Webinar: The Order of the Dedication of a Church and an Altar

This is part of our free webinar series, The Liturgical Books.

View the full series of 16 webinars here.

Dr. James Starke of the Diocese of Arlington examines the beautiful rituals surrounding the dedication and blessing of our places of worship. Each chapter addresses various pastoral scenarios, including the laying of a foundation stone, the dedication of a new church, the dedication of a church that has been restored and is already in use, the dedication of an altar, and various blessings of worship spaces and items used for worship.  

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Originally presented Mar. 3, 2021. © FDLC 2021. All rights reserved

View more webinars in the Liturgical Books series:

Overview: About the Liturgical Books with Rita Thiron
The Process of Translation with Fr. Andrew Menke
The Roman Missal with Fr. Matthew Ernest
The Lectionary for Mass with Fr. Paul Turner
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults with Todd Williamson
The Order of Baptism of Children with Rita Thiron
The Order of Confirmation with Fr. Michael Lewis
Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharist Outside of Mass with Fr. John Thomas Lane, SSS
The Rites of Ordination with Fr. Leon Strieder
The Rite of Penance with Fr. Robert Kennedy
Pastoral Care of the Sick with Leticia (Tish) Thornton
The Order of Celebrating Matrimony with Fr. Thomas Ranzino
The Book of Blessings with Dr. Patricia Hughes
The Order of Christian Funerals with Fr. John Sauer
The Order of the Dedication of a Church and an Altar with Dr. James Starke
The Liturgy of the Hours with Christopher Ferraro

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Since 1970, the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions has served the clergy and faithful of the dioceses of the United States by providing leadership, scholarship, and resources to aid in the authentic implementation and celebration of the liturgy.