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