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AMENThe only part of a prayer that everyone knows.

BULLETINYour receipt for attending Mass.

CHOIRA group of people whose singing allows the rest of the congregation to lip-sync.

HYMNA song of praise usually sung in a key two octaves higher than that of the congregation's range.

RECESSIONAL HYMNThe last song at Mass often sung a little more quietly, since most of the people have already left.

INCENSEHoly Smoke!

JUSTICEWhen kids have kids of their own.

PEWA medieval torture device still found in Catholic churches.

RECESSIONALThe ceremonial procession at the conclusion of Mass led by parishioners trying to beat the crowd to theparking lot.

RELICSPeople who have been going to Mass for so long, they actually know when to sit, kneel, and stand.

TEN COMMANDMENTSThe most important Top Ten list not given by David Letterman.

USHERSThe only people in the parish who don't know the seating capacity of a pew.
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