Educational Resource
Simple Supplements: Caring for Loved Ones at Life's End (2016)
Reference information pertaining to the Respect Life Program article, "Caring for Loved Ones at Life's End" (in English and Spanish)
Includes scripture passages, Catechism of the Catholic Church entries, papal documents, intercessions, and other USCCB resources.
The following references are provided to supplement each of the 2016-2017 Respect Life Program articles. Suggestions are provided for using this section, but its use is not limited to the following.
Examples: Individuals can use this section to discover where to learn more about a given topic. Clergy can refer to this section for ideas on weaving the message of mercy as related to respect for human life in to their homilies. Teachers can pull personal quotes, stories, information, and references from this section to incorporate into lesson plans that naturally relate to human dignity, and consequently the respect due to each person's life.
Simple Supplements: Caring for Loved Ones at Life's End (English, PDF)
Simple Supplements: Caring for Loved Ones at Life's End (Spanish, PDF)