Tuesdays, May 2, 9, 16, 23
7:00 pm, Serra Center

What is Church teaching about the difficult choices that can occur near the end of life? How can I best care for my loved one and myself? What documents are important to have in place and why? Who do I call after my loved one dies? How can my parish help?
Illness and death are difficult to discuss; understanding the options can help. In this four-part series, professionals in health care and the Church will share their knowledge of what to expect when a person nears the natural end of life, how to provide compassionate care, and what steps to be taken in the preparation and upon death. Each session is independent.

Free. Come for one, two, or all four. Ideal for your planning or helping a loved one.​
  • May 2   Overview of Catholic teaching on the end of life and healthcare options.
  • May 9   Caregiving options and caregiver self-care. 
    This second of four sessions will focus on caregiving. Teri Helton, MSN, RN, will focus on family vs. professionals and resources. Hannah Hoffman, LCSW, will address self-care, compassion, and guilt; Patricia Sentianin, RN, will share about our parish’s caregiver support group.
  • May 16  Advance Health Care Directives and POLST
    This third session’s focus is on the importance of planning and documentation. Teri Helton, MSN, RN, will explain the Advanced Directive and Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) forms.
  • May 23  What to do when a death occurs: Catholic funeral options
    This final session includes these presentations:
    • Organ donation by OneLegacy
    • Funeral options and the planning process at Padre Serra with Deacon Kingsley

    Registration is appreciated:
Sponsored by the Adult Faith Formation Team, Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association & Ventura County Coalition for Compassionate Care.

Past Sessions

In this three part series, professionals in the field of health care and in the church shared their knowledge of what to expect when a person nears the natural end of life, how to provide compassionate care, and what steps need to be taken in preparation and upon death.

Overview of Catholic teaching on the end of life and care options

Advance Health Care Directives and POLST

What to do when a death occurs: mortuaries and Catholic funeral options