The Importance Of Dying Well Flashcards
What do Catholics believe about the importance of dying well?
They believe it is important to have “a good death” that keeps a person’s dignity until their physical life ends
What do Catholics believe is necessary to have a good death?
•being prepared- this could include making a will or organising funeral arrangements such as music choices
•spending time with loved ones or resolving conflicts with loved ones to bring peace
•free of pain-making sure the person is free of pain and given proper pain medication in in order to reduce suffering
Why do Catholics believe in the importance of dying well?
•The gospels say “blessed are the peacemakers” - encourages the pursuit of peace and reconciliation during our life on earth”
•The Catechism of the Church says”those whose lives are diminished or weakened deserve special respect” - before death patients should be properly looked after and treated with full dignity and respect
How does the belief in the importance of dying well impact a Catholic’s life?
•Catholics will try to spend time visiting their loved ones who have terminal illnesses making memories and cherishing their life on earth
•Catholics will try to support the work of hospices, some of which are charities by donating their time or resources to them
What is palliative care?
•symptom and pain management given to a person who is seriously unwell, helping the person have the greatest quality of life possible until natural death
• Catholics promote palliative care as a morally acceptable alternative to euthanasia as It shows respect for the person’s sanctity of life and does not hurry death
Why do Catholics accept palliative care?
The Catechism of the Church says”those whose lives are diminished or weakened deserve special respect” - before death patients should be properly looked after and treated with full dignity and respect
How does the Catholic acceptance of palliative care change their lives?
•Catholics will try to support the work of hospices, some of which are charities by donating their time or resources to them
