Index
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
ACCESSIBILITY, ARCHITECTURAL
» For my house shall be called...: Architectural Accessibility
ACOUSTICS
» Acoustics for Liturgy
» Church Acousticians and their Roles...(Part I and Part II)
ADVENT
See Seasonal Environment
ALTARS
» The Altar Is Christ; the Altar Is the Church
» The Design of the Altar and Ambo: The Role of the Community
ARCHITECTS
» Collaboration in Design: The Architect - Liturgical Design Consultant
» Selecting an Architect: A Case Study
» The 3 C’s in Selecting an Architect...
ARCHITECTS, FEATURED WORK
ARCHITECTURE
» Church-Building without Fear in Our Frightening Times...
» One Hundred Years of Change in Catholic Worship Space Design
» Parish Design Projects: Developing Meaning...
» The Fundamental Virtues of Liturgical Architecture
» The Relationship between Architecture and Liturgy
ARCHIVES
» Starting an Archive within a Parish
ART
» A Brief History of Spiritual Art
» Art as Identity
» Be Not Afraid of Abstract Spiritual Art
» Lectio Divina – Visio Divina
» Parish Consolidations: Using Art and Artifacts
» Passing on the Faith through Contemporary Visual Language
» Sacred Art and Diverse Expression in Worship
» To Use or Not to Use? Mass Production v. Original Art...
» Where Have Liturgical Paintings Gone (Part I and Part II)
ART & ENVIRONMENT MINISTRY
See Environment & Art Ministry
ARTISTS
» A Commission Process that Failed
» Selecting an Artist
ARTISTS, FEATURED WORK
» Anderson, M.J.(sculpture)
» Grossman, Beth (multiple media)
» Hall, Sarah (stained glass)
» Helgeson, Richard (wood)
» Janknegt, James (paintings)
» Kemper, Guy (glass)
» Korluka, Debra (iconography)
» Lehmberg, Phyllis (textiles)
» Ludwig, Dean (wood)
» Luke, Deborah (sculpture)
» Misztal, Tomasz (multiple media)
» Naylor, Lucinda (multiple media)
» Sullivan, Scott (sculpture & ceramics)
» Tonnes, Paul (phographic artist)
Celebration of: See Sacraments
Places for
» Places for Baptism: Ancient and New (online exhibit)
» Immanuel Lutheran Church, Valparaiso, Indiana
» St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, Arlington, Virginia
» What Can We Learn from Ancient Baptismal Fonts...?
BUILDING
Case Studies
» Alice Springs, Australia: John Paul II Chapel
» Houston, Texas: Christ the Redeemer Parish
» Background and Master Plan
» Parish Survey & Building Committee Formation
» Lafayette, Oregon: Our Lady of Guadalupe Trappist Abbey
» An Overview
» Carving the Processional Cross
» Church Shows Light, Simplicity of Cistercian Past
» Nature-lit Trappist House of Worship...
» New Brighton, Minnesota: United Theological Seminary
» North Belfast, Northern Ireland: Holy Family Parish
» A Symbol of Forgiveness and Reconciliation
» An Artist's Reflection...
» O'Fallon, Illinois: St. Clare of Assisi Parish
» A Pastor's Perspective
» The Architect's Perspective
» Oakland, California: Cathedral of Christ the Light
» A Brief Tour of the Cathedral of Christ the Light
» Salina, Kansas: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
» A Year Later: Reflecting on Successful Elements of the Space
» Deciding Where to Locate the Tabernacle
» Toronto, Ontario: St. Gabriel’s Church
» The Details (Part I and Part II)
» Eco-Theology Considerations (Part I and Part II)
Process
» A Common Ground Approach...Parish Building Committees
» An Opportunity (Part 1)...Considerations for Building Committees
» An Opportunity (Part 2)...Liturgical Design Consultant's Role
» An Opportunity (Part 3)...Liturgical Design Consultant's Role - continued
» Building...Collaboration between the Parish & Diocese
» Building & Renovation Projects: A Conversation...
» Dancing with the Spirit: Grenada October 2005
» Doing the Theological Work before the Spade Work...
» Master Plan Process
» Mega, Middle or Mini: What size best fits your parish?
» Memory and Loss: A Pre-Design Lesson...
» Preservation and Protection of Church Organs...
» Shared Creative Moments: The Genesis of Spiritual Space
» Things to Remember When Building or Renovating...
» What Pastors Need to Know before Building or Renovating
» Where Do We Start? Building or Renovating...Part I
» Where Do We Start? Building or Renovating...Part II
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C
CATECHESIS
» Building Strong Liturgical Foundations
» Liturgical Catechesis: An Overview
» Notes for a Mystagogy of Eucharist
» Questions for Shaping Mystagogy-Minded Celebrations
» Reflections...Liturgy of Life...Liturgy of Sunday (Part I, Part II and Part III)
CHAIRS
Presider/Presidential
» Pray Be Seated
» Roman Presidential Chairs: A Lesson for Our Day
CHRISTMAS
CONSOLIDATIONS AND CLOSINGS, PARISH
» Eco-Theology in Parish Consolidations
» Parish Consolidations: Using Art and Artifacts
CONSTRUCTION
See Building
CROSS/CRUCIFIX
» Carving the Processional Cross for...
» Cross & Crucifix in...(Intro, Part I, Part II, Part III, Part IV, Part V, and Part VI)
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D
DESIGN CONSULTANTS
See Liturgical Design Consultants
DEVOTIONS
» Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus
DISABILITY ACCESS
See Accessibility, Architectural
» On Becoming the Paschal Mystery (Part I, Part II, and Part III)
» The Easter Vigil and Exodus...
» The Labyrinth and the Paschal Mystery
ENVIRONMENT, SEASONAL
See Seasonal Environment
ENVIRONMENT & ART MINISTRY
» A Checklist for Environment & Art Ministers
» Adorning the Worship Space: ...St. Procopius Abbey
» Banners for Today's Worship Spaces
» Color Psychology & Liturgical Space
» Environment and Art Committee: A Parish Ministry
» Liturgical Environment Ministry: One Parish's Experience (Parts I and II)
» Principles for the Seasonal Environment
» Ten Key Principles for Arranging the Worship Environment
» The Hospitable Environment for Liturgy
» Touchstones for Environment & Art Committees
EUCHARIST
See Sacraments
FONTS
See Baptism, Places for
FURNISHINGS
See Altars, Ambo, Chairs, Fonts, Tabernacles
“GREEN,” BUILDING
» Being Catholic Is Being Green
» Eco-Theology in Parish Consolidations
» For Churches, What's Wrong with Green?
» Has Your Church Considered Horse Logging?
» Toronto, Ontario: St. Gabriel’s Church
» The Details (Part I and Part II)
» Eco-Theology Considerations (Part I and Part II)
HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND REORDERING
» Preservation of Historic Churches: Access the Overall Project Scope
» Reordering Historical Churches
ICONOGRAPHY
» Icon of Christ the Healer
» The Icon: Brightly Shining Darkness
INCULTURATION, LITURGICAL
» What Every Catholic Ought to Know about Liturgical Inculturation
IRELAND
» Church Architecture in Ireland Today: At a Crossroads
» Letter from Ireland
» A Participation that is Demanded by the Very Nature of Liturgy
» Jesus as Model Relationship Builder
» Justice: What Are We Talking About (Part I, Part II, and Part III)
» The Justice Dimension of Our Prayers
» The Mystery We Live
» The 20th Century Social and Liturgical Movements in the U.S.
LENT
» On Becoming the Paschal Mystery (Part I, Part II, and Part III)
LIGHTING
» Using Natural Light to Enhance the Worship Experience
LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
See also Sacraments
» Day and Night...(Liturgy of the Hours)
» Distractions and Awkward Moments? Well yes, but...
» Good, Basic Principles for Bilingual/Bicultural Liturgies
» It Matters Where We Pray
» Liturgical Celebration of Quinceañera
» Our Final Garment: The Story of a Parish and a Funeral Pall
» Significant Directions from the Directory of Masses with Children
» Spirit of Inclusion Inspires Families with Special Needs
» Still Singing the Seldom Sacraments
» The Place of Scripture in Liturgy: Part I
» We are the Body of Christ (Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ)
LITURGICAL DESIGN CONSULTANTS
» Collaboration in Design: The Architect - Liturgical Design Consultant
» Liturgical Design Consultants: Their Tasks
LITURGY
See also: Catechesis; Justice, Liturgy and
» Full Symbols: Why they make a difference
» Liturgy and Contemplation (Part I and Part II)
» Liturgy: Some Key Ideas
MATERIALS, BUILDING
» Polished Concrete Flooring in Sacred Spaces
» When it rains, it’s porous:...paving with pervious concrete matters
MEDIA ART
See Technology, Worship &
MULTICULTURAL CELEBRATIONS
See Liturgical Celebrations
MUSIC
» Space for Music Leadership: Visibility and Audibility
ONLINE EXHIBITS
» Marian Images
» Place of Reservation: The Tabernacle
» Places for Baptism: Ancient and New
» The Christmas Creche
ORDINARY TIME
» The Experience of Ordinary Time
» Where Have Liturgical Paintings Gone? (Part I and Part II)
RECONCILIATION
See also: Sacraments
Places for
» Creating a Space for the Sacrament of Reconciliation
RENOVATIONS
Case Studies
» Arlington, Virginia: St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church
» Litchfield, Connecticut: Wisdom House Chapel Windows
» Mission, Kansas: Bishop Miege High School (Part 1: Overview; Part 2: A Chapel, Not a Church; Part 3: Involving the Students; Part 4: Flexible Space(s); Part 5: Transitioning into Sacred Space)
» Washington, D.C.: Church of the Pilgrims
» Washington, D.C.: Holy Trinity Catholic Church
» Worcester, MA: The College of the Holy Cross (Part I and Part II)
Process
» A Common Ground Approach...Parish Building Committees
» Building & Renovation Projects: A Conversation...
» Dancing with the Spirit: Grenada October 2005
» Doing the Theological Work before the Spade Work...
» Master Plan Process
» Preservation and Protection of Church Organs...
» Shared Creative Moments: The Genesis of Spiritual Space
» Things to Remember When Building or Renovating...
» What Pastors Need to Know before Building or Renovating
» Where Do We Start? Building or Renovating...Part I
SACRAMENTS
Baptism
» Are you ready for this…? The Role of Parents...
» Baptisms at Sunday Mass: Which Sundays?
» Baptizing Infants at Sunday Mass: A Parish Celebration
» Why Baptize Infants at Sunday Mass?
Eucharist
» Eucharist as Sacrament of Reconciliation
» Putting on Our Sunday Best!
» The Heart of the Matter: Transformation
Reconciliation
RCIA
» Rite of Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens...
» Rite of Sending: You like me! You really like ME!
» Rite of Welcoming for Baptized Candidates...
» Scrutiny Rites: A Conscious Act of Serious Faith
» The Preparation Rites: Keeping the Holy in Holy Saturday
SACRED OBJECTS
See Cross/Crucifix
SEASONAL ENVIRONMENT
See also Environment & Art Ministry
In general
» Awe-Inspiring Art...Washington National Cathedral
» Banners for Today's Worship Spaces
» Principles for the Seasonal Environment
Advent
» Advent and Christmas Down Under
» Advent: Spirituality of & Environment for (Part I and Part II)
Christmas
» Advent and Christmas Down Under
» Christmas: Spirituality of & Environment for (Part I and Part II)
» Epiphany: Spirituality of & Environment for (Part I and Part II)
Ordinary Time
» Liturgical Décor...Holy Trinity and Body & Blood of Christ
» Ordinary Time Décor (Part I and Part II)
» The Experience of Ordinary Time
SOUND
See Acoustics
STAINED GLASS
» Evaluation of Advantages and Disadvantages of External Glazing...
» Stained Glass: Old Windows and New Views
» Stained Glass Restoration
SUSTAINABILITY
See “Green,” Building
TABERNACLES
» Deciding Where to Locate the Tabernacle
» The Tabernacle...Part I: Historical Perspectives
» The Tabernacle...Part II: Modern Liturgical Principles
» The Tabernacle...Part III: What's a Parish to Do?
TECHNOLOGY, WORSHIP &
» Media Art in Worship 101: Stop! (Part I)
» Media Art in Worship 101: Getting Perspective (Part II)
» Media Art in Worship 101: An Alternative Vision (Part III)
WINDOWS
» Evaluation of Advantages and Disadvantages of External Glazing...
» In Sophia’s Garden: The Windows of Wisdom House Chapel
» Stained Glass: Old Windows and New Views
» Stained Glass Restoration
» Windows and Statues
Announcements
Events
- Sep 1, All day: Glimpses Of Byzantium
- Sep 4, All day: The Blake Prize
- Sep 5, All day: Vatican Splendors

