God Is So Good: Songs for Young Catholic Children

Collection of fun, easy-to-learn, faith-filled songs written to teach and celebrate important truths of the Catholic faith to young children ages three through eight. The collection includes 12 simple original songs and four classic spirituals appropriate for devotional, catechetical or liturgical use. Each song is notated with melody, lyrics, and basic ukulele chord labels and diagrams. Reproducible song sheets using large print and illustrations for student use are provided. Perfect for: Catholic schools Faith formation classes Homeschool catechesis Sacramental preparation (First Communion, Baptism) Catholic children's choirs Parents of children between the ages three and eight Youth and adults who play ukulele in church settings Especially designed for kids! Songs are pitched in a comfortable singing range for young children Use of repetitive lyrics and phrases Lyrics use familiar words, yet still offer some room for learning Ukulele accompaniment combines beautiful with children's voices Upbeat tempos offering ample opportunity for percussion Use of already-familiar children's song tunes with new lyrics Songs included and occasion for use: Original Songs A Baptism Song - use for the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord or around lessons about baptism. A Morning Offering - use as a morning prayer Blessed Are You Among Woman - a paraphrase of the Hail Mary prayer, use for Marian feast days. Born Is a Savior, Messiah, and Lord - use for Christmas season God Gives Us a Home - celebrates our nuclear family, local church family, and Catholic Church. God Is So Good - Easter lyrics and general praise O When the Saints Litany - All Saints Prayer for Pope Leo XIV Prayer to the Holy Trinity - use on the Feast of the Holy Trinity, or for lessons Strong and Mighty Angels - reinforces trust in God's protection The Holy Family - teaches about the traits of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus' as a family What a Happy Meal! - use for First Communion or any Eucharistic celebration Classic Spirituals He's Got the Whole World in His Hands I've Got Peace Like a River Jesus Loves Me This Little Light of Mine