EXORCISM - The Rite To Exorcism

The exorcist should begin the rite with the sign of the cross as well as a sprinkling with blessed water where the purification received in Baptism is recalled. Followed by the litany of the saints asking for God's mercy. At the end of the exorcists divination, the exorcist may offer a Psalm or prayer.

A sign of the presence of Christ is made, followed by the Gospel, since Christ through his word proclaimed in Church relieves the sicknesses of all. The laying of hands on the possessed person follows with an invocation of the Holy Spirit. The Creed is recited with a renewal of baptismal promises, including a renunciation of Satan followed by the Lord's Prayer.



The exorcist traces the sign of the cross on the forehead of the possessed to invoke the power of Christ over the devil. A prayer follows, along with, if it seems appropriate, an imperative formula by which the exorcist commands the devil to leave the possessed person. This rite may be repeated, as deemed necessary by the authorised exorcist.



The Introduction to the rite reminds the exorcist of the importance of prayer and fasting and the roles which the parents, friends, confessor and spiritual director of the possessed may take. An exorcism should be conducted in church whenever possible and in the presence of images of the crucified Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The exorcist is urged to note the importance of a constant knowledge of the physical and psychological state of the possessed person along with the necessity to patiently support the possessed person, never doubting the help of God or the office of the Church.

While a only those close to the possessed may be present for the exorcism, they should pray and refrain from repeating any outspoken words which belong only to the authorised exorcist. Finally, the Introduction offers guidance for the happy occasion when a possessed person has been delivered from demonic oppression.

The Home or abode where the possessed lives should be cleansed. The sprinkling of holy water and parting of the Holy words Blessing the house to be clean and delivered into the light. Family and friends connected with the possessed are also invited to be cleansed and brought into the light and glorious ways.



Exorcisms performed

1. Children - "it started with simple noises at first" tells mum of two.
2. Stress - The whole family where having personal problems.
3. Things going bump, crash, smash and finally leading to personal abuse.
4. A new Home - Ours is only two years old it couldn't happen to us.
5. A New Home - Brand new and no one knew, they'd an extra guest.
6. Ecclescrieg House - more than just history. . . .