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what is the architecture style used in building catholic churches?

I need to know if all catholic churches share the same style in architecture structure ? and also what do you call all the window images in catholic churces??

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1. It depends on which period you are referring to. I think you are looking for Gothic though
2. No, there is no one architectural style for all Catholic Churches. The guidelines of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops "Built of Living Stones: Art, Architecture, and Worship" state that: A church building "is both the house of God on earth (domus Dei) and a house fit for the prayers of the saints (domus ecclesiae). Such a house of prayer must be expressive of the presence of God and suited for the celebration of the sacrifice of Christ, as well as reflective of the community that celebrates there." For the entire document, see: http://www.usccb.org/liturgy/livingstones.shtml With love in Christ.
3. ima is correct - I've seen all sorts of Roman Catholic churches, including plain "box" churches (simple rectangular buildings). The "window images" are known as stained glass, and many sects make use of them. However, Roman Catholics do have a tradition of using them in their churches that goes back many centuries. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stained_glass Jim