Care and Prepare

Care & Prepare is a parish-centered workshop to empower individuals and families to prepare for the end of life and advocate for their loved ones. This with an understanding of Catholic moral teaching and  The goal of Care & Prepare is to empower individuals and families with Catholic moral doctrine and medical information to prepare for the end of their lives and to care for and advocate for loved ones as their lives end.
put on by the Office of Life, Justice & Peace in parishes throughout the Archdiocese. Discussion topics include Church teaching on end of life ethics, accessing quality care, advance healthcare directives, and pastoral care at the end of life. These trainings are great for parish leaders, caregivers, and the elderly and their family members.

To schedule Care & Prepare at your parish for free, please contact the Office of Life, Justice, and Peace by emailing [email protected].

To view past presentations from a Care & Prepare workshop, select a topic below

View Care & Prepare Powerpoints: 

• Finding Good Care Powerpoint Slides – Providence Institute for Human Caring
• Accessible & Quality Care Powerpoint Slides – Elizabeth Hanink, R.N.
• Church Teaching on End of Life Ethics – Molly Sheahan
• Pastoral Care at the End of Life – Carmelite Sisters

If you’ve hosted Care & Prepare at your parish, why not have a Conversation Project Weekend? The Conversation Project is a great way to involve parishioners in talking about their wishes at the end of life and to help adults fill out their Advance Health Care Directives.

Download the Conversation Project Starter Kit in English (En Español)