The Catholic Truth About Angels, Demons, Ghosts, Exorcisms and Hauntings is a highly evangelistic talk on the theology and practice of exorcism in the Roman Catholic Church. It was created for three reasons: First, to correct the flawed ideas and feelings about exorcism and demons; second, to answer the questions your parishioners have about this often mysterious topic; third, that while it may not seem so, the theology and pastoral practice of exorcism is an excellent lens through which to understand truths about the priesthood, sacraments, grace, redemption and the Holy Catholic Church. This presentation will inspire your parishioners to engage in the spiritual battle by growing in holiness.
Each event includes 3 components:
- A dynamic presentation (about 1 hour 15 minutes)
- An interactive Q&A session (15-30 minutes)
- Time for venerating a collection of relics (about 40 minutes)
Typical schedule for an evening event:
- 7:00 PM – Welcome & Introduction
- 7:05 PM – Presentation
- 8:15/8:20 PM – Q&A
- 8:50-9:30 PM – Veneration of relics (attendees leave as they please)
Veneration of Relics
During the presentation Dave refers to saints and to the use of relics and sacramentals several times and stresses the importance of holiness as the only true victory over evil. Most Catholics do not get the chance to encounter relics very often and Dave brings several rare relics with him for people to encounter. Attendees are welcome to hold them and venerate them in any appropriate way they feel comfortable. There will also be prayer cards on the table if they would like to "make" third-class relics with them.
The relics that Dave brings vary from event to event depending on which ones he has access to at the time but attendees will always have a chance to encounter:
During the presentation Dave refers to saints and to the use of relics and sacramentals several times and stresses the importance of holiness as the only true victory over evil. Most Catholics do not get the chance to encounter relics very often and Dave brings several rare relics with him for people to encounter. Attendees are welcome to hold them and venerate them in any appropriate way they feel comfortable. There will also be prayer cards on the table if they would like to "make" third-class relics with them.
The relics that Dave brings vary from event to event depending on which ones he has access to at the time but attendees will always have a chance to encounter:
- A relic of the True Cross
- A relic of the Crown of Thorns
- A relic of Mary's veil and her sash
- A first-class relic of St. John Vianney
- A first-class relic of St. Gemma Galgani
- A second-class relic of St. Teresa of Calcutta (a piece of her sari)
- A second-class relic of Bl. Bartolo Longo (a piece of his clothing)
