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    The document describes various spaces and features found within Catholic churches. It explains that the narthex functions as an entry lobby or gathering space leading to the nave where parishioners sit. It also describes the transept, crossing, apse, sanctuary/chancel, altar, ambry, ambo, pulpit, lectern, pews, and sacristy/vestry—providing details on the purpose and location of each within the church layout. It then compares traditional Catholic church designs to more contemporary designs like Notre Dame du Ronchamp, noting differences in architectural styles and forms.

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    The document describes various spaces and features found within Catholic churches. It explains that the narthex functions as an entry lobby or gathering space leading to the nave where parishioners sit. It also describes the transept, crossing, apse, sanctuary/chancel, altar, ambry, ambo, pulpit, lectern, pews, and sacristy/vestry—providing details on the purpose and location of each within the church layout. It then compares traditional Catholic church designs to more contemporary designs like Notre Dame du Ronchamp, noting differences in architectural styles and forms.

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    Catholic church space requirements:

    Narthex - The covered porch-like space that


    functions as lobby or gathering space of the church
    proper. This can be an interior area separated by
    the nave leading to the sanctuary.
    Nave – The area where the parishioners stands or
    sits in pews
    Transept- The transverse arm of a cruciform church
    is called the transept. Because the liturgy is
    supposed to be celebrated ad orientem (facing
    East), the left side of the transept is called the
    North transept and the right side of the transept is
    called the South transept. This is so even if the
    actual orientation of the Church is other than with
    the Altar at the East side.
    Crossing - the crossing gives access to the nave on
    the west, the transept arms on the north and
    south, and the choir, as the first part of the
    chancel, on the east.
    Apse - As the term is commonly used in church
    architecture, "apse" denotes the often domed,
    semicircular or polygonal termination where the
    altar is located.

    Sanctuary or Chancel- The elevated portion


    of the church, which symbolizes heaven, is
    where the clergy and other ministers
    perform their proper functions in the
    worship of God. The ambo/pulpit and
    lectern can be found here.
    Altar- The sacred table on which the
    sacrifice of the Mass is offered to God; the
    table from which the faithful receive the
    Blessed Sacrament.
    Figure 1. Chancel and Altar

    Ambry - Recessed cabinet for storing oil used in


    sacraments, sacred vessels and vestments.
    Ambo - The lectern from which the readings are
    proclaimed.
    Pulpit - The podium on the left side of the church as you
    face the Altar from where the Gospel is read
    Lectern - The stand on the right side of the church as you
    face the Altar from where the Epistles are read.
    Figure 2. Ambry
    Pews - Benches on which the parishioners sit.
    Sacristy or Vestry – An area or room where the sacred
    vestments, vessels, and other items used in the
    celebration of the liturgy are stored and prepared.

    Comparative Analysis Figure 3. Ambo/pulpit and Lectern

    At first glance, the difference between the older catholic church and contemporary catholic
    church somehow is easy to grasp. Older catholic church follows the same design most of the time
    where the contemporary catholic churches stands out. The old catholic churches progression is
    the narthex that funnels into the nave that always leads to the sanctuary. This makes a very
    systematic design that gives the
    parishioners religious value that has been
    stuck for centuries. When it comes to
    contemporary architecture, architects can
    be free in designing a religious structure
    where no single style is dominant. A good
    example is Notre Dame du Ronchamp, Paris
    or more commonly referred to as
    Ronchamp. The church is designed to be a
    pure space void of extravagant detail and
    ornate religious figures unlike its
    Figure 4. Ronchamp
    predecessors. Ronchamp is one of the most important religious building of the 20 th century.
    Ronchamp is more of an irregular shape and a sculptural-like form where the walls, the roof, and
    the floor slopes. Stylistically and formally it is fairly complex; however, programmatically it is
    relatively simple: two entrances, an altar, and three chapels. Comparing the Ronchamp to the
    older catholic churches form and shape varies from architectural styles; however, its form and
    shape are mostly box and gabled roof, octagonal tower on either sides. Though some old catholic
    church has domes in the crossing ranging from small to gigantic like the dome of Florence
    Cathedral

    References

    Inside your church, (n.d.), Fish Eaters, Retrieved from

    www.fisheaters.com/churchbuilding.html#sacristy

    Kroll A., (2010), Arch Daily, In the commune of Ronchamp, slightly south of east of Paris, sits

    one of Le Corbusier’s most unusual projects of his career, Notre Dame du Ronchamp, or

    more commonly referred to as Ronchamp., Retrieved from

    https://www.archdaily.com/84988/ad-classics-ronchamp-le-corbusier

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