16. How do I approach concerns about the life of the unborn? Do I know the exact position of the Church, and do I act in accordance with it, and offer instructions, advice and support to women, in the light of it? Do I have the courage of my convictions to refuse to help in lethal procedures? Do I back down in this respect, fearing for my job and position? Do I make fun of large families? In the case of a threat to the life of the unborn child, have I done everything in my power mindful of the law and prevailing local rulings, to protect and support the unborn child and the welfare of the mother. 17. Do I embrace with special care unmarried mothers, attempting to rekindle their suppressed or misplaced maternal love, assure them proper support and living conditions? 18. Do I foster contempt for “social outcasts”, such as alcoholics, young offenders, prostitutes? Do I dismiss them saying, “It’s not worth bothering about them?” Part V 1. What is my relationship with my colleagues: doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and other people in the team in which I work? 2. If I work in an atmosphere of intrigue, envy, laziness, gossip, irresponsibility, and corruption – do I succumb, or on the contrary – do I try to clean it up? Do I exacerbate heated disputes or just the opposite – do I try and mitigate them and create harmony? Do I easily take offense, becoming irritable, petty; and am I unforgiving of slights? 3. Do I realize that as a Catholic my duty is to evangelize, above all by example? On the other hand do I flaunt my zeal and devotion? 4. Maybe among my colleagues are decent people who are however non-religious, while other so-called practicing colleagues are less concerned about the sick and are less conscientious? Am I therefore led astray with 108
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