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Learn the language of the Liturgy at Mater Ecclesiae

“Lessons in Liturgical Latin” is an attempt to teach the basics of the Latin language by using the “Ordo et Canon Missae” (the order and canon of the mass) as the only teaching resource. Starting with the “Aspérges mē” and ending with the Benediction, you will be guided through a variety of grammatical structures as they appear in the liturgy.

This course is not geared towards graduate students but designed for busy moms and dads and daughters and sons who want to get a better understanding of liturgical Latin. It does not require previous knowledge but it does require a little bit of the sincerity you display every week by coming to Mater Ecclesiae.

A new class for beginners is forming for September. We will meet every 2nd and 4th Sunday between the masses.

There is no charge for the classes.

The textbook is available as a download for a $5 donation to Mater Ecclesiae or the Knights of Columbus, or printed and bound for $20.

For questions and sign up please contact Frank Nitsche-Robinson (click to send e-mail).

For your donation you can download one or all three files.

When working with the textbook on the computer, I recommend having two files open simultaneously, using the PDF file for checking and reading, and the Word file for working. With ALT - TAB you can switch back and forth between the two which makes it quicker and easier to look things up without losing your spot.

Lessons in Liturgical Latin

Microsoft Word 2007

Will not open with older software unless you download a compatibilty pack.

TEXTBOOK WORD 07

Lessons in Liturgical Latin

Adobe Acrobat 7

Easier to manoever than the Word file but bigger filesize (2.46MB). This file can not be edited.

TEXTBOOK ACROBAT 7

Lessons in Liturgical Latin

Microsoft Word 1997 - 2003

Will open with older and newer software. With 2.79 MB considerably bigger than the Word 07 file.

TEXTBOOK WORD 97-2003

The file below called "Grammatical Terms" contains a discussion of the most important grammatical terms in English and how they compare to Latin. This file will be embedded in the next edition of the textbook as part of the introduction to replace the section "Parts of Speech". For the time being I am posting it as a resource to be used together with the current version of the textbook.

Grammatical Terms Word 07

Grammatical Terms PDF

Grammatical Terms Word 97-2003

ERRATA ET ADDENDA

Depending on when you downloaded your copy your document might contain some errors which I found only later.

The dated document below will keep you up to date with alterations and additions.

ERRATA ET ADDENDA

     
     

Holy Family Academy Latin Classes

Mr. John Rotondi also offers Latin classes for beginning and advanced students through Holy Family Academy. If you are able to attend weekly, on weekday evenings, this might be a good option. Mr. Rotondi's classes are based on a classical textbook and not confined to the Liturgy. Please read his syllabus and browse through his lesson plans. For questions please contact Mr. Rotondi. (Click to send mail)

Latin 1 Syllabus

Accelerated Latin Grammar 1 Lesson Plans

 

Latin 2 Syllabus

Accelerated Latin Grammar 2 Lesson Plans

     
     

Scriptural Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet in Latin

Contains all prayers and mysteries with devotions. The formats are the same as for the textbook.

Rosary - Chaplet - Word 07

Rosary - Chaplet - Acrobat 7

Rosary - Chaplet - Word 97-2003