Table of Contents
Foreword Nathan D. Mitchell v
Preface ix
Acknowledgments xi
1 Who, Us? An Introduction 1
2 The Roles of the Pastor 5
3 Assessing the Need 12
4 Parishioner Communications 20
5 Selecting an Architect 26
6 Selecting a Fund-Raiser 32
7 Parish Strategic Planning 38
8 The Architectural Master Plan 45
9 The Financial Feasibility Study 51
10 The Liturgical Education Process 55
11 Church Visits and Assessments 64
12 Developing the Design of the Church 67
13 The Capital Campaign 83
14 Construction-Getting Underway 93
15 Interior Decor and Furnishings 98
16 Original Artwork 103
17 Landscaping and a Prayer Garden 111
18 Construction Wrap-Up and Loans 118
19 The Dedication Ceremony 127
20 Conclusion-Reflections 135
List of Appendices 139
Appendices are available online only and are downloadable free of charge at litpress.org/new_church.
1 A Possible Steering Committee Structure
2 Demographic Formulae
3 Possible Homily Topics with Suggested Outlines
4 Architect Interview Form
5 Architect Interviews Compilation Form
6 Fund-raiser Interview Form
7 Fund-raiser Interviews Compilation Form
8 Strategic-Planning Survey
9 Acoustical Consultants Interview Form
10 A Sample Feasibility Study Questionnaire
11 Church Visits: Church Assessment Form with Design Guidelines
12 Church Visits: After-Mass Reflection Questions
13 Sanctuary Floor Plan: Some Geometry Reminders
14 Value Engineering Worksheet: Evaluations and Prioritizations
15 A General List of Church Furnishings
16 Artist Interview Form
17 Artist Interviews Compilation Form
18 Loan Calculation Spreadsheet in Format for Excel
19 A Basic Checklist ofMinistries Needed for the Rite of Dedication
20 The Rite of Dedication from the Roman Pontifical
