Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament

The celebration of the Eucharist is the focus of the normal Sunday assembly. As such, the major space of a church is designed for this action Beyond the celebration of the Eucharist, the Church has had a most ancient tradition of reserving the eucharistic bread. The purpose of the reservation is to bring communion to the sick and to be the object of private devotion. 

A room or chapel specifically designed and separate form the major space is important so that no confusion can take place between the celebration of the Eucharist and reservation. Active and static aspects of the same reality cannot claim the same human attention at the same time. Having the Eucharist reserved in a place apart does not mean it ha been relegated to a secondary place of no importance. Rather, a space carefully designed and appointed can give proper attention to the reserved sacrament.