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Sts. Peter and Paul ~ June 29th, 2008 |
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Intentionally working to change hearts for God |
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The Courtyard
The Cross
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About Our Architecture: Symbolism: This is a building which surpasses physical design and function and speaks of the spiritual as well. Its features invite involvement in our faith. There is an openness to the design and to the details. Nothing is hidden. The design is intended to integrate the rich history of the Catholic Church with its relevant applications to an ever-changing society. The building applies the concept of a gallery along the southern side, much like those found in old abbeys and monasteries, to tie together the three main parts of the building. The sculptured cross is hollow in the center, so that it may be filled with the commitment of those who seek Jesus Christ. The church incorporates an understanding of prayer and liturgy. Recognizing the need and importance of private devotional and meditative prayer, the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, the front gallery, and the cloister around the courtyard are all designed with a view to encourage private prayer. The wide variety of shapes in the building -- circles, squares, rectangles and other shapes -- represent the diversity of people who worship here. We are different, yet the same. The four basic elements of the ancient Greeks -- earth, air, fire and water -- are symbolized in the baptistery and its tower which are the only permanent features of the worship space. The earth is represented by the baptismal font itself -- a large block of pink granite, quarried near Foxton, CO. The air is represented by the space in the tower. Candles mounted on the mobile suspended in the tower represent fire. Water rises up through the hollowed out center of the baptismal font and flows down the sides and represents the Living Water of the Holy Spirit. The unique symbolism found in this building was recognized by Progressive Architecture magazine. It awarded first prize in architecture to Father Syrianey and architect Karl Berg in 1984. The American Institute of Architects also selected our building for an honor award in 1990. We are proud of our campus. We hope that you, too, will feel at home and at peace here. |
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We, the Catholic faith community of Light of the World, desire to be the living sign of Christ by showing love for all who grace our door and respect for the gifts they bring. We commit ourselves to the dynamic worship of God in word and sacrament, so that empowered by the Spirit we may grow in confidence to prophetically impact our culture by living out the Gospel and serving the needs of our parish and our local and global communities. |
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Light of the World Catholic Church, Archdiocese of Denver Littleton, CO 80127-2060 USA |
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Our Mission