Copyright
NLC ARTICLES
There has been a great deal of confusion regarding copyright obligations and licensing in recent years. This guideline aims to clarify the current situation with regard to liturgy and worship in parishes and schools, identifying what activities require permissions from copyright owners and where to gain permissions.
This document provides an abridged series of questions based on Guidelines: Copyright in Parish and School Liturgy. Please consult that document (above) for more detailed discussions and advice on each of the questions in this FAQ.
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This article provides useful examples for copyright citations for texts, readings and music used in the liturgy. It explains the requirements in relation to acknowledgment and reporting of texts and lyrics that are printed in liturgical booklets or displayed on screens.
DIOCESAN RESOURCES
Brisbane
This article defines what copyright is, details the specific rights that belong only to a copyright holder, and sets out when the copyright to a work ceases.
Questions frequently received by liturgy offices in relation to copyright issues are given here, along with the answers to these enquiries.
This page outlines the correct way to reference liturgical and church resources in order to respect copyright and intellectual property laws.
A curated list of training films and links is provided to help parishes understand and comply with copyright requirements for liturgical use.
Clear information is offered on the legal use of YouTube content in liturgical and pastoral contexts, with attention to licensing obligations.
Perth
This downloadable PDF is a resource to to assist Church Musicians to comply with copyright requirements. It describes the different kinds of copyright and how to obtain permission. License requirements are examined and answers to frequently asked questions are provided.
Wollongong
This downloadable resource outlines the nature of copyright in the liturgical context. It describes how to obtain the different types of copyright and the licenses available and the importance of compliance.
This downloadable resource, in a question and answer format, provides an overview of copyright requirements in the liturgy.
BULLETIN ARTICLES
There is a moral and legal obligation to respect copyright law and the rights of composers and publishers. A copyright licence must be purchased if a school or parish livestreams, reprints or projects copyrighted song lyrics or melodies for any prayer, worship or liturgical celebration. A copyright acknowledgement must be displayed for each song and the songs used each week must be reported to the licensing agency.
