Cameroon Hymnal
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Description
The Cameroon Hymnal
The Cameroon Hymnal is the official Catholic hymnal authorized by the Bishops of the Bamenda Ecclesiastical Province. First printed in 1984, with a significantly revised edition published in 1997, it serves as a primary liturgical resource for the faithful in that region of Cameroon.
Origins and Purpose
The hymnal was created in alignment with the principles of the Second Vatican Council, aiming to foster:
“Religious singing by the people”
“Active participation of the entire assembly of the faithful at Holy Mass”
As noted in the preface by Archbishop Paul Verdzekov, the hymnal was compiled by a committee of priests and laypeople to offer a wide and stimulating selection of hymns suitable for all tastes and occasions.
Content and Organization
The hymnal contains over 300 hymns, carefully selected from:
Traditional Catholic hymnody
Other hymnals used in Cameroon
Local compositions by various choirs
It is meticulously organized to support the liturgy, with sections tailored to different parts of the Mass and the major seasons of the liturgical year.
Key Features and Structure
1. Parts of the Mass
Entrance
Offertory
Communion
Closing
Acclamations
Hymns after the Readings
2. Liturgical Seasons
Advent
Christmas and Epiphany
Lent and Penance
Passion Sunday and Good Friday
Easter
Ascension
Pentecost
3. Thematic and Devotional Sections
The Blessed Trinity
The Sacred Heart
Christ the King
Our Lady (Marian Hymns)
St. Joseph
All Saints
All Souls and Funerals
Marriage, Angels, and The Church
4. Language
While primarily in English, the hymnal also includes:
A significant section of traditional Latin hymns
Texts for the Mass in Latin, preserving the universal heritage of the Church