Last Updated: November 17th, 2023
How to Sing the Ordinary Parts of the Mass
On this page, you’ll find resources to help you practice singing the various parts of Mass throughout the Liturgical year. Since this music typically remains consistent for an entire season at a time, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to become familiar with each musical setting. Note that we will be adding and updating links to practice videos throughout the year.
If you have any questions, please email our music director, Bridget Scott.
- BScott@saintmonicas.com
Marian Anthem Practice Videos
The Marian anthem (sometimes referred to as the Marian antiphon) is sung at the end of Mass immediately following the St. Michael Prayer. There are four anthems that are used seasonally throughout the Liturgical year. You will find practice videos to these anthems below.
| Marian Anthem | Season |
|---|---|
| Alma Redemptoris Mater | First Sunday of Advent through Candlemas (February 2nd) |
| Ave Regina Caelorum | After Candlemas until the Easter Vigil |
| Regina Caeli | Easter Vigil through Pentecost Sunday |
| Salve Regina | From the day after Pentecost until the first Sunday of Advent |
Mass Ordinary Practice Videos
The Mass Ordinary refers to those parts of Mass that do not change from week to week. This includes the Creed as well as the Kyrie, Gloria, Sanctus, and Agnus Dei.
The Creed
The Creed can be spoken or sung. We began chanting the Creed in Latin during Advent in 2023. The particular setting of the Creed we are using is referred to as Credo III. You will find practice videos below. Feel free to choose whichever practice video you find most comfortable to follow.
- Credo III (text and musical notation)
- Credo III (text and music only)
- Credo III (how to pronounce the Latin)
The Dialogue Responses
The Kyrie, Gloria, Sanctus, & Agnus Dei
The rest of the Mass Ordinary is also set to music that changes throughout the year. Below, you will find practice videos for the Mass settings that we use regularly based on season and occasion.