Whether exorcism should precede Baptism?

❌ Objection 1 : It seems that exorcism should not precede Baptism. For exorcism is ordained against energumens or those who are possessed. But not all are such like. Therefore exorcism should not precede Baptism.

❌ Objection 2 : Further, so long as man is a subject of sin, the devil has power over him, according to Jn. 8:34: "Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin." But sin is taken away by Baptism. Therefore men should not be exorcized before Baptism.

❌ Objection 3 : Further, Holy water was introduced in order to ward off the power of the demons. Therefore exorcism was not needed as a further remedy.