Church Renewal: Reflecting the Importance of the Entrances

Carmel Bulletin, 11 October 2015 Within the design concept for the renewal of our church, new doors will improve the flow of movement between the church and parish centre, as well as the natural light under the choir gallery. Architecturally and symbolically, doorways and thresholds are significant places, linking two different kinds of space.  In … Continue reading Church Renewal: Reflecting the Importance of the Entrances

Church Renewal: The Entrances

Carmel Bulletin, 4 October 2015 Fr Paul is currently sharing with everyone the design concept for the renewal of our church.  In developing the concept, we asked the architect, Jesse Mowbray, to improve the flow of movement between the church and parish centre, as well as the natural light under the choir gallery. The Church’s … Continue reading Church Renewal: The Entrances

Church Renewal: The Shape of the Baptismal Font

Carmel Bulletin, 27 September 2015 Fr Paul is currently sharing with everyone the design concept for the renewal of our church.  One feature of this design is the provision of a new fixed, dignified space for the celebration of baptism. For if we have been united with [Christ Jesus] in a death like his, we … Continue reading Church Renewal: The Shape of the Baptismal Font

Church Renewal: The Baptismal Font and the Church Entrances

Carmel Bulletin, 20 September 2015 Fr Paul is currently sharing with everyone the design concept for the renewal of our church.  One feature of this design is the provision of a new fixed, dignified space for the celebration of baptism. Mother Church earnestly desires that all the faithful should be led to that full, conscious … Continue reading Church Renewal: The Baptismal Font and the Church Entrances

Church Renewal: The Placement of the Baptismal Font

Carmel Bulletin, 13 September 2015 Fr Paul is currently sharing with everyone the design concept for the renewal of our church.  One feature of this design is the provision of a new fixed, dignified space for the celebration of baptism. The font should be free-standing so that the family and ministers can gather around it.  It … Continue reading Church Renewal: The Placement of the Baptismal Font