The Church Art and Architecture Commission [CAAC] is a committee of Catholic professionals that serves the Diocesan Bishop by helping to create appropriate spaces for Catholic worship, in keeping with church guidelines and liturgical principles.
Part of the Office for Worship, this commission is the primary review body and resource for the construction and renovation (including restoration) of churches and chapels in the Diocese, from the early discernment process to the completion of the work.
The committee meets regularly; usually on the first Thursday of the month. Pastors considering projects involving their parish worship space are asked to contact Fr. Chris Rouech in the Office for Worship at crouech@dioceseofgrandrapids.org |616-475-1241.
Resources (added 7-28-11)
A House of Prayer: Building and Renovation Guidelines for Roman Catholic Places of Worship
Taste and See: Guidelines for Reservation of the Blessed Sacrament
A Place Apart: Guidelines for Auxiliary Spaces that Serve Worship
Church Project Review Form
Directory: Church Art and Architecture Commission
From the USCCB Committee on Divine Worship
Built of Living Stones: Art, Architecture and Worship
General Instruction of the Roman Missal