E HAVE to start somewhere. Learning any language can be the work of a lifetime, but that is no reason to put it off indefinitely. When learning more about the history of the liturgy, one can get the impression that everyone has a better understanding of Latin than oneself. That may have varying levels of truth depending on where you hang around, but many people scrape by on the bare minimum or less.
When I’m teaching kids Gregorian chant I try to remember to first go through the meaning of the words. Sometimes I forget, then I wonder why they don’t seem to care. You need to have even just a little bit of understanding to help you love something. You can’t love what you don’t know.
So, the Thursday before last saw my last lesson with my homeschool class on the Latin of the Pater Noster. I’ve made up flashcards, crossword puzzles and a few quizzes along the way. My notes are up at Kidschant.com.
Suggestions are welcome!
