Sacrament by Sarah Hart

Sacrament
by Sarah Hart

A contemporary collection exploring the Catholic Church's Seven Sacraments, with serene and inspirational songs about each of these rites that shower us with God’s blessings.

One of today’s most cherished contemporary Catholic musicians, Sarah Hart, delivers Sacrament, her 10th collection, which explores what each sacrament means for us as individuals and as Catholics.

The music from this collection will undoubtedly become part of your worship experience. The songs will also be great additions to the preparation programs for Baptism of Children, First Communion, First Reconciliation, Confirmation, and Matrimony. The music will be especially useful for the RCIA.

“Gather at the Water,” about Baptism, focuses on incorporating new members, free from all sin, into the Church through a sacramental bond of unity. “Mercy on Me,” a song for Reconciliation, has a Taizé feel and a message of forgiveness and healing, which could be used at Reconciliation Services, and for inspiration during retreats or personal reflection.

The Sacrament of the Eucharist, when Catholics receive Christ’s real presence in Communion, is enriched when we listen to the music and lyrics of “To Live With Him Forever.” As with the Sacrament of Confirmation, “May You Walk” strengthens our understanding of the life of faith confirmed by the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

“Beloved, Arise” captures the beauty of the permanent union sealed by God between spouses during the sacramental marriage; while “May You Be Known” contemplates the power and grace received by Bishops, Priests and Deacons in the Sacrament of Ordination, remembering that Jesus Christ commissioned his Apostles with the Holy Orders at the Last Supper.

Inspired by the Anointing of the Sick, “Healed in Christ” praises God for the spiritual and sometimes physical healing that comes through Christ, with moving lyrics that speak to the sick, the lonely, and those in urgent need of comfort.

Through the Seven Sacraments, we, as Catholics, are nourished and strengthened, and we express our faith. It is with the sacraments that we are also formed as a Church. The songs of the Sacrament support our reflection on these acts of faith in response to Jesus’ call to become children of God.                     

List of Songs:
May You Walk - 4:40
Gather at the Water -3:39
Mercy on Me - 4:08
Beloved, Arise - 4:28
May You Be Known - 4:23
Healed in Christ - 4:52
To Live with Him Forever - 3:54

Product Details:
Release Date: March 1, 2018
Release Year: 2018
Artist;  Sarah Hart
© OCP Publications

Sarah Hart:
Sarah Hart is one of the leading figures in contemporary Catholic music today. Her songs of faith and workshops have touched the lives of thousands.

Bio:
Sarah Hart is one of the leading figures in contemporary Catholic music today. Her songs of faith and workshops have touched the lives of thousands. Originally from Lancaster, Ohio, she has a degree in music from Ohio State University. Now based in Nashville, she’s on the road a good part of the year, juggling a busy songwriting, recording, concert, and event schedule.

Many of her songs are part of the common worship experience of Catholics in the US: “Go in Peace,” “You Alone,” “Sweet Redeemer,” and others. Her signature blend of folk, pop, and rock delights listeners of every age. She has just delivered Sacrament, her 10th collection, which explores what each sacrament means for us as individuals and as Catholics.

The music from this collection will undoubtedly become part of your worship experience. The songs will also be great additions to the preparation programs for Baptism of Children, First Communion, First Reconciliation, Confirmation, and Matrimony. The music will be especially useful for the RCIA.

Her nine other albums as a solo artist include Til the Song Is Sung and Above Earth’s Lamentation. Her songs have been covered by Amy Grant, Celtic Woman, Matt Maher, Jason Crabb, and The Newsboys. Grant's recording of "Better Than a Hallelujah" earned Hart a Best Gospel Song Grammy nomination.
Sarah’s love for music and ministry intersect in amazing ways. Her dynamic energy, sense of humor, and deep faith make her events unforgettable experiences. She especially enjoys exploring topics around women’s spirituality and working with youth. She has created four popular retreats for women, as well as intergenerational missions and diocesan and conference presentations. “Planted, Thriving, Yielding: The Fruit of the Spirit” is the most recent retreat she offers for parish missions. In October of 2013, she was invited to perform for Pope Francis and a crowd of 150,000 in St. Peter's Square.

Sarah lives in Nashville with her husband and daughters.