Ever Ancient. Ever New.

From traditional chant to modern praise, the Catholic Music Initiative offers accessible music, prayerfully designed for a variety of Liturgical styles.

Our Active Partners in Revitalizing Sacred Music in the Mass

Enriching Worship, Empowering Communities

The Catholic Music Initiative is dedicated to transforming the experience of the Mass, fostering deeper spiritual engagement through music. Our approach combines traditional reverence with innovative resources, offering specialized training for church musicians and clergy, and comprehensive Liturgy planning tools. By revitalizing worship practices, CMI strives to create a more immersive and participatory Mass, nurturing a stronger, more connected church community.

Discover Our Music

Diversity in style. United in song.

Dave and Lauren Moore, founders of the Catholic Music Initiative, embody a harmonious blend of artistic talent and devout faith. Dave, a singer-songwriter, producer, and liturgist, focuses on bridging contemporary and traditional music in worship, with a deep desire to unify the church through sacred song. Lauren, with her unique talent for blending operatic, chant, and popular styles, complements this mission. Together, they strive to lead CMI with a vision that places our Lord at the heart of worship, enriching the spiritual experience of the Mass through music that orients the hearts and minds of the congregation towards God.

More about The Team

We offer reverent, singable, engaging music for all genres of worship.

Experience some of our renditions across a variety of mass music.

I am pleased to both endorse CMI and give them permission to use the name “Catholic Music Initiative” in accord with Canon 300 of the Code of Canon law.

Bishop Edward J. Burns
Bishop of the Diocese of Dallas

Dave and Lauren’s work is truly a gift to the Church. They have an incredible ability to lead the congregation to deeper prayer while being sensitive to the needs of the sacred liturgy.

Senator Rick Santorum
Former US Congressman

I have had much success using the beautiful CMI Mass settings, both Mass of Peace and Mass of Advent. The congregation can sing them, and they are adaptable enough to be used by both my traditional and contemporary choirs.

Erin Doyle
Music Director

The Mass of Peace has been a game-changer for our school. We have greatlyincreased student involvement in both joining the choir and active participation inthe Mass. Our students who play instruments have enjoyed learning the music andplaying it at each Mass. It is a joy to hear our entire school community sing the Massof Peace each Wednesday with confidence, reverence, and praise to God!

Gian Gamboa
Director of Formation & Ministry

We use the Mass of Peace setting for our liturgies here at Our Savior Parish/USC Caruso Catholic Center.  I find it fresh, beautiful, versatile and adaptable to any size choir or band and style.  It helps our students encounter Christ in the Mass because it highlights the text of the Mass not just the musical composition. I highly recommend adding this setting to your parish/church music repertoire.

Francis Cabildo
Director of Worship

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Discover firsthand testimonials and stories from those who've experienced the transformative power of CMI's sacred music initiatives.

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