Before performing a baptism, the priest
approached the
young father and
said solemnly, “Baptism is a
serious step. Are you prepared for it?”
“I think so,” the man replied. “My
wife has made appetizers and we
have a
caterer coming to
provide plenty of cookies and cakes for all of our
guests.”
“I don’t
mean that,” the priest responded. “I mean, are you

prepared
spiritually?”
“Oh, sure,” came the reply. “I’ve got a keg of beer and a
case of
whiskey.”