Every Advent and Lent, our parish chants the Ordinary parts of the Mass (the Holy, Memorial Acclamation, Great Amen, and Lamb of God). The Holy (Sanctus) and Lamb of God (Agnus Dei) are chanted in Latin. We have done this for many years, and we continue to do it in accordance with the request of the U.S. Bishops:
The Second Vatican Council directed that the faithful be able to sing parts of the Ordinary of the Mass together in Latin. [...] While prudence, pastoral sensitivity, and reasonable time for progress are encouraged to achieve this end, every effort in this regard is laudable and highly encouraged. Each worshiping community in the United States, including all age groups and all ethnic groups, should, at a minimum, learn Kyrie XVI, Sanctus XVIII, and Agnus Dei XVIII, all of which are typically included in congregational worship aids. (Sing to the Lord, 74-75)
Below are videos, translations, and pronunciation guides to assist with learning the chants.
The English translations of the Sanctus and Agnus Dei and the "We proclaim your death..." acclamation are excerpts from the English translation of The Roman Missal © 2010, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
Text
Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus Dominus Deus Sabaoth.
Pleni sunt caeli et terra gloria tua. Hosanna in excelsis.
Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini. Hosanna in excelsis.
ICEL English Translation
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
Pronunciation
sawnk-toos, sawnk-toos, sawnk-toos DOH-mee-noos day-oos SAH-bah-oat
PLAY-nee soont CHAY-lee et TEHR-rah GLO-ree-ah TOO-ah
ho-SAWN-na een eck-SHELL-sees
beh-neh-DEEK-toos kwee veh-neet in NO-mee-nay DOH-mee-nee
ho-SAWN-na een eck-SHELL-sees
Video acknowledgement & link
"Sanctus -- Mass XVIII -- archaic mode." Edward Shaefer, Gonzaga University Gregorian Schola.
https://youtu.be/6n_DUZN3Ahw
Text
Save us, Savior of the world, for by your cross and resurrection, you have set us free.
Copyright acknowledgement
Mystery of Faith C: Text: The Roman Missal, © 2010, ICEL. All rights reserved. Music: Mass in Honor of Saint Thomas More, Fr. Samuel F. Weber, OSB, © 2017 Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN 47577-1010. All rights reserved. Used with permission.
Text
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis.
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis.
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, dona nobis pacem.
ICEL English Translation
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, grant us peace.
Pronunciation
awn-yoos day-ee, kwee TOLL-ees pay-CAW-tah moon-DEE, mee-zeh-REH-ray no-bees.
awn-yoos day-ee, kwee TOLL-ees pay-CAW-tah moon-DEE, mee-zeh-REH-ray no-bees.
awn-yoos day-ee, kwee TOLL-ees pay-CAW-tah moon-DEE, DOH-nah no-bees paw-chem.
Video acknowledgement & link
"Agnus Dei -- Mass XVIII -- archaic mode." Edward Shaefer, Gonzaga University Gregorian Schola.
https://youtu.be/zP3shbgF3LA