# Euthanasia ## Catechism of the Catholic Church An action or an omission which, of itself or by intention, causes the death of handicapped, sick, or dying persons--sometimes with an attempt to justify the act as a means of eliminating suffering. Euthanasia violates the fifth commandment of the law of God ([[3.2.2.5.p7z#^ccc-2277|2277]]). ## Compendium on Social Doctrine ![[sd-10-index-e#Euthanasia]]