The Catholic Conference of Ohio is pleased to offer this Educational Resource on Death and Dying issues. It builds upon the Ohio Bishops’ 1993 Statement entitled: Hopes and Fears: Pastoral Reflections on Death. Our hope is that these materials will be used to
raise awareness and promote dialogue around the moral, social and political issues associated with the dying process.

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CONTENTS:

TAB A: Church Documents

• A1 Cover, Table of Contents, Welcome Letter
• A2 Hopes and Fears: Pastoral Reflections on Death
• A3 Ohio Law on Advanced Directives

TAB B: Educational Resources

• B1-4 Facilitator Notes and Educational Ideas
• B5-9 Sample Two-Session Outline
• B10-16 Sample Three Session Outline
• B 17-20 Sample One Session Outline
• B21-22 Evaluation Forms

TAB C: Prayer Resources

• C1-2 Prayers with the Sick and Dying
• C3 Gathering Prayer

TAB D: Resource Listings

• D1 Contacts
• D2-3 Bibliography of Resources

TAB E: Supplemental Reading and Other Resources

• Questions about Death and Dying: Christian Faith and Reverence for Life (Diocese of Cleveland publication)
• National Conference of Catholic Bishops Resources
• Resources from AmericanCatholic.org (use "search for articles")
• Download Advance Directive Packet from Ohio Hospice & Palliative Care Organization

TAB F: Acknowledgements

• F1 Acknowledgements

BULLETIN INSERTS

• Stewardship of Life
• Pain and Suffering, Care and Compassion
• Making Difficult Medical Decisions
• Informed Decision Making
• Advance Directives: The Need for Communication
• Q&A Regarding Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia

ENTIRE BOOK

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This Resource Packet was compiled by the Diocesan Pro Life Directors of Ohio as part of a collaborative effort between the Catholic Conference of Ohio’s Departments of Health Affairs, Social Concerns and Education. Financial support was generously given by the Ohio State Council, Knights of Columbus. Included in this packet are educational handouts, teaching suggestions, prayer resources, background readings and audio visual resources. Some of the materials were adapted from Michigan Catholic Conference’s excellent educational program entitled: Faith Unto Life, Hope Unto Death, Love Unto Eternal Life.

May God bless your efforts.

- The Catholic Bishops of Ohio