Enhancing Primary School Education with Liturgical Music
Explore the use of liturgical music in primary schools, detailing occasions for singing such as assemblies, sacraments, and special events. Learn how to promote whole-school singing, engage with songs appropriate for different age groups, and handle scenarios like the absence of a pianist. Discover the power of community-building songs, suitable for various school activities, and find assembly song suggestions for both younger and older children.
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Liturgical Music in the Primary school Joanna Higgins Nazareth House P.S. Derry
OCCASIONS TO SING IN THE PRIMARY SCHOOL Assemblies Class; Key Stage; Whole School; Parents Primary 4/2nd Enrolment Mass; Sacrament of Reconciliation; First Holy Communion Primary 7/6th Service of Light; Confirmation; Leavers Mass
SCHOOL ASSEMBLY Promote whole school singing at every opportunity Begin with Nursery children and make singing a tradition in your school Have songs that are appropriate for whole school singing Have songs that are appropriate for Foundation Stage and K.S.1 classes Have songs that are appropriate for K.S.2 classes
NO PIANIST NO PROBLEM! Use backing tracks/online resources Have simple percussion instruments at hand to keep a beat Have a volunteer class to lead the way Encourage all staff to join in the children will follow your lead Use simple actions to keep the children engaged
TIME TO SING! The Community Song Action song suitable for whole school participation Easy to learn repetitive Suitable for lots of occasions Children LOVE it!
Its me. Its me. Its me that builds community. It s me. It s me. It s me that builds community It s me. It s me. It s me that builds community. It s me that builds community 2,3,4 Chorus: Roll over the ocean, roll over the sea, Go into your homes and build community. Roll over the ocean, roll over the sea Go into your homes and build community. It s you It s us It s Christ It s love It s me, it s you, it s us, it s Christ, it s love
ASSEMBLY SONGS YOUNGER CHILDREN Seasonal/Nature I see God in a rainbow Spring is the time when the magic comes It s a beautiful day in Springtime He s Got the Whole world Stand up, clap hands, shout Thank you Lord The Butterfly song God made the sunshine
ASSEMBLY SONGS OLDER CHILDREN The time to be happy is now This little light of mine Give me Joy in my heart Our God is a great big God Kum Ba Ya my Lord Community Song The Grandparents song
ASSEMBLY SONGS DEVOTION TO MARY May is the Month of Mary (Whole School) The Bells of the Angelus Hail Queen of Heaven Oh Mary of Graces Lady of Knock As I kneel before you
PRIMARY 4 / 2NDCLASS ENROLMENT MASS Entrance Hymn Christ is my light Psalm Circle of Friends Alleluia (not during Advent/Lent) This is the day the Lord has made Communion We are the greatest Connected Give me joy As I kneel before you Recessional Connected This little light of mine
PRIMARY 4 / 2NDCLASS SERVICE OF RECONCILIATION I m Sorry God Parable of love Christ is my light Connected
PRIMARY 4 / 2NDCLASS FIRST HOLY COMMUNION Entrance Come to my heart Lord Jesus Psalm Happy in the Presence of the Lord Alleluia This is the day the Lord has made Offertory We come to you Lord Jesus Communion Come to the Table My First Communion Day The time to be happy The Apostles Recessional Go now in peace
PRIMARY 7 / 6TH CLASS CONFIRMATION MASS Entrance Come and Worship, Royal Priesthood Confirmation Breathe on me Psalm Spirit of the living God The Lord is my Shepherd Lay your hands Set your heart on the higher gifts The spirit of the Lord Come Holy Ghost As the deer Be not afraid Alleluia Seinn Alleluia or Lenten Gospel Acclamation
CONFIRMATION MASS CONT. Offertory Gifts of Bread and wine Communion Cead Mile Failte Responses Come to my heart Lord Jesus Holy, Holy Guardian Angel Amen As I kneel before you Lamb of God Be still for the presence of the Lord Sign of Peace Recessional Make me a channel of your peace Give me joy in my heart Gaelic Blessing Shalom, shalom
PRIMARY 7 SERVICE OF LIGHT/LEAVERS MASS Entrance Service of Light Psalm Shine Jesus Shine Alleluia Christ is my light Offertory Christ is my light Communion Recessional Leavers Mass Gaelic Blessing A closing prayer
RESOURCES http://www.musicbee.co.uk/ https://www.growinlove.ie/en/downloadable-resources/ https://www.worshipworkshop.org.uk/songs-and-hymns/ https://www.topcatholicsongs.com/Resources Alive O - Music and Sheet music Grow in love Derry Hymnal
GO NOW IN PEACE Go now in peace together to day. Jesus is here in a very special way. Tell all you meet that he is gentle and kind. Praise him and love him in body, soul and mind. Go in peace! Go in love! Go in joy Ev ry girl and boy. Go in peace! Go in love Go in joy Ev ry girl and boy.
