Dying with Christ, Living with Hope
Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) is an umbrella term that refers to both euthanasia (a lethal injection) and assisted suicide (a lethal drug) that are prescribed to a patient for the purpose of ending life. A 2020 Church document called the procedure “intrinsically evil”. Many Catholics are confused about this. For the next fourteen weeks we will be providing readers with some basic facts designed to explain why the Catholic Church insists that MAiD is contrary to the teaching of Jesus Christ, and the hope we have when we unite our death and dying to Christ.
The Christian Medical and Dental Association Canada (CMDA) is inviting people to join them for a vital discussion on MAiD in Canada with Deacon Larry Worthen Executive Director of CMDA Canada. The concept of MAiD, whether new to you or not, is a growing part of healthcare that deserves more attention from the faith community. Learn how policies in Nova Scotia may affect you, your loved ones, physicians in NS, and the overall healthcare system. We’ll take a look at this important subject from the Christian perspective, with history, insights and testimonials on the increasing impact of MAiD. Find out which provinces have the most restrictive policies and why change is needed to advocate for dignity affirming healthcare.
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), the Pontifical Academy for Life, and other key partners are organizing an international interfaith symposium on palliative care. Entitled “Towards a Narrative of Hope”, this symposium will take place 21-23 May 2024, in Toronto.
