Question 79 — The Effects of This Sacrament

We must now consider the effects of this sacrament, and under this head there are eight points of inquiry:

(1) Whether this sacrament bestows grace?

• (2) Whether the attaining of glory is an effect of this sacrament?
• (3) Whether the forgiveness of mortal sin is an effect of this sacrament?
• (4) Whether venial sin is forgiven by this sacrament?
• (5) Whether the entire punishment due for sin is forgiven by this sacrament?
• (6) Whether this sacrament preserves man from future sins?
• (7) Whether this sacrament benefits others besides the recipients?
• (8) Of the obstacles to the effect of this sacrament.