In Sure and Certain Hope — Study Guide
In Sure and Certain Hope: Study Guide supports individuals and groups who wish to explore the theological and pastoral questions raised by medical assistance in dying. Developed as a companion to the Anglican Church of Canada’s primary resource In Sure and Certain Hope, the guide offers structured processes, case studies and reflective tools for thoughtful, prayerful conversation in community.
The study guide helps groups enter complex discussions with care, grounding reflection in Christian hope, pastoral presence and the shared responsibility to accompany one another at the end of life.
Suggested uses
- Parish study groups exploring end-of-life pastoral care
- Clergy, lay leaders and pastoral visitors seeking guided frameworks for discussion
- Healthcare chaplains and spiritual care providers
- Theological education, formation programs and facilitated workshops
Key themes
- The Christian call to accompaniment, compassion and presence
- Speaking honestly about suffering, hope and end-of-life decisions
- Deepening skills for listening, facilitation and pastoral discernment
- Theological principles shaping pastoral care in the context of MAID
- Case-based reflection on real-world pastoral situations
Best suited for: individuals, parish leaders, pastoral teams, chaplains, theological students and any group seeking structured, faithful conversation about end-of-life pastoral care.