A Cantor’s Ministry
The Ministry of Cantors Cantors in the Catholic Church have a grave responsibility to lead their congregation in worship and song. But what else does the position entail? What types of fears, challenges, and joys do cantor’s have when using their gifts for the...
Roundup of Tips for Cantors
This post will outline all of the resources and tips I have compiled over my 2.5 year journey of discovering more about what it means to be a cantor. The music part of the cantoring comes easily to me since I have been classically trained as a choir teacher. The other...
My Favorite Catholic Christmas Hymns
Time for Christmas Hymns Again??? It is insane that it is already almost time for Advent again! Time flies around here. This past year has gone really fast. I had my third child in March, and he has filled out lives with more laughter and joy than I thought possible....
Advent: Spiritual Preparation for Christmas
Advent: Spiritual Preparation for Christmas For Catholics, the Advent season is upon us yet again. A time of preparing our hearts for the coming of our dear baby Jesus. There are obviously many things to prepare for this season. Grocery lists, gift lists, mountains of...
Traits That All Cantors Have (Even If You Don’t Know It)
What makes a cantor have certain traits? Some of them are learned, but most of them come naturally. I feel cantors are responsible for a lot. Mostly because some churches are not big enough for a choir, or because their parish needed a leader to help with music...About Me…
Hi, I’m Gessica! I love to help others find their purpose and beauty in being a Catholic cantor. Let me share my story with you…
