ST III, q. 73

Of the Sacrament of the Eucharist

We have now to consider the sacrament of the Eucharist; and first of all we treat of the sacrament itself; secondly, of its matter; thirdly, of its form; fourthly, of its effects; fifthly, of the recipients of this sacrament; sixthly, of the minister; seventhly, of the rite.

Under the first heading there are six points of inquiry:

(1) Whether the Eucharist is a sacrament?

(2) Whether it is one or several sacraments?

(3) Whether it is necessary for salvation?

(4) Its names;

(5) Its institution;

(6) Its figures.

Articles

  1. a. 1Whether the Eucharist is a sacrament?
  2. a. 2Whether the Eucharist is one sacrament or several?
  3. a. 3Whether the Eucharist is necessary for salvation?
  4. a. 4Whether this sacrament is suitably called by various names?
  5. a. 5Whether the institution of this sacrament was appropriate?
  6. a. 6Whether the Paschal Lamb was the chief figure of this sacrament?

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