Sacred Music Library of Gregorian Chant Propers in PDF
"Gregorian Chant has always been regarded as the supreme model for sacred music, so that it is fully legitimate to lay down the following rule: the more closely a composition for church approaches in its movement, inspiration and savor the Gregorian form, the more sacred and liturgical it becomes; and the more out of harmony it is with that supreme model, the less worthy it is of the temple. The ancient traditional Gregorian Chant must, therefore, in a large measure be restored to the functions of public worship, and the fact must be accepted by all that an ecclesiastical function loses none of its solemnity when accompanied by this music alone."
Pope Pius X, Tra le Sollecitudini, 1903
"Finally, while respecting various styles and different and highly praiseworthy traditions, I desire, in accordance with the request advanced by the Synod Fathers, that Gregorian chant be suitably esteemed and employed as the chant proper to the Roman liturgy."
Pope Benedict XVI, Sacramentum Caritatis, 2007
The PDF files below are reproductions of the Gregorian Chant propers of the Mass in notation inspired by the Liber Usualis. These were developed for scholas and choirs of the apostolates of the Institute of Christ the King. They are free to download and distribute for use in the study and performance of sacred music.
The files are roughly organized by calendar day, which simplifies locating propers for upcoming celebrations. But please note: The indicated dates are only for organizing the files; it is absolutely necessary to consult a liturgical calendar or Ordo to determine which Mass is to be celebrated on a given day.
In a few cases, the files contain chants that might not be used on the indicated day, but are interesting for historical reasons. Unfortunately, it is not feasible to include explanatory notes in the files themselves. Chanters may find it helpful to consult the various editions of the Liber Usualis and Graduale Romanum, or ideally a Priest to indentify with certainty which chants are to be sung.
Jump To: Paschaltide, Holy Week, Lent, Septuagesima, After Epiphany, Christmas, Advent, After Pentecost, Votive
Paschaltide (2012)
- Friday in Ember Week after Pentecost - June 1
- Blessed Virgin Mary the Queen - May 31
Patronal feast at the Oratory in Rockford. - Pentecost - May 27
- Vigil of Pentecost - May 26
- St. Philip Neri, Confessor
Patronal feast at the Seminary in Gricigliano. - St. Gregory VII, Pope and Confessor - May 25
- St. Madeleine-Sophie Barat, Virgin
Secondary Patroness of the Sisters Adorers of the Royal Heart of Jesus. - Sunday after the Ascension - May 20
- Ascension Thursday - May 17
- 5th Sunday after Easter - May 13
- St. Robert Bellarmine, Bishop, Confessor and Doctor
Patronal feast at the Oratory Notre-Dame de Fatima à La Chapelle d'Armentières. - Ss. Philip and James, Apostles - May 11
- St. Stanislaus, Bishop and Martyr - May 7
Patronal feast at the Oratory in Milwaukee. - 4th Sunday after Easter - May 6
- The Finding of the Holy Cross - May 3
- St. Joseph the Workman - May 1
- 3rd Sunday after Easter - Apr 29
- St. Mark, Evangelist - Apr 25
- Mass of the Rogations
Chants for Rogation Procession. - 2nd Sunday after Easter - Apr 22
- Low Sunday - Apr 15
- Easter Sunday - Apr 8
Holy Week (2012)
- Easter Vigil - Apr 7
- Good Friday: Solemn Afternoon Liturgy - Apr 6
At Matins: Responsories. - Holy Thursday: Solemn Evening Mass - Apr 5
- Palm Sunday - Apr 1
Chants for Palm Sunday Procession, Christus Vincit!
Lent (2012)
- Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Fri, Mar 30
- Annunciation - Mar 26 (Transferred)
- 1st Sunday of the Passion - Mar 25
- St. Benedict (Common of Abbots) - Mar 21
Patron of the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest. - St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Mar 19
Patronal feast at the Oratories in Brussels and Limerick. - 4th Sunday of Lent (Lætare Sunday) - Mar 18
- Saturday of 3rd Week in Lent - Mar 17
- St. Patrick, Bishop and Confessor (Ireland)
- Friday of 3rd Week in Lent - Mar 16
- 3rd Sunday of Lent - Mar 11
- St. Thomas Aquinas (Common of Doctors) - Mar 7
Patron of the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest. - 2nd Sunday of Lent - Mar 4
- Friday of Ember Week in Lent - Mar 2
- 1st Sunday of Lent - Feb 26
- St. Matthias, Apostle - Feb 25
- Ash Wednesday - Feb 22
Chants for Blessing of the Ashes, Antiphon Parce Domine. - The Chair of St. Peter
Season of Septuagesima (2012)
- Quinquagesima Sunday - Feb 19
- Sexagesima Sunday - Feb 12
- Apparition of the Immaculate Virgin Mary - Feb 11
Patronal feast at the Oratory in Libreville, Gabón. - Septuagesima Sunday - Feb 5
Season after Epiphany (2012)
- The Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Feb 2
Chants for Candlemas Procession.
Hymn at Vespers: Ave maris stella, Nº 2, Nº 3, Vespers before Our Lady's Saturday: Ave maris stella, Another melody, Dominican. - St. Francis de Sales (Common of Doctors) - Jan 29
- St. Francis de Sales (Missa Propria)
Patron of the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest,
and Patronal feast at the Oratories in St. Louis and Marly-le-Roi. - Conversion of St. Paul - Jan 25
- 3rd (& 4th) Sunday after Epiphany - Jan 22 (& 29)
- St. Agnes, Virgin and Martyr - Jan 21
- St. Peter's Chair in Rome - Jan 18
- 2nd Sunday after Epiphany - Jan 15
Christmastide
- Holy Family - Jan 8, 2012
- Epiphany - Fri, Jan 6, 2012
- Holy Name of Jesus - Jan 2, 2012
Litany of the Holy Name of Jesus: Downside Plainsong & Solesmes. - Octave of the Nativity - Jan 1, 2012
Hymn: Veni Creator. - Sunday within the Octave of the Nativity (not celebrated in 2011)
- Holy Innocents - Dec 28, 2011
- St. John, Apostle and Evangelist - Dec 27, 2011
Patronal feast at the Oratory in Green Bay. - St. Stephen, First Martyr - Dec 26, 2011
- Nativity: Mass during the Daytime - Dec 25, 2011
- Nativity: Mass at Dawn - Dec 25
- Nativity: Mass at Midnight - Dec 25
The Nativity is the patronal feast of the Shrine of Christ the King in Chicago.
Advent (2011)
- Vigil of the Nativity - Dec 24
- St. Thomas, Apostle - Dec 21
- 4th Sunday of Advent - Dec 18
- Saturday in Ember Week of Advent - Dec 17
- Our Lady of Guadalupe - Dec 12
- 3rd Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday) - Dec 11
- Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Dec 8
Principal Patroness of the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest.
Recordings from our Gregorian Schola of the Seminary at Gricigliano:
Introit, Gradual, Alleluia, Offertory, Communion. (Buy the CD) - 2nd Sunday of Advent - Dec 4
- St. Andrew, Apostle - Nov 30
- 1st Sunday of Advent - Nov 27
Season after Pentecost (2011)
- St. Cecilia, Virgin and Martyr - Nov 22
- Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Nov 21
- Last Sunday after Pentecost - Nov 20
- Dedication of the Basilicas of Ss. Peter and Paul - Nov 18
- 22nd Sunday after Pentecost - Nov 13
- St. Martin of Tours, Bishop and Confessor - Nov 11
- Dedication of the Archbasilica of Our Savior - Nov 9
- 21st Sunday after Pentecost - Nov 6
- All Souls - Nov 2
- All Saints - Nov 1
- Christ the King - Oct 30
Titular feast of the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest. - 20th Sunday after Pentecost
- Ss. Simon and Jude, Apostles - Oct 28
- St. Raphael, Archangel - Oct 24
- 19th Sunday after Pentecost - Oct 23
- St. John Cantius - Oct 20
- St. Luke, Evangelist - Oct 18
- St. Margaret Mary Alacoque - Oct 17
Patronal feast of the Sisters Adorers of the Royal Heart of Jesus. - 18th Sunday after Pentecost - Oct 16
- St. Teresa of Avila, Virgin - Oct 15
Patronal feast at the Oratory in Madrid. - Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Oct 11
- 17th Sunday after Pentecost - Oct 9
- Our Lady of the Rosary - Oct 7
- St. Teresa of the Child Jesus, Virgin - Oct 3
Secondary Patroness of the Institute of Chris the King.
Patronal feast at the Oratory in Mouila, Gabón. - 16th Sunday after Pentecost - Oct 2
- Holy Guardian Angels
- Dedication of St. Michael the Archangel - Sept 29
Patronal feast at the Oratory in Wassau. - 15th Sunday after Pentecost - Sept 25
- St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist - Sept 21
- 14th Sunday after Pentecost - Sept 18
- Seven Sorrows of the B.V.M. - Sept 15
- Exaltation of the Holy Cross - Sept 14
- Most Holy Name of Mary - Sept 12
- 13th Sunday after Pentecost - Sept 11
- Nativity of the B. V. M. - Sept 8
- 12th Sunday after Pentecost - Sept 4
- 11th Sunday after Pentecost - Aug 28
- St. Louis, King of France, Confessor - Aug 25
- St. Bartholomew, Apostle - Aug 24
- Immaculate Heart of Mary - Aug 22
- 10th Sunday after Pentecost - Aug 21
- St. Jane Frances Frémiot de Chantal, Widow
Patronal feast of the Sisters Adorers of the Royal Heart of Jesus. - St. Joachim, Father of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Confessor - Aug 16
- Assumption - Aug 15
- 9th Sunday after Pentecost - Aug 14
- Vigil of the Assumption
- St. Lawrence, Martyr - Aug 10
- Vigil of St. Lawrence - Aug 9
- St. John Mary Vianney, Confessor - Aug 8
- 8th Sunday after Pentecost - Aug 7
- Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus Christ - Aug 6
- Dedication of the Church of Our Lady of the Snow - Aug 5
- St. Peter's Chains - Aug 1
- 7th Sunday after Pentecost - July 31
- St. Anne, Mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary - July 26
- St. James, Apostle - July 25
- 6th Sunday after Pentecost - July 24
- St. Apollinaris, Bishop and Martyr - July 23
- 5th Sunday after Pentecost - July 17
- Our Lady of Mount Carmel - July 16
- 4th Sunday after Pentecost - July 10
- 3rd Sunday after Pentecost - July 3
- Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary - July 2
- Sacred Heart of Jesus - July 1
Patronal feast at the Oratory in Bayerisch Gmain, Bavaria.
Propers for First Friday Votive Masses are also available. - Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ
- Commemoration of St. Paul, Apostle - June 30
- Ss. Peter and Paul, Apostles - June 29
- Vigil of Ss. Peter and Paul - June 28
- 2nd Sunday after Pentecost - June 26
- Nativity of St. John the Baptist - June 24
- Corpus Christi - June 23
Chants for Corpus Christi Procession: Pange lingua, Another Pange lingua, Sacris solemniis, Another Sacris solemniis, Verbum supernam, Salutis humanæ Sator, Æterne Rex altissime. - Vigil of St. John the Baptist
- Trinity Sunday - June 19
Paschaltide (2011)
- St. Barnabas, Apostle (In Paschal Time: Propers.)
Votive Masses
Sacred Heart of Jesus (First Friday)
Our Lady's Saturday
- In Advent
- From Christmas to the Purification
- From the Purification to Easter
- In Paschal Time
- After Pentecost
Burial Service and Mass of the Dead
Other Votive Masses
- Nuptial Mass
- Our Lord Jesus Christ Supreme and Eternal High Priest
- The Infant Jesus
- Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- Our Lady of Perpetual Help
- For the Propagation of the Faith
Seasonal Marian Antiphons
- Alma Redemptoris Mater. (Solemn tone. Monastic.)
- Ave Regina Cœlorum. (Solemn tone. Monastic.)
- Regina Cœli. (Solemn tone. Monastic.)
- Salve Regina. (Solemn tone. Monastic.)
Additional Material
- Tone for the Gloria Patri at the Introit. (Insert for the Liber Usualis is here.)
You may also be interested in the highly acclaimed CDs of Gregorian Chant by the Institute's seminarians.
