Atua God of Nations
E Te Matua ka Whakawhetai
Melody Morning has Broken
E te Reme
Lamb of God
Haere Mai e Hehu
Holy God we Praise Your Name