The importance of dying well Flashcards
What does it mean to have a “Good death”?
Death that keeps a person;s dignity until their physical life ends.
Being prepared
This could include making a will or organising funeral arrangments such as music
Spending time with loved ones
This is about building memories with loved ones or resolving issues to bring** peace**.
“blessed are the peacemeakers” The Gospels
Free of pain
Making sure the person is free of pain and given proper pain medication. This could include having care in a hospice whichis a place that cares for peoeple with limiting conditions
“Those whos lives are diminshed or weakened desereve special respect _ CCC
How can this change a Catholics life
Catholics will try to spend time visiting thier loved ones who have terminal illnesses, making mameories to cherish their life on earth
Catholics will try support the work of hospices, some of which are charities, by donating their time, resoucres or money to them.