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Posted on Aug 22, 2016

The Rio Olympics May Be Over, But Church Olympics Will Go On

11 parts of church you never realized were a lot like olympic events.

by sarahgarone

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The Rio Olympics May Be Over, But Church Olympics Will Go On

1. The bearing of the torch.

2. The opening ceremony.

3. Synchronized kneeling.

4. The post-Our Father hand squeeze.

5. The offering basket relay.

6. The 100-meter dash to the bathroom during the homily.

7. The screaming child floor routine.

8. Disciplinary Action Parent-Child Wrestling.

9. It even comes with a closing ceremony!

10. Then of course there's racewalking to your car when church lets out.

11. The parking lot obstacle course.

The Rio Olympics May Be Over, But Church Olympics Will Go On

1. The bearing of the torch.

2. The opening ceremony.

3. Synchronized kneeling.

4. The post-Our Father hand squeeze.

5. The offering basket relay.

6. The 100-meter dash to the bathroom during the homily.

7. The screaming child floor routine.

8. Disciplinary Action Parent-Child Wrestling.

9. It even comes with a closing ceremony!

10. Then of course there's racewalking to your car when church lets out.

11. The parking lot obstacle course.

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