Do I have to replace my Music Issue or Breaking Bread every year?

Yes, the terms of use for the Music Issue and Breaking Bread are very important. When paying the subscription price a parish is contributing to royalty payments for composers and copyright holders for that one year of use only.

Do you accept new music from individuals and what is the process to submit it?

We're always seeking new music. Please see our submissions page for details on submitting music.

Do you have hymnals for children?

Yes, Rise Up and Sing, Rise Up and Sing, Second Edition, and Young People's Glory & Praise are our children's hymnals. Never Too Young is our contemporary hymnal/songbook for children in grade 4-8.

Do you have hymnals for youth and young adults?

Yes, Spirit & Song 1 and Spirit & Song 2.

Do you have hymnals with readings?

Yes, Glory & Praise, Second Edition, is available with and without readings, as is Journeysongs, Second Edition.

Do you offer resources in Vietnamese?

Yes, OCP offers a number of books and music resources in support of Vietnamese communities.

If I am a subscriber to one of your missal programs, when should I expect my missals to arrive?

Everything you need will arrive 30 days prior to the begin date.

My Music Issue/Breaking Bread books are in great shape. Can I get a license to use them for another year?

Licenses cannot be obtained to continue the use of outdated materials.

The Spanish psalm and Gospel acclamation texts in your missal differ from our Lectionary. Why?

The U.S. Bishops approved a new Spanish-language Lectionary for use in the U.S. composed of readings (first, second and Gospel) from the Mexican (from Mexico) Lectionary and responsorial psalms and Gospel acclamation verses from the Spanish (from Spain) Lectionary.

As of yet, this Lectionary has not been published, but the Bishops’ Committee on the Liturgy (BCL) has asked all the publishers to begin using the readings from the Mexican Lectionary in their publications. They have, however, already published the Ritual de Exequias Cristianas (Order of Christian Funerals), which includes the readings taken from the Mexican Lectionary.

We will retain the use of the Spanish responsorial psalms and Gospel acclamation verses, which are currently found in all our publications.

If people are in need of a Mexican Lectionary or Book of the Gospels these can be purchased directly from: Liturgical Press (in the U.S.) 1-800-858-5450 www.litpress.org or Buena Prensa (in Mexico) 011-52-555-546-4500 www.buenaprensa.com.

What is the advantage of purchasing a permanent hymnal over an annual missal program?

With permanent hymnals, you will receive a large body of carefully selected music that will be relevant for many years.

What is the advantage of purchasing an annual missal program over a permanent hymnal?

With an annual publication the music is updated every year. You don't have to wait eight to 10 years to receive new music.

What resources do you have for Spanish-speaking communities?

Our Spanish and bilingual missals include Unidos en Cristo/United in Christ, Today's Missal with Spanish Insert, and Misal del Día. Our Spanish and bilingual hymnals include One Faith, Una Voz, Flor y Canto, Flor y Canto, Segunda Edición, Cánticos, and Cánticos, Segunda Edición.

What worship resources do you offer?

We have a variety of resources. If you're unsure which one is right for you, you may want to look at the decision guide for help locating the resource that fits your needs.