An article from PrayTellBlog.

Anthony Ruff conducted the interview for Pray Tell by email. This interview was first published in February, 2019.

Msgr. Richard M. Liddy is Director of the Center for Catholic Studies, Seton Hall University and Former President of the Newman Association of America. He worked on the Birmingham Diocese Historical Commission in preparation for the beatification of John Henry Newman, who is to be canonized a saint this Sunday.

How is the Newman Association of America responding to today’s news?
Members of the Association have been praying for this and working for this for years. I know that this news [of his canonization] fills them with joy. For many years I have dreamed of attending Cardinal Newman’s canonization.

Who was John Henry Newman? 
He was the most well-known teacher and preacher in England in the middle of the 19th century. At the age of 44, in 1845 he became a Roman Catholic, leaving family and friends to join a faith that at the time was poor and despised in England. In 1847 he was ordained a Catholic priest and subsequently wrote a number of classic books, including The Idea of the University, which is still considered the finest book on the nature of the university education. He could be clear and intellectual and at the same time poetic and loving. James Joyce called him the best writer of prose in the English language. He died in 1890, much beloved by the English people. Of him, The Times of London wrote: “Of one thing we may be sure, that the memory of his pure and noble life, untouched by worldliness, unsoured by any trace of fanaticism, will endure, and that whether Rome canonizes him or not he will be canonized in the thoughts of pious people of many creeds in England. The saint and the poet in him will survive.”

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Overview of Catechetical Ministry Part II
Date: Saturday, September 21, 2019
Time:  9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location:  Catholic Education Center
Presenters:   Loueva Moss, Formation Minister, Christ the King and
Debbie Minton, Director of Religious Formation, St. Athanasius
Cost:  $10.00 (check payable to ALMI)
Registration: Register prior to class to insure class availability.  Contact Lynn McDaniel at lmcdaniel@archlou.org or (502) 636-0296, ext. 1267.
Catechist Credit: 3 hours applies toward Associate Level in the content area of Overview of Catechetical Ministry

This course will focus on the catechetical process in passing on the faith, introduce some of the distinguishing characteristics of the Catholic Church, review the process of Catechist Formation, and introduce practical resources from the Office of Faith Formation.

 Teaching Children about the Mass:  A Hands-on Approach
Date: Monday, October 14, 2019
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: St. Martha, School Cafeteria
Presenter:  Annette Bergamini, Parish Catechetical Leader, St. Martha
Cost: $10 (check payable to ALMI)
Registration:  Register prior to class to insure class availability.  Contact Lynn McDaniel at lmcdaniel@archlou.org or (502) 636-0296, ext. 1267.
Catechist Credit: 2.5 hours applies toward Theology in the content area of Catechetics

Sometimes in our school children complain about how boring Mass is and question why they need to attend.  Perhaps a more active “hands-on” approach to liturgical catechesis for children might be appropriate.  Annette Bergamini from St. Martha parish will lead school teachers and catechists through a process that has been successful in exciting children about the Mass as they take an active role in planning, preparing, and implementing a “pretend” Mass for classmates and parents.

 Catechist Day:  Lesson Planning 101
Date: Saturday, October 26, 2019
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Flaget Center
Presenter: Various Master Catechists and Parish Catechetical Leaders of the Archdiocese
Cost: $15 (includes lunch) ($25 if taking both Catechist Day classes) (check payable to ALMI)
Registration:  Register prior to class to insure class availability.  Contact Lynn McDaniel at <ahref=”mailto:lmcdaniel@archlou.org”>lmcdaniel@archlou.org or (502) 636-0296, Ext. 1267.
Catechist Credit: 2.5 hours applies toward Catechetics

Bring your catechist guide/manual and join others in a small group as you sit with Master Catechists and Parish Catechetical Leaders of the Archdiocese.  In this workshop we will discuss:  how to read your catechetical guide; how to get started when planning a lesson; skipping lessons in your guide; how to adapt the lesson in your guide to suit your classroom; other resources that you may want to use and MORE!

Catechist Day:  Working with Children with Disabilities
Date: Saturday, October 26, 2019
Time: 1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Location: Flaget Center
Presenter: Autumn Geraghty, a functional mental disability (FMD) teacher at Ahrens Work Transition Program and former FMD teacher at Fairdale High School
Cost: $15 (includes lunch) ($25 if taking both Catechist Day classes) (check payable to ALMI)
Registration: Register prior to class to insure class availability.  Contact Lynn McDaniel at <ahref=”mailto:lmcdaniel@archlou.org”>lmcdaniel@archlou.org or (502) 636-0296, Ext. 1267.
Catechist Credit: 2.5 hours applies toward Catechetics

This class will discuss the most common disabilities of children and what we as catechists should know while working with them.  What are their challenges?  What are their strengths?  How to be sure we are providing them the best opportunities to grow in their faith.  And MORE!

A Blue Mass will be celebrated at the Cathedral of the Assumption, 433 South Fifth St., on Sept. 12 at 7 p.m.

The Mass is intended to give thanks for the work of current and former first responders and pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the line of duty, a news release from the Cathedral of the Assumption said. Father Martin A. Linebach, vicar general, will preside.

“The Blue Mass allows us to honor heroes in our community — the women and men who put themselves in harm’s way daily to serve, protect and defend us,” said Maggie Cyphers, director of worship at the Cathedral.

All people who work as first responders are encouraged to attend.

Drum corps and bagpipe players from local first responder agencies will be on hand. An honor guard will also perform ceremonial duties.

Representatives of the Louisville Metro Police Department, Louisville Fire Department, Louisville Emergency Medical Services and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office are expected to attend.

The Mass is open to the public; there is no need to make reservations. Agencies that wish to participate formally in the event may contact Cyphers at 657-5222 or mcyphers@cathedraloftheassumption.org.

Blue Mass to remember first responders, officers