Physician Assisted Suicide
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“Whatever its motives and means, direct euthanasia consists in putting an end to the lives of handicapped, sick, or dying persons. It is morally unacceptable. Thus an act or omission which, of itself or by intention, causes death in order to eliminate suffering constitutes a murder gravely contrary to the dignity of the human person and to the respect due to the living God, his Creator. The error of judgment into which one can fall in good faith does not change the nature of this murderous act, which must always be forbidden and excluded.”
—CCC 2277
ADVANCED DIRECTIVES
Fill out a Catholic Advance Directive and discuss your wishes with your family. See the required Oregon State Form with suggested Catholic language HERE. Request assistance in having a workshop on advance directives at your parish. Contact Sister Veronica Schueler, FSE, Delegate for Catholic Health Care at vschueler@archdpdx.org
Act
- Find ideas under "Corporal Work of Mercy: Pray for the Living and the Dead."
- Find ideas under "Corporal Work of Mercy: Visit the Sick."
- Fill out a Catholic Living Will and discuss your wishes with your family.
- Hold a living will workshop at your parish.
- Volunteer at a local assisted living center.
EDUCATE YOUR PARISH
USCCB: ASSISTED SUICIDE VIDEOS
- The Alvarez Family Story NEW!
- Cecilia's Story NEW!
- Maggie's Story
- Jeanette's Story: 15 Years Later
- John's Story: Beyond Independence
- PAS: Not Just About Autonomy NEW!
- PAS Does Not Improve End-of-Life Care NEW!
- PAS: Not Just About Dying Patients NEW!
- PAS Promotes Suicide NEW!
- USCCB: Euthanasia
- To Live Each Day with Dignity
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