Last month, the newly-formed Church Renewal Committee met for the first time. This committee has been formed to oversee the next stage of the Church Renewal Process – the development of plans for the maintenance and modification of the church. The committee consists of members of the Liturgy Committee and the former Guiding Concepts Committee. Both … Continue reading 11/12/11 – Church Renewal Committee Report
Category: Liturgical Space
At present, we are exploring the liturgical principles which underpin our work in the Church Renewal Process. Having considered active participation, we now consider the sixth principle, namely: The general plan of the church Over the centuries, many Catholic churches have been built. Very rarely is one church building identical to another, and the layout, … Continue reading 22/8/10 – The General Plan of the Church
At present, we are exploring the liturgical principles which underpin our work in the Church Renewal Process. Having considered active participation, we now consider the fifth principle, namely: Designing churches for liturgical celebration In some religious traditions, sacred buildings are constructed (at least in part) to provide a place for their god to dwell. The … Continue reading 15/8/10 – Designing Churches for Liturgical Celebration
At present, we are exploring the liturgical principles which underpin our work in the Church Renewal Process. Having considered active participation, we now consider the third principle, namely: Unity, hierarchy, order and ministry This principle is a reminder to us that every person has a role; a part to play in the life of the … Continue reading 18/7/10 – Unity, Hierarchy, Order and Ministry
At present, we are exploring the liturgical principles which underpin our work in the Church Renewal Process. Having considered the liturgical presences of Christ, we now consider the second principle, namely: Actuosa participatio The Second Vatican Council called for all members of the Church to be led to full, conscious and active participation in the … Continue reading 10/7/10 – Actuosa Participatio
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