Understand the Context of the Ministry of Exorcism and Deliverance
Participants demonstrate knowledge and familiarity with the historical development, liturgical treatment, canonical directives, and pastoral applications of the Roman Catholic Church’s teachings on evil, the destructiveness of evil, and the forms that evil takes.
Understand the Power of the Sacrament of Penance
Priest participants learn practical guidelines for the celebration of Penance to reduce or eliminate demonic affliction.
Habitually Employ Methods of Protection against Evil
Participants recognize the importance of personal protection against evil for themselves and their team members. They pray prayers of protection, participate often in the Sacraments, and consistently utilize best practices in their ministry.
Demonstrate Competence in Administering Rite of Exorcism
Priest participants develop expertise with the Rite of Exorcism and methods for use.
Achieve Ministerial Proficiency
Priest participants acquire proficiency and demonstrate prudence in responding to cases of deliverance, exorcism and inner healing.
Pursue Collaboration
Priest participants recognize that this ministry must not occur in isolation. Each participant seeks out and develops supportive partnerships with local professionals.
Provide Mentoring
Priest participants become proficient in preparing, mentoring, and supervising brother priests, professionals, and lay prayer teams for the ministry.
Communicate with Church Hierarchy and Local Clergy
Participants cultivate working relationships with their Bishops and develop skills to educate clergy in their respective dioceses.
Maintain Proper Awareness of Self-Care
Each participant recognizes the importance of attending to his own self-care and spirituality; he properly identifies appropriate boundaries and limitations.
Utilize Proper Discernment of Spirits
Participants properly identify and discern the presence of evil spirits, from simple to complex cases.
