Christopher Walker

Based on Scripture, this resource features notated text of Christopher Walker and Paule Freeburg, DC's The Way of the Cross for Children along with responses, Bible readings, reflections, artwork and songs for each of the 14 stations, all in a format that's easy for children to follow.

Introduce the Liturgy of the Hours
Teachers and catechists: are you looking for way to inspire your children in prayer? Parish ministers: do you want to enrich retreats, RCIA and other educational programs? Based on the Liturgy of the Hours, this one-of-a-kind resource offers a fresh and accessible way to introduce one of the Church's most ancient and cherished traditions.

Support year-round and theme-specific prayer
Paired with beautiful artwork, these 25 prayer services span the liturgical seasons and specifically address themes such as "Celebration of Life (for birthdays)," "Creation," "Discipleship," "Prayers for the Sick," "Prayers for Those Who Have Died" and more. Psalms and readings have been adapted from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible and feature theme-specific musical responses that can be sung with or without accompaniment.

Enjoy an easy-to-follow format
Each prayer (5–6 minutes in length) follows the same simple format, opening with a sung Invitation to Prayer, followed by a spoken psalm, a reading with sung Response and one of two sung canticles ("Canticle of Zechariah" or "Canticle of Mary"). Next, come the Prayers of Intercession with a sung Prayer Response, before closing with "May God bless and keep us."

Bring music to life
While the prayer services are crafted so they can be sung a cappella, the accompaniment book—providing keyboard arrangements with guitar chords—and CD—containing vocal and instrumental tracks, plus recordings of two complete services (morning and evening)—help you bring the 30 songs in the prayer book to life.

This is the keyboard/melody accompaniment book for Mass of St. Paul the Apostle, a new Mass setting by Christopher Walker.

Invite active participation
The sung parts of the Mass are truly the song of the assembly. Written to sit comfortably in your parishioners' vocal range, Mass of St. Paul the Apostle is a setting that they will look forward to singing week after week!

Enjoy versatile arrangements
Featuring spirited rhythms, the music helps you express the new texts with enthusiasm. Rich harmonies and descant lines provide added depth to accompaniments you can play with keyboard or guitar alone, or with four-part brass for the major movements.

Lead hearts and voices to worship
Named after Christopher's parish in Los Angeles, Mass of St. Paul the Apostle will find a home wherever hearts and voices are called to worship.

This is the keyboard/unison accompaniment book for Celtic Mass, a revised Mass setting by Christopher Walker.

Nourish worship
From the smallest parish to the grandest cathedral, Celtic Mass has nourished worship communities for years. Rest assured, the revised version will continue to do the same.

Sing melodies you know and love
Your parishioners will enjoy singing familiar melodies. They'll also discover new surprises that feel like they've always been there. Choral and instrumental parts have been rewritten for the new sung parts, but most of the music you cherish remains.

Celebrate the new translation
Striking a delicate balance between new and old, Christopher has provided you with an effective resource to celebrate the new Roman Missal with your community.

This is the guitar/melody accompaniment book for Mass of St. Paul the Apostle, a new Mass setting by Christopher Walker.

Invite active participation
The sung parts of the Mass are truly the song of the assembly. Written to sit comfortably in your parishioners' vocal range, Mass of St. Paul the Apostle is a setting that they will look forward to singing week after week!

Enjoy versatile arrangements
Featuring spirited rhythms, the music helps you express the new texts with enthusiasm. Rich harmonies and descant lines provide added depth to accompaniments you can play with keyboard or guitar alone, or with four-part brass for the major movements.

Lead hearts and voices to worship
Named after Christopher's parish in Los Angeles, Mass of St. Paul the Apostle will find a home wherever hearts and voices are called to worship.

This is the guitar/unison/descant accompaniment book for Celtic Mass, a revised Mass setting by Christopher Walker.

Nourish worship
From the smallest parish to the grandest cathedral, Celtic Mass has nourished worship communities for years. Rest assured, the revised version will continue to do the same.

Sing melodies you know and love
Your parishioners will enjoy singing familiar melodies. They'll also discover new surprises that feel like they've always been there. Choral and instrumental parts have been rewritten for the new sung parts, but most of the music you cherish remains.

Celebrate the new translation
Striking a delicate balance between new and old, Christopher has provided you with an effective resource to celebrate the new Roman Missal with your community.

This solo accompaniment book features organ, piano and vocal parts for the music album At the Name of Jesus by Christopher Walker.

Divided into 17 tracks, one for each of the main sequences of the Passion, this CD serves as a preparation and rehearsal tool as well as inspirational listening during Lent. Arranged with parts for Jesus, organ, SATB choir, narrator, Pilate, Peter, a maid, a slave and a temple guard, this recording also involves the assembly, which sings easily memorized refrains that reflect on key moments in the Passion.

This 15-song CD from Christopher Walker features music for a variety of liturgical occasions, presented in different styles including cathedral choral, gospel and even an Irish tune.

Featuring full recordings of two complete services (morning and evening), plus vocal and instrumental tracks for all 30 songs found in the We Shall Praise Your Name prayer book, this valuable CD helps you offer an accessible introduction to the Liturgy of the Hours.

This 14-song CD by Christopher Walker features music for each of the 14 stations of the cross and serves as a helpful learning tool for background accompaniment.

Their latest collaboration: hymns and psalms for parish liturgies
Their previous collaboration, Morning and Evening, was a musical adaptation of the Liturgy of the Hours for commuters and small faith groups. Now Daughter of Charity Sister Paule Freeburg and Christopher Walker have expanded those hymns and psalms for use in parish liturgies throughout the year.

Expanded hymns feature new verses and instrument parts
Packing a very generous 18 titles, Glory Bound includes eight hymns, five psalms, two canticles and music for morning and evening prayer. Per their usual division of labor, Sister Paule wrote the song texts, while Christopher penned the music. Styles range from gospel and chant to contemporary. The expanded hymns feature new verses and additional instrument parts.

Songs for RCIA, Lent, funerals, discipleship and more
"Be Still and Know That I Am God" is a gentle piece for times of meditation, RCIA, Lent, funerals, after Communion, and commissioning of lay ecclesial ministers. A jaunty hymn of praise, "Not to Us, Lord" is appropriate for commissioning, discipleship, RCIA, and ordinations.

Versatile songs for the assembly, unison anthems for choir, cantor solos
"The Lord's Prayer" is a reverent new chant-style, choral setting of the Our Father. Suitable any time of year, "The Lord Is My Shepherd" (Ps 23) is especially effective at funerals and celebrations with Good Shepherd themes. Designed to be versatile, it works as an assembly piece, a unison anthem for choir, or as a cantor solo.

Gospel-style hymn makes a great Easter recessional
The collection closes on a high note with "Glory Bound." This vigorous, gospel-style hymn makes an excellent recessional at any joyful Mass, but works best at Eastertide, funerals and school liturgies. Both text and music invite improvisation. Sister Paule and Christopher suggest adding solo parts, harmonies, or verses to fit the Gospel theme of the day.

Originally inspired by the Liturgy of the Hours, the hymns and psalms of Glory Bound will inspire joyful participation in Sunday liturgies for years to come.

Prepare for Communion with a variety of musical styles
Prepare communities to receive our Lord in the sacred Eucharist with this recording of all sixty-five Communion antiphons in a variety of styles from chant and diatonic harmony to intricate modern arrangements and musical devices like organum, canon, inversion and imitation. This beautiful CD recording—featuring the St. Paul the Apostle Church Choir, Christopher Walker's home parish—is ideal for rehearsal, personal reflection and meditation. Beginning with Advent and Christmas, a Communion antiphon is provided for each Sunday, Solemnity and Feast.

Inspire renewed devotion to Eucharist
Listen to the choir singing these beautiful settings of the Roman Missal texts as the priest and Eucharistic ministers receive communion, before general distribution. About one minute in length, the settings provide an opportunity for a brief moment of quiet listening for the assembly, just prior to receiving Communion. Christopher Walker has masterfully crafted melodies that convey the deeper meaning of these beautiful texts reminding listeners of the power of God's word and the mystical devotion in the act of receiving Holy Communion.

Volume 2 of this two-volume set includes antiphons for all the Sundays in Ordinary Time in the Roman Missal.

Prepare for Communion with a variety of musical styles
Prepare communities to receive our Lord in the sacred Eucharist with this recording of all sixty-five Communion antiphons in a variety of stylesùfrom chant and diatonic harmony to intricate modern arrangements and musical devices like organum, canon, inversion and imitation. This beautiful CD recording—featuring the St. Paul the Apostle Church Choir, Christopher Walker's home parish—is ideal for rehearsal, personal reflection and meditation. Beginning with Advent and Christmas, a Communion antiphon is provided for each Sunday, Solemnity and Feast.

Inspire renewed devotion to Eucharist
Listen to the choir singing these beautiful settings of the Roman Missal texts as the priest and Eucharistic ministers receive communion, before general distribution. About one minute in length, the settings provide an opportunity for a brief moment of quiet listening for the assembly, just prior to receiving Communion. Christopher Walker has masterfully crafted melodies that convey the deeper meaning of these beautiful texts reminding listeners of the power of God's word and the mystical devotion in the act of receiving Holy Communion.

Volume 1 of this two-volume set includes antiphons for all the seasonal Sundays, Solemnities and Feasts in the Roman Missal for Years A, B and C.

This unique collection contains 22 stories and songs about the birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus. The delightful illustrations throughout this beautifully bound book will captivate children of all ages. This collection is a must for anyone working with young children, either in a parish or in the home.

The songbook features beautiful full-color illustrations and memorable story texts. The CD and cassette (available separately) provide lively recordings, and the activity book reinforces the lessons learned from the 22 stories and songs.

A wonderful resource for the classroom, as a parent-child activity or for children to use on their own.

Music by Christopher Walker, song texts and prayers by Daughter of Charity Sister Paule Freeburg. Illustrated by Jean Germano.

The Spanish-language version of the best-selling Stories and Songs of Jesus contains 22 stories and songs about the birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus. The delightful illustrations will captivate pre-school through primary grade children. It’s perfect for use in a church setting or in the home.

Also available as an MP3 playlist.

More than 130 psalm responses and gospel acclamations for Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, Ordinary Time and major feasts.

Chris Walker uses a variety of musical styles to reflect the mood of the readings for each Sunday-call and response, rounds, responses with verses, songs that include clapping or finger-snaps and others. The songs are written to be sung unaccompanied, but accompaniments can add color and support the singing.

Recommended for ages 6-11.

More than 130 psalm responses and gospel acclamations for Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, Ordinary Time and major feasts.

Chris Walker uses a variety of musical styles to reflect the mood of the readings for each Sunday-call and response, rounds, responses with verses, songs that include clapping or finger-snaps and others. The songs are written to be sung unaccompanied, but accompaniments can add color and support the singing.

Recommended for ages 6-11.

Learn more about Jesus
The third volume in the series, Many More Stories and Songs of Jesus presents 24 stories and songs designed to help Jesus' youngest followers learn more about his life, death and resurrection. Using stories about Jesus and parables that he told, the series—in the words of cocreator Sister Paule—is intended to help children "know Jesus better and know how much he loves [them]."

Bring the stories to life
A wonderful resource for the classroom, as a parent-child activity, Many More Stories & Songs of Jesus is a must for anyone wanting to share the joy of the Gospel with young children. The collection gives these important young members of our church access to the Scriptures, with words and songs that are age-appropriate and beautiful illustrations that bring the stories to life.

Enjoy recordings of the music and the stories
The 2-CD set contains vocal and instrumental versions of each song as well as recordings of each story. The style of music for each song depends on the story, with some being more upbeat and others more reflective, but all being easy and fun to sing.

This 2-CD collection features upbeat rhythms and simple melodies to inspire children to gather, listen and sing.

The acclaimed duo of Paule Freeburg, DC and Christopher Walker returns with a new collection of morning and evening prayers, this time for the seasons of Advent and Christmas.

This collection contains everything needed to maintain peaceful prayer and reflection. Enjoy the beautifully sung hymns and Psalms with the 2-CD Set, follow along using the Meditation/Prayer Booklet, or be guided through each prayer with the new Audio Book — all created to bring you closer to God during this faith-filled season of hope.

This is the MP3 playlist (selected parts) for Belmont Mass, a new Mass setting by Christopher Walker.

Balance ancient and modern
Christopher does a masterful job of setting the English texts in a plainchant style that is simple and reverent. Intended for general use, Belmont Mass also lends itself well to small communities, weekday Mass and early morning Sunday Mass.

Inspire young and old
Equally effective with or without accompaniment, the comfortable melodies make this setting easy to sing with your entire congregation—even children and the elderly.

This is the MP3 playlist for Mass of St. Paul the Apostle, a new Mass setting by Christopher Walker.

Invite active participation
The sung parts of the Mass are truly the song of the assembly. Written to sit comfortably in your parishioners' vocal range, Mass of St. Paul the Apostle is a setting that they will look forward to singing week after week!

Enjoy versatile arrangements
Featuring spirited rhythms, the music helps you express the new texts with enthusiasm. Rich harmonies and descant lines provide added depth to accompaniments you can play with keyboard or guitar alone, or with four-part brass for the major movements.

Lead hearts and voices to worship
Named after Christopher's parish in Los Angeles, Mass of St. Paul the Apostle will find a home wherever hearts and voices are called to worship.

This is the MP3 playlist for Celtic Mass, a revised Mass setting by Christopher Walker.

Nourish worship
From the smallest parish to the grandest cathedral, Celtic Mass has nourished worship communities for years. Rest assured, the revised version will continue to do the same.

Sing melodies you know and love
Your parishioners will enjoy singing familiar melodies. They'll also discover new surprises that feel like they've always been there. Choral and instrumental parts have been rewritten for the new sung parts, but most of the music you cherish remains.

Prepare your community
Striking a delicate balance between new and old, Christopher has provided you with an effective resource to prepare your community for the new Roman Missal.

Divided into 17 tracks, one for each of the main sequences of the Passion, this MP3 album serves as a preparation and rehearsal tool as well as inspirational listening during Lent. Arranged with parts for Jesus, organ, SATB choir, narrator, Pilate, Peter, a maid, a slave and a temple guard, this recording also involves the assembly, which sings easily memorized refrains that reflect on key moments in the Passion.

This 16-song MP3 album features music for Triduum, Easter, RCIA, the Rite of Sprinkling, Eucharist and evening prayer.

The music for this collection was taken from Advent & Christmas: Prayer for the Journey by Christopher Walker and Paule Freeburg.

Prepare for Communion with a variety of musical styles
Prepare communities to receive our Lord in the sacred Eucharist with this recording of all sixty-five Communion antiphons in a variety of styles from chant and diatonic harmony to intricate modern arrangements and musical devices like organum, canon, inversion and imitation. This beautiful CD recording—featuring the St. Paul the Apostle Church Choir, Christopher Walker's home parish—is ideal for rehearsal, personal reflection and meditation. Beginning with Advent and Christmas, a Communion antiphon is provided for each Sunday, Solemnity and Feast.

Inspire renewed devotion to Eucharist
Listen to the choir singing these beautiful settings of the Roman Missal texts as the priest and Eucharistic ministers receive communion, before general distribution. About one minute in length, the settings provide an opportunity for a brief moment of quiet listening for the assembly, just prior to receiving Communion. Christopher Walker has masterfully crafted melodies that convey the deeper meaning of these beautiful texts reminding listeners of the power of God's word and the mystical devotion in the act of receiving Holy Communion.

Volume 2 of this two-volume set includes antiphons for all the Sundays in Ordinary Time in the Roman Missal for Years A, B and C.

Prepare for Communion with a variety of musical styles
Prepare communities to receive our Lord in the sacred Eucharist with this recording of all sixty-five Communion antiphons in a variety of styles—from chant and diatonic harmony to intricate modern arrangements and musical devices like organum, canon, inversion and imitation. This beautiful CD recording—featuring the St. Paul the Apostle Church Choir, Christopher Walker's home parish—is ideal for rehearsal, personal reflection and meditation. Beginning with Advent and Christmas, a Communion antiphon is provided for each Sunday, Solemnity and Feast.

Inspire renewed devotion to Eucharist
Listen to the choir singing these beautiful settings of the Roman Missal texts as the priest and Eucharistic ministers receive communion, before general distribution. About one minute in length, the settings provide an opportunity for a brief moment of quiet listening for the assembly, just prior to receiving Communion. Christopher Walker has masterfully crafted melodies that convey the deeper meaning of these beautiful texts reminding listeners of the power of God's word and the mystical devotion in the act of receiving Holy Communion.

Volume 1 of this two-volume set includes antiphons for all the seasonal Sundays, Solemnities and Feasts in the Roman Missal for Years A, B and C.

Learn more about Jesus
The third volume in the series, Many More Stories and Songs of Jesus presents 24 stories and songs designed to help Jesus' youngest followers learn more about his life, death and resurrection. Using stories about Jesus and parables that he told, the series—in the words of cocreator Sister Paule—is intended to help children "know Jesus better and know how much he loves [them]."

Bring the stories to life
A wonderful resource for the classroom, as a parent-child activity, Many More Stories & Songs of Jesus is a must for anyone wanting to share the joy of the Gospel with young children. The collection gives these important young members of our church access to the Scriptures, with words and songs that are age-appropriate and beautiful illustrations that bring the stories to life.

Enjoy recordings of the music and the stories
The MP3 album contains vocal and instrumental versions of each song as well as recordings of each story. The style of music for each song depends on the story, with some being more upbeat and others more reflective, but all being easy and fun to sing.

This is the MP3 playlist for Palabras y Cantos de Jesús.

The Spanish-language version of the best-selling Stories and Songs of Jesus contains 22 stories and songs about the birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus. The delightful illustrations will captivate pre-school through primary grade children. It’s perfect for use in a church setting or in the home.

This unique collection contains 22 stories and songs about the birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus. The delightful illustrations throughout this beautifully bound book will captivate children of all ages. This collection is a must for anyone working with young children, either in a parish or in the home.

The hardbound songbook features beautiful full-color illustrations and memorable story texts. The 2-CD set provides lively recordings, and the activity book reinforces the lessons learned from the 22 stories and songs.

A wonderful resource for the classroom, as a parent-child activity or for children to use on their own.

Music by Christopher Walker, song texts and prayers by Daughter of Charity Sister Paule Freeburg. Illustrated by Jean Germano.

Learn more about Jesus
The third volume in the series, Many More Stories and Songs of Jesus presents 24 stories and songs designed to help Jesus' youngest followers learn more about his life, death and resurrection. Using stories about Jesus and parables that he told, the series—in the words of cocreator Sister Paule—is intended to help children "know Jesus better and know how much he loves [them]."

Bring the stories to life
A wonderful resource for the classroom, as a parent-child activity, Many More Stories & Songs of Jesus is a must for anyone wanting to share the joy of the Gospel with young children. The collection gives these important young members of our church access to the Scriptures, with words and songs that are age-appropriate and beautiful illustrations that bring the stories to life.

Enjoy beautiful illustrations
Vibrant and colorful, the book presents all 24 stories and their accompanying songs in an easy-to-follow format, most of them appearing on facing pages. The delightful illustrations by Jean Germano throughout this beautifully bound book will captivate children of all ages.

More than 130 psalm responses and gospel acclamations for Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, Ordinary Time and major feasts.

Chris Walker uses a variety of musical styles to reflect the mood of the readings for each Sunday-call and response, rounds, responses with verses, songs that include clapping or finger-snaps and others. The songs are written to be sung unaccompanied, but accompaniments can add color and support the singing.

Recommended for ages 6-11.

This children's accompaniment and Leader's Guide features guitar and keyboard accompaniments and includes full-color artwork for each station as well as music for veneration of the cross. Laminated posters (16" x 17") featuring each of the 14 stations (and one displaying all 14) can be placed around the classroom. The posters can also serve as placards to be held by children during the Stations of the Cross. Designed for children in grades K–8, this resource gives teachers everything they need to lead children in this devotion.

Prepare for Communion with a variety of musical styles
Engage your choir in performing these beautiful settings of the Roman Missal text with the second volume of this two-volume set of choral arrangements, including all Communion antiphons in a variety of styles, from chant and diatonic harmony to intricate modern arrangements and musical devices like organum, canon, inversion and imitation. An antiphon and alternate antiphon is provided for each Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Inspire renewed devotion to Eucharist
As the priest and Eucharistic ministers receive communion, before general distribution, engage your choir in singing these beautiful settings of the Roman Missal texts. About one minute in length, the settings provide an opportunity for a brief moment of quiet listening for the assembly, just prior to receiving Communion. Christopher Walker has masterfully crafted melodies that convey the deeper meaning of these beautiful texts reminding listeners of the power of the word of God and the mystical devotion in the act of receiving Holy Communion.

Volume 2 of this two–volume set provides an antiphon and alternate antiphon for each Sunday in Ordinary Time. The CD recording, featuring the St. Paul the Apostle Church Choir, Christopher Walker's home parish, is perfect for rehearsal or personal reflection.

Prepare for Communion with a variety of musical styles

Prepare communities to receive our Lord in the sacred Eucharist with choral arrangements of all sixty-five Communion antiphons in a variety of styles, from chant and diatonic harmony to intricate modern arrangements and musical devices like organum, canon, inversion and imitation. Beginning with Advent and Christmas, a Communion antiphon is provided for each Sunday, Solemnity and Feast.

Inspire renewed devotion to Eucharist

As the priest and Eucharistic ministers receive communion, before general distribution, engage your choir in singing these beautiful settings of the Roman Missal texts. About one minute in length, the settings provide an opportunity for a brief moment of quiet listening for the assembly, just prior to receiving Communion. Christopher Walker has masterfully crafted melodies that convey the deeper meaning of these beautiful texts reminding listeners of the power of the word of God and the mystical devotion in the act of receiving Holy Communion.

Volume 1 of this two–volume set includes antiphons for all the seasonal Sundays, Solemnities and Feasts in the Roman Missal for Years A, B and C. The CD recording (available January 2014) featuring the St. Paul the Apostle Church Choir—Christopher Walker's home parish—may also be used for personal reflection and meditation.

This is the keyboard/choral songbook for Mass of St. Paul the Apostle, a new Mass setting by Christopher Walker.

Invite active participation
The sung parts of the Mass are truly the song of the assembly. Written to sit comfortably in your parishioners' vocal range, Mass of St. Paul the Apostle is a setting that they will look forward to singing week after week!

Enjoy versatile arrangements
Featuring spirited rhythms, the music helps you express the new texts with enthusiasm. Rich harmonies and descant lines provide added depth to accompaniments you can play with keyboard or guitar alone, or with four-part brass for the major movements.

Lead hearts and voices to worship
Named after Christopher's parish in Los Angeles, Mass of St. Paul the Apostle will find a home wherever hearts and voices are called to worship.

This is the keyboard/choral edition for Celtic Mass, a revised Mass setting by Christopher Walker.

Nourish worship
From the smallest parish to the grandest cathedral, Celtic Mass has nourished worship communities for years. Rest assured, the revised version will continue to do the same.

Sing melodies you know and love
Your parishioners will enjoy singing familiar melodies. They'll also discover new surprises that feel like they've always been there. Choral and instrumental parts have been rewritten for the new sung parts, but most of the music you cherish remains.

Prepare your community
Striking a delicate balance between new and old, Christopher has provided you with an effective resource to prepare your community for the new Roman Missal.