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John Paul II: Dying with Dignity
A summary of Pope John Paul II's teaching about the respect and care due to elderly and dying persons.
Author:Rev. J. Daniel Mindling
Publication Year: 2005
Item Type: Leaflet, 4 pg.
Item Number: 0542
Price: 40¢ each; 10-49 copies, 30¢ each; 50+ copies, 25¢ each. Bulk discounts available.

Human Dignity in the 'Vegetative' State
Explains Catholic teaching on the care of patients who are not full conscious - includes summary of Pope John II's address on "Life-Sustaining Treatments and the Vegetative State."
Author:Richard Doerflinger
Publication Year: 2004
Item Type: Leaflet, 4 pg.
Item Number: 0444
Price: 40¢ each; 10-49 copies, 30¢ each; 50+ copies, 25¢ each. Bulk discounts available.

The Quality of Life: Who's to Judge?
This article explores the perverse "quality of life" argument offered to justify assisted suicide and euthanasia for the elderly and disabled.
Author:Richard Doerflinger
Publication Year: 1996
Item Type: Leaflet, 4 pg.
Item Number: 9601-DOE
Price: 40¢ each; 10-49 copies, 30¢ each; 50+ copies, 25¢ each. Bulk discounts available.

In Search of the Good Death: Euthanasia and The Way of True Mercy
Presents three touching true life stories of people who gained in their own, or a loved one's, terminal illness a deeper understanding of the beauty and meaning of human life.
Author:NCCB Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities
Publication Year: 1995
Item Type: Leaflet, 4 pg.
Item Number: 9501-STA
Price: 40¢ each; 10-49 copies, 30¢ each; 50+ copies, 25¢ each. Bulk discounts available.

Euthanasia: The Illusion of Freedom
"Euthanasia does not liberate its victims. It takes away any freedom they might have left, by taking away their very lives." In addition, recent events and trends suggest that euthanasia would not be a voluntary option, but a forced choice.
Author:Richard Doerflinger
Publication Year: 1994
Item Type: Leaflet, 4 pg.
Item Number: 9401-DOE
Price: 40¢ each; 10-49 copies, 30¢ each; 50+ copies, 25¢ each. Bulk discounts available.

Euthanasia and Catholic Teaching
Moral principles are illustrated, as are suggestions on what Catholics can do to contribute to this ongoing struggle in our society.
Author:Gail Quinn
Publication Year: 1992
Item Type: Leaflet, 4 pg.
Item Number: 9215
Price: 40¢ each; 10-49 copies, 30¢ each; 50+ copies, 25¢ each. Bulk discounts available.

Nutrition and Hydration: Moral and Pastoral Reflections
Moral principles on the protection of human life based on the dignity of the human person, and application of the principles to questions frequently asked about medically assisted nutrition and hydration.
Author:NCCB Committee for Pro-Life Activities
Publication Year: 1992
Item Type: Booklet, 16 pg.
Item Number: 9213
Price: $2.95 each

Doctors, Mercy and the Taking of Life: The Euthanasia Debate
The euthanasia movement, here and abroad, has fired the imagination of many, using a seductive rhetoric portraying physician-assisted suicide as a humane and peaceful way of leaving this life.
Author:Carlos F. Gomez, M.D., Ph.D.
Publication Year: 1992
Item Type: Leaflet, 5 pg.
Item Number: 9216
Price: 40¢ each; 10-49 copies, 30¢ each; 50+ copies, 25¢ each. Bulk discounts available.

Statement on Euthanasia
Author:NCCB Administrative Committee
Publication Year: 1991
Item Type: Tri-fold pamphlet
Item Number: 9111; en español 9112
Price: 1-99 copies, 8¢ each; 100-1000 copies, 7¢ each

Euthanasia: Where are We Heading?
Notes the push for acceptance of active euthanasia, implications regarding teen suicide, and church teaching.
Author:USCCB Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities
Publication Year: 1987
Item Type: Flier, 2 pg.
Item Number: 8706; en español 8707
Price: 1-99 copies, 7¢ each; 100-1000 copies, 6¢ each.

Statement on the Uniform Rights of the Terminally Ill Act
Public policy on matters of life and death should be based on a positive attitude toward disabled and terminally ill patients, who have a right to live with dignity and with reasonable care until the moment of death.
Author:NCCB Committee for Pro-Life Activities
Publication Year: 1986
Item Type: Booklet, 10 pg.
Item Number: 8611
Price: 60¢ each

Guidelines for Legislation on Life-Sustaining Treatment
Clarifies rights and responsibilities of care givers with regard to life-sustaining treatments.
Author:NCCB Committee for Pro-Life Activities
Publication Year: 1984
Item Type: Leaflet, 4 pg.
Item Number: 8411
Price: 60¢ each

Declaration on Euthanasia
The Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith solemnly affirms the lofty dignity of the human person, and in a special way his or her right to life.
Author:Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith
Publication Year: 1980
Item Type: Booklet, 16 pg.
Item Number: 8011
Price: $1.95 each

Care for Suffering and Dying Persons
How does the church interpret the new awareness of death and dying in light of the Gospel? This question is addressed under four headings; 1) the gospel view of suffering and death, 2) the problem of determining death, 3) appropriate care of suffering and dying persons, and 4) the role of law in relation to death and dying.
Author:Rev. Donald G. McCarthy
Publication Year: 1978
Item Type: Booklet, 32 pg.
Item Number: 7805
Price: $1 each

The Duty to Preserve Life
A concise statement by Father John Connery, S.J., on the legal, medical, moral, theological, and pastoral aspects of death and dying.
Author:Fr. John Connery, S.J.
Publication Year: 1977
Item Type: Leaflet
Item Number: 7711
Price: 1-99 copies, 7¢ each; 100-1000 copies, 6¢ each