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Chapel Renovation Details
A new Chapel to seat 200 people would cost about $2.5 million. We are renovating our current Chapel for about 5% of that cost. The Chapel renovation includes the following:
- replacing the AC system that has gone out.
- increasing the seating capacity to 200 people (the CRC can currently house, feed, and sleep over 200, but the Chapel is often too small for Catholic youth groups).
- centering the tabernacle and making the chancel area smaller to increase seating capacity.
- adding a St. Joseph Statue and having St. Mary and St. Joseph at the front in the altar (chancel area).
- installing new wood pews to avoid odors and stains from fabric pews.
- increasing the number of confessionals from 4 to 5.
- making one confessional wheelchair accessible.
- installing new acoustic-friendly flooring.
- adding 19 Stain Glass Window films in the Chapel (similar to what we installed at Marian Hall). Window designs will explain the biblical roots of the Eucharist, Confession, God's Mercy, the Gospel Writers, Sts. Peter and Paul.
- creating a choir area at the back of the Chapel and installing a wireless mic system for the Priest.
We have received a $96,234 to date. We ask you to consider donating what you can to help us renovate the Chapel. In addition, we will renovate the Chapel in phases starting this July in-between retreats and as funding allows. Our goal is to have the Chapel fully renovated by the Feast of the Immaculate Conception (December 8, 2022).
The CRC is the largest capacity retreat center in the Archdiocese to minister to all our youth groups, we need to increase the seating capacity of our current Chapel. Our meeting spaces, cafeteria, and lodging can accommodate 200 people, so getting our Chapel to sit 200 will be a great blessing!
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The Chapel pews will have a small inscriptions plaque on them (1 inch by 3 inch). We recommend keeping the inscription brief to allow for the ability to be seen.
Example:
In memory of Albert & Ethel Brown.
Donated by the Thomas Brown Family.
In gratitude for the Christian Renewal Center.
In honor of Brown, Smith, and Johnson Families