As a catechist for 2 CCD classes, the kids and I are always honored to have a priest visit during class time. Yesterday was no exception when the Assistant Pastor stopped by our pizza party as we celebrated the final day of CCD for the year. Only, something kind of funny happened as Father M entered the cafeteria, something that made me think, Oh I just have to blog this one. What happened, you ask?

In unison, kids started chanting a little sing-songy hymn as if in worship of Father M:

Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleeeeluiaaaa!

I snickered and then asked Father, “So, does that kind of thing happen whenever you enter a room?” And he replied, “Actually, yes it does. It’s so embarrassing. I mean, teachers start turning off lights to get the kids to quiet down, because the singing turns into this really thunderous noise where you can’t even hear anymore.”

At first, I thought he was joking. But then realized, wait a minute - he’s serious about this, that people start chanting ‘Alleluia’ wherever he goes. Can you imagine? It’s like being a high ranking military officer where the room comes to attention every time you enter. Ten-Hut! Wow. To have that kind of attention must be thrilling at first, but then has got to become a total drag after awhile. The poor guy just wants to be left alone, and yet it seems to go with the priesthood title.

It’s like Priesthood Paparazzi. Scary.

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