# Exorcism ## Catechism of the Catholic Church The public and authoritative act of the Church to protect or liberate a person or object from the power of the devil (e.g., demonic possession) in the name of Christ ([[2.2.4.1.p58#^ccc-1673|1673]]). A simple exorcism prayer in preparation for Baptism invokes God's help in overcoming the power of Satan and the spirit of evil ([[2.2.1.0.p3j#^ccc-1237|1237]]).