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Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)
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WHAT ARE THE LAWS IN CANADA?
MAiD was legalized in Canada in 2016 & expanded in 2021
The 2016 legislation stated a person had to have:
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Bill C-7 in 2021 removed procedural safeguards
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The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches:
“Human life is sacred because from its beginning it involves the creative action of God and it remains for ever in a special relationship with the Creator, who is its sole end. God alone is the Lord of life from its beginning until its end: no one can under any circumstance claim for himself the right directly to destroy an innocent human being.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2258).
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Learn about MAiD & how to Support a Culture of Life.
Recorded presentation by Life Culture Manitoba,
with speaker Alex Schadenberg, the Executive Director of
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Click Here to view Alex Schadenberg's Presentation on MAiD
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MISSION: ASSISTANCE IN LIVING
"The Catholic Health Association of Manitoba (CHAM) believes there is a critical need to re-ignite a life-affirming approach to the care and wellbeing of all Canadians based in shared values of the dignity of the human person."
“Mission: Assistance in Living” (MAiL).
It's aimed at identifying, providing, improving and/or facilitating access to care and supports that advance the inherent dignity, security and fundamental equality of all persons— including persons with physical or mental illness, disability or older age, as well as persons experiencing poverty, homelessness, isolation or a lack of care and support —in order to live with dignity, to flourish, and fully participate in society on an equal basis with others."
Click Image below to view Postcard
These postcards from Life Culture are addressed to key ministers in the federal government, can be handed out to parishioners, friends and family as a way to support a culture of care.
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Order Postcards from Life Culture Here!
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ADVANCE CARE DIRECTIVES
Learn about Advance care directives
Learn the benefits and pitfalls regarding advance care planning, including the use of advance care directives and health care proxies. Discussions from a Catholic perspective of medical decisions such as nutrition, hydration, resuscitation and ventilation will also be explored.
Catholic Clinical Ethicist - St. Boniface Hospital
Katarina Lee - Ameduri - Presented at St. Boniface Cathedral
FAITH BASED HEALTH CARE DIRECTIVE TEMPLATE
Is it important to you that other people
KNOW and RESPECT your HEALTH CARE WISHES?
If YES, you are invited to complete this advance health care directive. The purpose of this document is to direct others (medical staff, health care proxy, family members) about treatment decisions if, and only if, you are no longer able to make decisions about your own care.
An advance health care directive informs you, your family, friends, health care professionals, and appointed proxy or proxies of your wishes about your health care.
Click here to download information on the preparation of a faith-based health care directive
HORIZONS OF HOPE
Suffering and End of Life - A Toolkit for Catholic Parishes
Horizons of Hope by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), is a toolkit for Catholic parishes on palliative care.
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This interactive 4-part video series with discussions addresses:
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Contact: Nadine Fetherston mfl2@archsaintboniface.ca
Dying with Christ – Living with Hope—a FREE powerful, hope-filled course that explores suffering, grief, dying, and our Christian call to care. Led by theologians and healthcare professionals, this series offers deep insight into how we can all approach death with faith, compassion, and hope.
Attend for personal growth or bring the program to your church or community!
Location: Online via Zoom (2-hour sessions) with time for the video, reflection, and small group discussion.
Register or Learn More:
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LIFE CULTURE PRESENTATION
Equip your Parish to Speak for Life
Life Culture would love to come to your church to teach pastors, elders, church staff and parishioner to learn more about abortion, MAiD, and what your church can do to support a culture of life.
To learn more:
Email contact@lifeculture.ca
Call Susan Penner at Life Culture (204) 326-5433
DYING TO MEET YOU
"A project of cultural renewal to humanize our conversation on suffering, death, meaning and hope.
Offered through writing, speaking, events, short films, & through cooperating with others as we seek to value every human person."
Now we do not so much have a culture
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GODLY PERSPECTIVE ON END-OF-LIFE DECISIONS VIDEO SERIES
"Dealing with end-of-life decisions for a loved one is heartbreaking. We want to give you godly and medically sound advice and guidance to make your difficult decisions a little easier.
This FREE 7-part series from Focus on the Family, will give you comfort, wisdom, and biblical truths that will help as you navigate these difficult decisions for a loved one." Discussion questions after videos, prayers & additional reading links included.
Dr. Kathryn Butler, an experienced trauma surgeon, helps discern whether life support may be helpful or harmful.
Learn the biblical principles on:
Topics of each (5 min) video in the series:
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TALKING TO KIDS ABOUT ABORTION, EUTHANASIA & DEATH
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Check out Canadian Virtual Hospice for resources to talk with kids/teens |
Download Focus on the Family's FREE booklet Walking Through Grief.
In this free booklet, you’ll find articles and resource suggestions filled with biblically based and psychologically sound advice for walking through grief in a healthy way.
Whether you’re experiencing loss first-hand, or you’re unsure of
how to be there for a loved one, we want to help.
