Pompallier himene revitalized

Learn the Catholic anthem M?�Maria.�

Two brief videos have been prepared to help everyone across the country learn to sing the himene�M?�Maria.�Over the years the versions, pronunciations and melodies of the hymn have varied from Pompallier�s original. As many people throughout the country are not familiar with the hymn, the rededication on 15th August feast of the Assumption, gives us an opportunity to promote�M?�Maria�as a national Catholic anthem.

These videos return to the source, the Hokianga, to learn the original text and melody from the locals.

The first is a brief documentary style introduction to the hymn.

The second a more focussed teaching resource with the words on screen to sing along with.

��M? Maria has to be our anthem. The first Catholic bishop of Aotearoa - right!�

It makes sense to revive M? Maria and let everyone in Aotearoa know that.�

The time is right.�� Mina Pomare-Peita

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A Powerpoint to assist in learning this himene can be downloaded from HERE

Why�M?�Maria?

Curious to know more about the story behind the words of the Bishop Pompallier himene�M?�Maria?

Watch this video��Why�M?�Maria?� and learn more of the early Catholic history of Aotearoa New Zealand. HERE

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A fourth video prepared by Manuel Beazley, Vicar for Maori, Auckland, is a detailed pronunciation guide. Check it out on Youtube HERE

A video of the highlights from the Rededication Mass will be available on �www.tearaamaria.nz�after 16th August.

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