Catholic Definitions...
Choir:
A group of people whose singing allows the rest of the congregation to lip-sync.
Holy Water:
A liquid whose chemical formula is H2OLY.
Hymn:
A song of praise, usually sung in a key three octaves higher than that
of the congregation's range.
Incense:
Holy Smoke!
Jesuits:
An order of priests known for their ability to found colleges with
good basketball teams.
Jonah:
The original "Jaws" story.
Justice:
When your children have kids of their own.
Kyrie Eleison:
The only Greek words that most Catholics an recognize besides gyros and baklava.
Magi:
The most famous trio to attend a baby shower.
Manger:
1- Where Mary gave birth to Jesus because Joseph wasn't covered by an HMO.
2- The Bible's way of showing us that holiday travel has always been rough.
Pew:
A medieval torture device still found in Catholic Churches.
Procession:
The ceremonial formation at the beginning of Mass, consisting of altar
servers, the celebrant, and late parishioners looking for seats.
Recessional:
The ceremonial procession at the conclusion of Mass—lead by
parishioners trying to beat the crowd to the parking lot.
Relics:
People who have been going to Mass for so long that they actually know
when to sit, kneel, and stand.
Ten Commandments:
The most important Top Ten list not produced by David Letterman.
Ushers:
The only people in the parish who don't know the seating capacity of a pew.