New Pews and an Altar Rail for a Catholic Chapel

St. Joseph Oratory Furnishings – La Salette Boys Academy – Georgetown, Illinois

Delivered: 12-7-12

The situation:

A tiny oratory is in need of increased seating capacity an altar rail and a kneeler for the front pew.

The problems:

Very limited space for furnishings.

The solutions:

• The client requested an altar rail that could double as the kneeler for the front pew.  This conserved a lot of space but by itself was not enough.
• The pews feature a new type of folding kneeler action that permit 36″ row spacing without cramping the worshipers.  The age-old problem of kneelers being kicked over by tall worshipers as they return to their pews for after Communion prayers is eliminated.

Conclusion:

The seating requirements of the client were met.  Despite using minimal 36″ row spacing, even tall people are able to sit and kneel without feeling cramped.