Question 73 — 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; second, of its matter; third, of its form; fourth, of its effects; fifth, of the recipients of this sacrament; sixth, of the minister; seventh, 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.