More parish should include projectors

[JMMJ]

I am sure creative minds couldn’t figure it out. I can’t tell what the possibilities would be from one picture.

 

[maryjk]

The point is, not all churches are designed for those that need a projector.

And for me, I am thankful for that.

 

[Tis_Bearself]

Actually, that church you posted has way more space at the sides for some type of screen (Which would probably mean it needs two projectors, unless everybody who wants to watch projected images sits on one side) than many of the older churches I’ve seen.

On the general idea of having projectors, I think it’s important to define what the actual need is and who we’re trying to serve with the projectors, before adding them. For instance, at large cathedrals, it’s quite clear: the projectors are to help people who are sitting in the back, sides or with other “obstructed views” see the Mass. The projection screens are positioned so these people will be able to see them. That’s seeing a need, and meeting a need. It’s not just somebody saying, “Projectors would be nice. We need to get modern and creative and stop being so resistant to new and different ideas. Let’s get some projectors and use them.”

 

[maryjk]

Actually, that church you posted has way more space at the sides for some type of screen (Which would probably mean it needs two projectors, unless everybody who wants to watch projected images sits on one side) than many of the older churches I’ve seen.

But only if people are going to sit turned toward the screens and away from the altar and Jesus. Which was my point.

Do we really want people to watch screens instead of watching the altar? Is that really better than looking at a book that literally has the same information?

 

[Tis_Bearself]

Do we really want people to watch screens instead of watching the altar? Is that really better than looking at a book that literally has the same information?

I honestly don’t want people watching screens instead of watching the altar, unless it’s a case of they can’t see the altar or they have some other vision or hearing impairment.
That’s why I’m saying, figure out why we need the screens.
A lot of older people actually have trouble looking at a big distant screen and are much better off using their missal or their issue of Magnificat, which they’re familiar with.

 

[maryjk]

So maybe we are cross talking here.

My understanding was the screens showed words, and only words. Not that it projected a picture of what was happening on the altar.

And my point is, the words are available in the missal.

Or are we talking about having a camera and a projector, showing the actual altar?

 

[Joe_5859]

So where would you project in this church?

Before I read your comment, I thought there were two screens on the sides in this photo.

I guess you would have to take down those two things. Are they paintings? I can’t quite make it out.

But yeah, my parish is similar. There really isn’t a place for a screen without some major shuffling around. It’s complicated by the fact that the back wall is curved.

 

[maryjk]

Paintings or not, they are connected to the curved wall.

 

[Tis_Bearself]

The screens I’ve seen, as I said, were primarily for projecting the Mass, or a talk by the Pope, or similar, to people who were so far away or in a bad spot to see.
Usually you are getting a video of the Mass or the person speaking. It might have subtitles across the bottom.
Usually it is not used for words to hymns.

 

[maryjk]

The screens I’ve seen, as I said, were primarily for projecting the Mass, or a talk by the Pope, or similar, to people who were so far away or in a bad spot to see.
Usually you are getting a video of the Mass or the person speaking. It might have subtitles across the bottom.
Usually it is not used for words to hymns.

So my comments are, in general, directed to the OP, where the projector is being used for words. Whether to the song or the prayers, only words are projected.

Projecting the Mass, in my opinion, is a totally different topic.

 

[JMMJ]

But only if people are going to sit turned toward the screens and away from the altar and Jesus. Which was my point.

Do we really want people to watch screens instead of watching the altar? Is that really better than looking at a book that literally has the same information?

Jesus is everywhere.

Again, screens are an aid.