Diet Restricted food combinations Extremes must be avoided
Euthanasia May permit Healing beliefs Do not believe in healing through faith Healing practices No restrictions Medications No restrictions Organ donations Considered act of mercy; if hope for recovery, all means may
be taken Right-to-die issues With hope, all means encouraged Surgical procedures Permitted, with extremes avoided Visitors Family, community
Roman Catholicism “The prayer of faith shall heal the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up.”
Abortion Prohibited Artificial insemination Illicit, even between husband and wife Autopsy Permissible Birth control Natural means only Blood and blood products