Responsibility, Rehabilitation, and Rest - Softcover

In this new statement on church art and environment, the U.S. bishops address the needs of parishes and dioceses as they engage in building or renovating churches. Written to assist pastors, parishioners, diocesan staffs, congregations, and bishops as well as architects, liturgical consultants and artists, this statement reflects the insights and experience of diocesan directors, musicians, liturgical design consultants, scholars, and academics in theology and architecture. Divided into four sections, the document includes a theological reflection on the liturgy and liturgical architecture, an outline of essential liturgical principles, a description of the practical elements involved the building or renovation process, and suggestions on including art in worship spaces. This document is available in two formats, three-hole punched for easy insertion in a binder and paperback. From the U.S. bishops, 2000. No. 5-395, Three-hole format, 112 pp., $9.95 No. 5-408, Paperback, 112 pp., $9.95 Also Available Dedication of a Church and an Altar From the International Commission on English in the Liturgy and the Bishops' Committee on the Liturgy, NCCB, 1989. No. 331-0, 120 pp., $29.95