ST507 THE EUCHARIST AND HOLY ORDERS

In this course, the sacraments of the Eucharist and Holy Order are each examined in their historical, theological, canonical and pastoral dimensions. Special emphasis will be given to the Eucharist as sacramental sacrifice and Real Presence, with attention paid to the Eucharistic realities of transubstantiation and communion. The treatment of Holy Order will include the identity of the priest with particular attention to conciliar and post-conciliar texts such as Blessed John Paul II’s Pastores Dabo Vobis. The treatment of Holy Orders will include the presentation of the identity of the priest with particular attention to the scriptural, liturgical, and conciliar texts through the centuries.