For the important rites of Christian initiation, Marty Haugen has produced a timely and useful collection that will bring to life the musical moments of the rite itself, the sacred days of the Triduum, and the glorious time of mystagogia. Music for the rite of acceptance, the signing of the senses, the dismissal of candidates, and the celebration of the scrutinies is all included. (Some of these acclamations appear in the hymnal RitualSong.) Marty's gift for writing assembly music in a call-and-response style, complete with parts for cantor and priest, is quite evident here. You'll definitely want to consider this whole collection when planning your community's Triduum and Easter season. "So You Must Do," for foot washing, along with "Your Love Endures" and "At the Dawn of Creation" for the Vigil, will make your Triduum "sparkle." "At the Table of Jesus" is ideal for first communion, and "Glory and Praise to You, O God" gives new life to the time-honored "Easter Alleluia.

Song List:

• Come And See
• We Praise You, Lord
• In The Cross Of Christ-I
• Go In Peace
• I Heard The Voice Of Jesus Say
• So You Must Do
• In The Cross Of Christ-II
• Your Love Endures
• Stand Firm
• At The Dawn Of Creation
• Up From The Waters
• Come And Eat This Bread
• At The Table Of Christ Jesus
• Come And Journey With A Savior
• Glory And Praise To You, O God

The single, "Blessing Of The Water II (Springs Of Water)" from the album "Who Calls You By Name Vol. 2" by David Haas

The single, "Up From The Waters" from the album "Up From The Waters" by Marty Haugen

Since the introduction of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), no parish can do without a copy of this timely and extensive publication. Music for every step of the journey is provided. This includes many ritual moments that have never before been set to music. A "mini-course" in the RCIA by Thomas H. Morris entitled "Walk as Children of the Light" provides a concise and useful explanation of each step of the rite. An introduction by James B. Dunning and complete explanatory and performance notes by David Haas supply all necessary information to put this music into practical use.

Song List: Disc 1

• Come My Children
• Affirmation Of The Assembly/Signing Of The Senses
• Deep Within
• Create In Me A Clean Heart
• Who Calls You By Name
• The Path Of Life
• Jesus, Heal Us
• God Of All Power
• The Water I Give
• He Healed The Darkness Of My Mind
• God Of All Mercy
• Christ WIll Be Your Light
• God Of The Living
• I Am The Resurrection

Total Play Time: 43.8 Minutes

Song List: Disc 2

• Alleluia! Let Us Rejoice!
• Litany Of The Saints
• The Blessing Of The Water
• The Baptism
• You Are God's Work Of Art
• Renewal Of Baptismal Promises
• God Is Love
• Water Of Life
• Song Of The Risen One
• Wonder Of Wonders
• God Is Alive!
• The Presence Of God
• We Are Called

The single, "The Water I Give" from the album "Who Calls You By Name Vol. 1" by David Haas