Guide for Cantors
“Guide for Cantors” by Jennifer Kerr Breedlove is a resource designed to effectively train both new and experienced cantors in their ministry. Published by Liturgy Training Publications in 2007, this first edition spans 87 pages and is presented in English. The book provides essential background and tools for liturgical ministers, focusing on the skills necessary for leading sung prayer, proclaiming the Responsorial Psalm, and modeling good liturgical practices.
Readers will find a pastoral and inviting format that includes a theological and historical overview of the cantor’s role during Mass, along with practical instructions for serving effectively. The guide also emphasizes the importance of personal prayer life and features generous quotations from Church documents. Additional resources include frequently asked questions, reflection prompts, an annotated resource section, and a glossary of terms, making it a comprehensive tool for those involved in worship and devotion within the Christian faith.
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Effectively train those new to the ministry of cantor and rejuvenate the work of veterans, with this new resource from LTP. Like all of the guides in this series, liturgical ministers are given the background and tools they need to pray, study, and serve in the liturgy. By the end of their training you’re cantors will know the essentials for leading the assembly with sung prayer (song-leader/animator), proclaiming the Responsorial Psalm (Psalmist), and modeling good liturgical practice and of the Christian life to the parish assembly.
Inside you’ll find a pastoral, inviting format and style, including:
a basic theological and historical overview of the ministry
Liturgical Catechesis about the role of the cantor during the Mass
Ways to deepen personal prayer life
Generous quotations from the documents of the Church
Detailed, and practical instructions for ‘how’ to serve as cantor
nstructive Photos, Charts, text boxes
Frequently asked Questions with answers
Questions for Reflection or Discussion
An annotated Resource section
Glossary of Terms
Prayers
Published by Liturgy Training Publications.
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