Question 71 — The Preparations That Accompany Baptism

We have now to consider the preparations that accompany Baptism: concerning which there are four points of inquiry:

(1) Whether catechism should precede Baptism?

• (2) Whether exorcism should precede Baptism?
• (3) Whether what is done in catechizing and exorcizing, effects anything, or is a mere sign?
• (4) Whether those who are to be baptized should be catechized or exorcized by priests?