Meaning of Death

Question 1

what is the meaning of death to Catholics?

Answer 1

• J died on cross, paid for our sins, rose from dead, defeated death
• Catholics hope to go to heaven and spend eternity with God

Question 2

give a quote about the meaning of death

Answer 2

• St Paul: “O death where is your victory? Death where is your sting?”
• don’t worry as reward in after life with Christ much greater

Question 3

what does it mean to die well?

Answer 3

• keep dignity: honourable death
• quality of life: meaninful til end

Question 4

how do you prepare someone to die well?

Answer 4

• palliative care (symptom/pain management)
• 1995: endorsed by Pope John Paul II
• Evangelium Vitae allows rejection of treatment and maintain dignity and quality of life