Prayer is the calling of every member of the Church since Baptism initiates us into the one Body of Christ and commissions us as a priestly people to care for one another by prayer as well as action. Prayer Ministry is an important component of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal Movement and can be an important aspect of evangelization for all the laity. Individuals and prayer teams aid those seeking interior peace, healing, and spiritual enrichment.
This instruction offers guidance for those participating in this evangelistic ministry. Prayer Ministry differs from Deliverance Ministry, which is not specially addressed in this Instruction. For a more complete understanding of the Charismatic Renewal Prayer Ministry in the Archdiocese of San Antonio, individuals are highly encouraged to attend specified training. Information regarding such training is located at the end of this document.