“The church building is both the house of God on earth (domus Dei) and a house fit for the prayers of the saints (domus ecclesiae). Such a house of prayer must be expressive of the presence of God and suited for the celebration of the sacrifice of Christ, as well as reflective of the community that celebrates there” (Built of Living Stones, #16).
The Art & Architecture Subcommittee's objective is to assist the Bishop of Birmingham in upholding certain criteria for the art & architecture of the parish worship space which helps worshippers enter more fully into a relationship that transcends time and space. The committee is to be consulted before any major renovations or the construction of new spaces begin.