Recommended Music Resources
to pair with Unidos en Cristo/United in Christ Seasonal Missal
Unidos en Cristo/United in Christ is a seasonal missal specifically designed for bilingual parishes, presenting English and Spanish texts side-by-side. Released three times a year, it includes complete Lectionary readings for Sundays and holy days as well as daily Mass propers. Depending on the musical needs of your multicultural parish, we suggest pairing the Unidos missal with Today’s Missal Music Issue as well as the popular Spanish-language hymnal Flor y Canto, Cuarta Edición. Explore the features of available resource pairings below.
If your parish is mainly English-speaking with a
small Spanish community and some bilingual needs
Recommended Resource
Today’s Missal Music Issue
- Provides a strong foundation of liturgical music in English with some Spanish and bilingual selections.
- A broad common repertoire for multi-generational and multicultural assemblies.
- Mass settings in a variety of styles with bilingual (English-Spanish) and Latin options.
Why This?
- Keeps the primary focus on English-language worship while still offering support for Spanish/ bilingual needs.
- Today’s Missal Music Issue provides familiar hymns, contemporary selections, and some bilingual content.
- Supports congregational singing with easy-to-follow formats.
If your parish is mostly Spanish or Bilingual
Recommended Resource
Flor y Canto, Cuarta Edición
- The most comprehensive Spanish-language hymnal available, with a mix of traditional and contemporary Spanish hymns.
- Repertoire preferred by Hispanic parishes for more than 30 years.
- Songs for feasts, rites and devotions like las Posadas, la Guadalupana, Adoration and more.
- Mass settings in a variety of styles with Spanish and bilingual (English-Spanish) options.
Why This?
- Ensures Spanish-speaking congregants have full access to music that reflects their cultural and liturgical traditions.
- Flor y Canto offers the largest collection of Spanish hymns with bilingual options.
If your parish is approximately 50% Spanish and 50% English
Recommended Resources
Today’s Missal Music Issue
- Provides a strong foundation of liturgical music in English with some Spanish and bilingual selections.
Flor y Canto, Cuarta Edición
- The most comprehensive Spanish-language hymnal available, with a mix of traditional and contemporary Spanish hymns.
Why These?
- Offers a true bilingual approach, allowing music ministers to integrate English and Spanish selections.
- Flor y Canto provides a strong collection of Spanish and bilingual hymns for Spanish- speaking parishioners.
- Today’s Missal Music Issue ensures English speakers have access to the standard hymns they are familiar with.
- Supports a balance between contemporary and traditional selections in both languages.