Architecture and Liturgy

" And when churches are to be built, let great care be taken that they be suitable for the celebration of the of liturgical services and for the active participation of the faithful" .(Vatican II, Sacrosanctum concilium, 4, Dec. 1963)

This page is for Architects , Interior Designers,Priests, Liturgists , Liturgical Planners and Ministers and those who are involved in the Design and Building of Ca

tholic Churches especially in the Philippines. Possibilities are explored in order to interpret the Principles and Guidelines of the Sacrosanctum Concilium ( Constitution on Sacred Liturgy ) as advocated by the Catholic Bishop's Conference of the Philippines -Episcopal Commission on Liturgy. Documentation of Heritage , Conciliar and Post-Conciliar Churches in the Philippines are covered in this page including Liturgical Arts and Furnishings ,other Sacred spaces ,Sacramentals, Religious ornaments employed

Issues and Concerns in Building of Catholic Churches outside the Philippines are also encouraged to be shared for the benefit of the Universal Church. The objective of this endeavor is to educate the Faithfuls the significance and the crucial effects of physical environment in worship and inculcate in them the significance of active participation in celebrating the Liturgy where Christ is present and TRULY PRESENT in the EUCHARIST.