Abstract:
Blessed Cardinal John Henry Newman has impacted the lives of many college students through the establishment of Newman Centers on non-Catholic universities worldwide. He believed that Catholic students should have a place where they can go for pastoral services and ministries as well as social interaction with peers. Newman emphasized that students should "seek after knowledge, first the knowledge of God and then human knowledge in all its fascinating variety" (8ugg 140). Newman was chosen as the subject of this project to serve as a teaching tool for the parishioners, students, and visitors of 81. Francis as he is currently being considered for canonization, or sainthood. This creative thesis project includes a research portion which was used to develop a six by four and a half foot painting which will be permanently displayed in the narthex of 81. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. A sketchbook was also developed during the design process to serve as a record of the design process and a teaching tool to explain the background of the painting. This research includes details on the rules and regulations regarding how and what type of artwork can be displayed in the Catholic Church and a biographic representation of John Newman's faith journey.
