First Holy Communion Mass Songs

May will be here before we know it!  Now is the time for First Communion children and parents to listen to and learn the Mass songs.  To play a song, click on the play arrow to the right.

Want a CD?  They are available on request.  Contact the Religious Education Office.

Song Lyrics

Gather the People

Refrain:
Gather the people!  Enter the feast!

All are invited, the greatest and least.

The banquest is ready, now to be shared.

Join in the heavenly feast that God has prepared.

Around this table we dine as kin,

beloved family of God.

We share the body of Christ, the Lord.

Here we become what we eat.     Refrain

Around this table we tell great tales,

the wondrous stories of grace.

We hold the memory of Christ, the Lord.

So we become what we eat.     Refrain

Around this table God's bounty falls

on all who hunger and thirst.

We drink the fullness of Christ, the Lord.

So we become what we eat.     Refrain

This Day Was Made By The Lord

Refrain:
This day was made by the Lord

let us rejoice, let us be glad.

This day was made by the Lord,

let us rejoice in salvation!

I thank You, Your love is eternal,

You have given me life.

You have given me life.

I will proclaim the wonders You do!     Refrain

You hand raised me up in triumph,

You have given me life.

You have given me life.

I will proclaim the wonders You do!     Refrain

You opened the gates of heaven,

You have given me life.

You have given me life.

I will proclaim the wonders You do!     Refrain

We Come To Your Table

Refrain:
We come, we come.

We come to Your table.

Gentle Jesus Risen Lord,

We come to Your table.

With our hearts, new life and joy,

We come to your table.     Refrain

Bringing gifts of all we are,

We come to your table.

Gifts of life and love and joy,

We come to your table.     Refrain

In Your body we find life.

We come to your table.

Life you give for us to share.

We come to your table.     Refrain

In your body we are one.

We come to your table.

One with you and one another.

We come to your table.     Refrain

The Supper of The Lord

Refrain:
Precious body, precious blood, here in bread and wine;

here the Lord prepares the feast divine.

Bread of love is broken now, cup of life is poured:

come, share the supper of the Lord.

This is the bread of God coming down from heaven,

giving life to us, to all the world.     Refrain

I am the living spring of eternal life;

you that drink from Me shall not thirst again.     Refrain

I am the bread of heaven giving life to you;

you that eat this bread shall never die.     Refrain

O God Beyond All Praising

O God beyond all praising, we worship You today

and sing the love amazing that songs cannot repay;

for we can only wonder at every gift You send,

at blessings without number and mercies without end.

We lift our hearts before You and wait upon Your word,

we honor and adore You, our great and mighty Lord.

Then hear, O gracious Savior, accept the love we bring,

that we who know your favor may serve you as our King;

and whether our tomorrows be filled with good or ill,

we'll triumph through our sorrows and rise to bless you still:

to marvel at your beauty and glory in your ways,

and make a joyful duty our sacrifice of praise.

Go Make a Difference

Refrain:

Go make a diff'rence.

We can make a diff'rence.

Go make a diff'rence in the world.

Go make a diff'rence.

We can make a diff'rence.

Go make a diff'rence in the world.

We are the salt of the earth,

called to let the people see

the love of God for you and me.

We are the light of the world,

not to be hidden but be seen.

Go make a diff'rence in the world     Refrain

We are the hands of Christ

reaching out to those in need,

the face of God for all to see.

We are the spirit of hope;

we are the voice of peace.

Go make a diff'rence in the world.     Refrain

So let your love shine on,

let it shine for all to see.

Go make a diff'rence in the world.

And the spirit of Christ

will be with us as we go.

Go make a diff'rence in the world.     Refrain

Lift Up Your Hearts

Refrain:

Lift up your hearts to the Lord,

praise God's gracious mercy!

Sing out your joy to the Lord,

whose love is enduring.

Shout with joy to the Lord, all the earth!

Praise the name above all names!

Say to God, "How wondrous Your works, how glorious Your name!"     Refrain

Let the earth worship, singing Your praise.

Praise the glory of Your name!

Come and see the deeds of the Lord; bless God's holy name!     Refrain