The importance of dying well

Question 1

What are 2 details about the importance of dying well?

Answer 1

-people prepare for death by making a will or organising funeral arrangements such as music choices
-people will spend time building memories or resolving relationships with loved ones to bring peace

Question 2

What is a piece of evidence about being prepared and spending time with loved ones as part of dying well?

Answer 2

“Blessed are the peacemakers” -Gospels

Question 3

What is the meaning of being free of pain as part of dying well?

Answer 3

Making sure the person is free of pain and given proper pain medication. This could also include having care in a hospice through palliative care.

Question 4

What is a piece of evidence about being free of pain as part of dying well?

Answer 4

“Those whose lives are diminished or weakened deserve special respect” - Catechism of the Catholic Church

Question 5

How is a Catholics life changed because of the importance placed on dying well? give 2 details

Answer 5

1. Catholics will try to spend time visiting their loved ones who have terminal illnesses, making memories to cherish their life on earth.
2. Catholics will try to support the work of hospices, some of which are charities, by donating their time, resources, or money to them.