ST III, q. 83

Of the Rite of This Sacrament

We have now to consider the Rite of this sacrament, under which head there are six points of inquiry:

(1) Whether Christ is sacrificed in the celebration of this mystery?

(2) Of the time of celebrating;

(3) Of the place and other matters relating to the equipment for this celebration;

(4) Of the words uttered in celebrating this mystery;

(5) Of the actions performed in celebrating this mystery.

(6) Of the defects which occur in the celebration of this sacrament.

Articles

  1. a. 1Whether Christ is sacrificed in this sacrament?
  2. a. 2Whether the time for celebrating this mystery has been properly determined?
  3. a. 3Whether this sacrament ought to be celebrated in a house and with sacred vessels?
  4. a. 4Whether the words spoken in this sacrament are properly framed?
  5. a. 5Whether the actions performed in celebrating this sacrament are becoming?
  6. a. 6Whether the defects occurring during the celebration of this sacrament can be sufficiently met by observing the Church's statutes?

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