The Minister of the Sacraments

Summa of Moral Theology (Summa Theologiae Moralis)

Hieronymus Noldin, S.J.

Vol. III, Book First. On the Sacrame…, Question Third. On the Min…, Article First. On the Minister Himself, n. 17 — 17. Notions. 1. The minister of the sacraments is said to be he who performs, in Christ's name, the sacred rite instituted by Christ. The principal minister of the sacraments, namely he in whose name the sacraments are c… Read in context →

A Manual of Moral Theology for English-Speaking Countries

Thomas Slater, S.J. — 14 passages

Vol. II, Bk. II, Chapter III. The Minister of the Sacraments, n. 1 — THE sacraments were instituted by Christ as so many channels or conduits by which he might convey to the souls of men the fruits of his passion and death. They are administered in his name and by his authority, and so Ch… Read in context →

Vol. II, Bk. II, Ch. III, Section I. The Attention and Intention of the Minister, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. II, Ch. III, Section II. The Faith and Holiness of the Minister, nn. 1 & 2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. II, Ch. III, Section III. The Duty of Administering the Sacraments, nn. 1 & 2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. II, Ch. III, Section IV. The Duty of Refusing the Sacraments to the Unworthy, nn. 1, 2, 3 & 4 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Manual of Moral Theology (Manuale Theologiae Moralis)

Ludovicus Wouters, C.SS.R. — 3 passages

Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. I, Diss. II, Part I. On the Person Ministering, n. 12 — The minister of a sacrament is he to whom the administration of the sacraments belongs by legitimate authority. A twofold minister is distinguished, namely principal and secondary, according as the administration of the … Read in context →

Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. I, Diss. III, Appendix. On Sacramentals, n. 49 — IV. Ministration or use. 1. In general, the legitimate minister of sacramentals is a cleric to whom power has been granted for this and who has not been prohibited by competent ecclesiastical authority from exercising th… Read in context →

Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. IV, Diss. III, Pt. II, Sect. II, Ch. IV, Art. III, Etc, n. 269 — IV. A server assisting at Mass is required, and indeed a male. If a man is lacking, a woman can be employed for a just cause, under this law, however, that she answer from a distance and in no way approach the altar (can… Read in context →

Moral Theology: A Complete Course (McHugh & Callan)

John A. McHugh, O.P., and Charles J. Callan, O.P.

Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. IV, Art. 1. The Sacraments in …, The Minister of the Sacraments, n. 2664 — Twofold Ministry of the Sacraments. Twofold Ministry of the Sacraments.—(a) The ministry of production (confectio) is the application of form to matter that makes the Sacrament (e.g., the consecration of bread and wine); (b) the ministry of bestowal (admin… Read in context →

Institutions of Moral Theology (Institutiones Theologiae Moralis)

Gennaro Bucceroni, S.J. — 46 passages

Vol. I, On the Precept of Charity, VI. On Scandal, n. 444 — Resolves: Therefore it is not licit to ask, for example, from a notary something opposed to his office. But it is licit to ask the sacraments from an unworthy minister, or an oath from one who is going to commit perjury,… Read in context →

Vol. III, On the Sacraments in General, III. On the Minister of the Sacraments, nn. 337–379 (43 passages)

Vol. III, On the Eucharist, III. On the Minister of the Eucharist, n. 539 — Can a priest laboring under infirmity in the thumb and index finger minister the Eucharist with other fingers? - It seems to be denied, at least more probably, apart from a case of very grave necessity. The reason is tha… Read in context →

Vol. III, On the Eucharist, VII. Various Adjuncts of Mass, n. 653 — What sort of sin is it to celebrate without a minister? - It is mortal, according to all. Nevertheless the doctors commonly say that it is lawful to celebrate without a minister when there is urgent necessity of administ… Read in context →

Cases of Conscience, Proposed by Cardinal de Lugo, by Fr. Beniamino Elbel, by Fr. Ioannes Petrus Gury and by Other Authors, and Resolved (Casus conscientiae)

Gennaro Bucceroni, S.J. — 55 passages

109. On the Minister of the Sacraments, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10 (55 passages — hover a number to read it)

Compendium of Moral Theology of Fr. John Peter Gury, S.J., with the Notes of Antonio Ballerini, S.J.

Jean-Pierre Gury, S.J.; notes by Antonio Ballerini, S.J. — 2 passages

Vol. II, Treatise On the Sacraments…, Chapter III. On the Minister of the Sacraments, nn. ¶1 & ¶2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

A Handbook of Moral Theology (Koch–Preuss)

Antony Koch; adapted and edited by Arthur Preuss — 10 passages

Vol. II, Pt. II, Ch. II, Section 1: The Moral Requisites of Valid Administration, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9 & ¶10 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

Theologia Moralis: Principles — Responses — Counsels

Arthur Vermeersch, S.J. — 20 passages

Vol. III, Bk. II, Tr. I, Chapter II: On the Minister and Right Administration of the Sacraments, nn. 179–198 (20 passages)

Manuale Theologiae Moralis

Dominic M. Prümmer, O.P. — 9 passages

Vol. III, Pt. II, Tr. I, Chapter V. On The Minister Of The Sacraments, n. ¶16 — For the sake of clarity we divide this chapter into seven articles: 1. on the person of the minister; 2. on his faith and probity; 3. on his attention; 4. on his intention; 5. on the manner and rite of conferring the sac… Read in context →

Vol. III, Pt. II, Tr. I, Ch. V, Article I. On The Person Of The Minister, nn. ¶17, 53 & 54 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Pt. II, Tr. I, Ch. V, Article VII. On The Simulation And Dissimulation Of The Sacraments, nn. 81, 82, 83, 84 & 85 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Summa Theologiae Moralis

Benedict Henry Merkelbach, O.P. — 8 passages

Vol. III, Special Moral Theology: On…, Treatise: On the Sacrament…, Fourth Part: On the Cause …, Question Two: On the Minis…, Article I: On the Various Ministers of the Sacraments, nn. ¶1, 73 & 74 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Compendium of Moral Theology

Aloysius Sabetti, S.J., and Timothy Barrett, S.J. — 3 passages

Vol. II, Tr. XI, Ch. III, Article III. On the Obligation of Ministering the Sacraments, nn. 639, 640 & 641 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Christian Theology, Dogmatic and Moral, in Compendium

Daniele Concina, O.P. — 26 passages

Diss. I, Chapter IV — On the ministers of the sacraments, nn. I–XXVI (26 passages)

Cases of Conscience for English-Speaking Countries, Volume II

Thomas Slater, S.J. — 10 passages

Slater, Cases II, The Sacraments in General, Case 2. The Minister of the Sacraments, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9 & ¶10 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

The Catechism of the Council of Trent (The Roman Catechism)

Issued by order of Pope St. Pius V — 7 passages

Pt. II, The Sacraments in General, nn. ¶55, ¶56, ¶57, ¶58, ¶59, ¶60 & ¶61 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pastoral Questions

Benedict H. Merkelbach, O.P. — 18 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Ch. II, Question VI: Concerning the Sick and the Dying, nn. ¶2455, ¶2456, ¶2457, ¶2458, ¶2459, ¶2460, ¶2478, ¶2479, ¶2480, ¶2481, ¶2482, ¶2483, ¶2484 & ¶2492 (14 passages — hover a number to read it)

Ch. IV, Question Second: Concernin…, Article III: Concerning the Obligation of Granting, Denying, or Deferring Absolution, nn. ¶3664, ¶3665, ¶3666 & ¶3667 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Moral Enchiridion, Comprising Select Decrees and Definitions of the Holy See, of Ecumenical Councils and of the Sacred Roman Congregations (Enchiridion Morale), Fourth Edition

Gennaro Bucceroni, S.J. — 12 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Bucceroni, Moral Enchiridion (4th ed., 1905), On the Sacraments in General, nn. 349 & 375 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)