Script categories

Unclassified

Temporary review category for scripts whose correct category has not yet been determined. It should not be treated as a final classification.

Other / Not Listed

Temporary submission category used when the uploader cannot find an appropriate existing category. Before approval, an administrator should assign an existing category or create a suitable new category. It should not normally remain on a published script.

Entrance

Music specifically intended for the entrance or opening procession of the Mass, gathering the congregation and beginning the celebration.

Lord have Mercy

Settings of the Kyrie or other forms of the Mass petition “Lord, have mercy / Christ, have mercy,” including Kyrie eleison and Christe eleison.

Glory be to God

Settings of the Gloria or “Glory to God in the highest” text used in the Mass.

Responsorial Psalm

Psalm settings specifically structured or identified for use as the Responsorial Psalm in the Liturgy of the Word, normally involving a recurring response and verses.

Gospel Acclamation

Music intended to accompany the acclamation before the Gospel, including Alleluia settings and appropriate Lenten Gospel acclamations.

I Believe (Credo)

Settings of the Creed or Profession of Faith, including the Nicene Creed and other approved Credo texts used during Mass.

Prayer of the Faithful

Music specifically intended for the Universal Prayer or Prayer of the Faithful, normally providing a sung response to petitions or intercessions.

Offertory

Songs centred on offering oneself, one's praise, thanksgiving, service or possessions to God. This category generally expresses the act or spirit of giving rather than specifically presenting bread, wine or gifts at the altar.

Consecration

Songs whose text explicitly focuses on the altar, sacrifice, bread and wine, or the presentation and acceptance of Eucharistic gifts. In ChoirScript classification, these textual elements distinguish it from more general Offertory songs.

Holy Holy Holy

Settings of the Sanctus: “Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of hosts,” including equivalent translations used during the Eucharistic Prayer.

Our Father

Musical settings of the Lord's Prayer, “Our Father,” used during the Communion Rite of the Mass.

Lamb of God

Settings of the Agnus Dei or “Lamb of God” litany used during the breaking of bread before Communion.

Communion

Music specifically associated with receiving the Eucharist, particularly texts concerning the Body and Blood of Christ, spiritual nourishment, Eucharistic union or coming to the table of the Lord.

Recessional

Music specifically intended for the conclusion of Mass or the departure of the ministers and congregation, often expressing thanksgiving, mission, sending forth or joyful departure.

Ordinary Time

Music specifically suitable for or associated with the liturgical season of Ordinary Time when no more specific Mass part or seasonal category defines the work. It should not be used simply as a catch-all for general Christian music.

Advent

Music centred on waiting, preparation and expectation for the coming of Christ, including themes of prophecy, the Messiah and preparation for Christmas.

Christmas

Music centred on the Nativity, the birth of Jesus Christ, the Incarnation and the celebration of the Christmas season.

Lent

Music specifically associated with the Lenten season, including themes of repentance, conversion, fasting, mercy, the Cross and preparation for the Passion and Easter.

Easter

Music centred on the Resurrection of Christ, the Paschal mystery and the joy and victory associated with the Easter season.

Pentecost

Music specifically associated with Pentecost, particularly the coming of the Holy Spirit, His gifts, renewal and the mission of the Church.

Classical

Choral works belonging to or strongly reflecting the Western classical or art-music tradition, including motets, anthems and other established classical choral repertoire. Do not use this category merely because a piece is SATB, old, difficult or written in Latin.

Concert

Choral works intended or particularly suited for concerts, competitions, festivals, recitals and other performance settings rather than a specific liturgical function.

Marian

Music specifically centred on the Blessed Virgin Mary, including prayers, hymns, praise and devotional texts addressed to or concerning Mary.

Lord's Hymns

Hymns and devotional songs centred directly on Jesus Christ or the Lord, especially congregational or hymn-like works of praise, trust, love and devotion that do not have a more specific Mass, seasonal or devotional function.

Wedding

Music specifically associated with Christian marriage, including texts concerning love, covenant, fidelity, the blessing of a couple or the celebration of Matrimony.

Funeral

Music specifically associated with Christian funerals, mourning, eternal life, resurrection hope, remembrance or the commendation of the deceased.

Eucharistic Adoration

Music intended for prayer and worship before the Blessed Sacrament outside the celebration of Mass, particularly texts centred on adoring Christ present in the Eucharist.

Benediction

Music specifically associated with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and the rites surrounding the Eucharistic blessing, rather than Eucharistic devotion in general.

Taize

Music originating from, associated with or clearly identified as part of the Taizé tradition and repertoire. Repetition or simplicity alone is not sufficient to classify a work as Taizé.

Non-Liturgical Songs

Songs whose subject or purpose is not Christian liturgy or worship, including secular, cultural, folk, patriotic, romantic, social or other non-liturgical repertoire.

Sacred Choral

Christian sacred choral music centred on Scripture, prayer, praise, biblical narratives or other religious themes that is not better classified under a specific Mass part, liturgical season, occasion or devotional category.