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19/6/11 – Guiding Concepts

You may recall that last year, two parish meetings were held as part of our Church Renewal Process. The latter of these was primarily focused on sharing the important aspects and values of our parish community that should be kept in mind when preparing plans to renew the liturgical space. From this meeting, the discussions … Continue reading 19/6/11 – Guiding Concepts

Church Renovation Process, Liturgical Environment, Liturgical Space

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 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

Church Renovation Process, Liturgical Environment, Liturgical Space

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 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

Celebrating Mass, Church Renovation Process, liturgical ministry, Liturgical Space

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 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

Celebrating Mass, Church Renovation Process, Eucharist, Liturgical Space

10/7/10 – Actuosa Participatio

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