Res et Sacramentum
When does Christ become present in the Eucharist?
From the moment of the words of Consecration
What are the remote matter of the Eucharist?
(Wheat, non-gluten free) Bread and (all grape)wine
What are the three ways in which one can receive Communion?
1. Spiritually
2. Sacramentally (Mere Res et Sacramentum, No Res Tantum)
3. Spiritually and Sacramentally
In what way do sacrifices of the Old Law work?
Ex opere operantis
What allows the priest to bring about the sacrifice of the Mass?
The sacramental seal placed on his soul through priestly ordination
Regarding the Eucharist, what does the term Transubstantiation mean?
The change of one substance into another, with the accidents remaining the same
What is the proximate matter of the Eucharist?
The accidents, or appearances, of bread and wine
True or False, receiving the Eucharist forgives mortal sins.
False, it only can forgive venial sins for those who are not also in mortal sin.
What did the animal in a bloody sacrifice of the Old Law symbolize?
The soul of the one offering it
Other than the fact that Christ did it, why are both the species of bread and wine consecrated at Mass?
To symbolically represent the separation of Christ's Body and Blood in His sacrifice.
What are two references from Sacred Scripture that are evidence for the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist?
Bread of life discourse in John 6 and the words of Institution, "This is my Body, This is my Blood."
What is the form of the Eucharist?
The words of Institution
Name two effects of properly receiving the Eucharist.
What was the value of sacrifices in the Old Law?
Extrinsic
Why must the priest receive under both species of bread and wine when celebrating Mass?
To symbolically represent the destruction of the whole victim.
Regarding the Eucharist, what is the erroneous belief of consubstantiation?
Where the substance of bread and wine remain but the substance of Christ's Body and Blood exist alongside.
Who is/are the ordinary minister/s for the distribution of the Eucharist?
Deacon, Priest, or Bishop
Name two reasons why reception of communion in Protestant Services is forbidden for Catholics.
1. Species not transformed
2. Expresses indifferentism to Catholic faith
3. May imply defection from Catholic faith
4. Sin against virtue of religion
What four things does sacrifice require?
1. Victim
2. Priest/minister
3. Destruction or transformation of the victim
4. End/purpose
What is the difference between objective and subjective redemption?
Objective redemption is won by Christ on the Cross for the whole of Humanity
Subjective Redemption is the application of Christ's redemption to individuals that happens at and through the Mass
What are the meanings of the errors of transfinalization and transignification?
Belief that the end, or purpose, of the species change while substantially remaining the species, and belief that the bread and wine now signify Christ's Body and Blood without physically being them.
Who may receive the Eucharist?
Must be:
1. Baptized, living human
2. Not forbidden by Canon Law. (Full Communion, Fulfill precepts, 1 hour fast, free from mortal sin)
Under what conditions can a Catholic receive Holy Communion in an Orthodox Church?
1. Impossible to approach a Catholic minister
2. Necessity or a genuine spiritual advantage
3. The danger of error or indifferentism is avoided
4. There is no objection from the Eastern Church
5. Free from mortal sin, and observe the Eastern discipline concerning requirements for proper reception.
Only men of what tribe and descended from whom could offer sacrifice in the Old Law?
Levi; Aaron
What four things are offered to God in the Mass?
1. Praise
2. Thanksgiving
3. Impetration
4. Propitiation