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Ministry of Care and Companionship

On Medical Assistance in Dying and Hope in Christ: A toolkit to share our message

71624139 b00d 45d7 9803 e3d78724f96dIn June 2026, euthanasia, commonly known as MAiD, became legal in Canada. This changed the medical and healthcare landscape for all Canadians. For Canadian Catholics specifically, this raises moral questions that lead to difficult conversations or to their avoidance.

To bring greater awareness, understanding, and faithful action regarding MAiD, the Archdiocese created a toolkit titled "On Medical Assistance in Dying and Hope in Christ: A toolkit to share our message". The toolkit equips people to:

  • Understand the current context of MAiD in Canada and Nova Scotia
  • Talk about MAiD with family, friends, and parishioners
  • Understand our Catholic teaching and stance against MAiD
  • Access further resources

The toolkit is aimed at clergy, hospital chaplains, and those in pastoral care; however, it is available to all. The toolkit is meant to be used as a DIGITAL RESOURCE on your computer, tablet, or phone, and can be accessed by clicking the toolkit image to the left.

Many of the links within the toolkit connect to the resource directly, apart from the links below:

Dying with Christ, Living with Hope

Dying with Christ, Living with Hope

 

What’s Wrong with MAiD?

“What’s Wrong with MAiD?” Presentation
Wednesday, November 26, at 2:00 p.m.
Location: St. Thomas More Church, 15 Caledonia Road, Dartmouth
Register here (optional): https://bit.ly/3JeyX3M

Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) continues to expand within Canadian healthcare, raising important questions for individuals, families, and faith communities. Christians are encouraged to reflect carefully and prayerfully on how MAiD affects our society and the most vulnerable.

This presentation will be led by Larry Worthen, Executive Director of the Christian Medical and Dental Association of Canada (CMDA Canada). Larry is one of the country’s leading voices expressing concerns about MAiD’s impact on both patients and the healthcare system. He will share a clear Christian perspective grounded in history, lived experience, and current developments.

All parishioners are welcome. Registration is not required, but signing up will help with communication and follow-up.

Prayer

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