The Best (and Worst) Catholic Flash Mobs of All Time

Ok, so maybe the title is a bit misleading. Flash mobs only started in 2003 according to wikipedia which makes this “all time” list of Catholic flash mobs really just a 11 year sampling of awesomeness. Regardless, Christmastime seems to be the “flash mob” season ever since this little gem went viral in 2010:

Then, there was this little diddy back at World Youth Day in Rio in the summer of 2013. It was an attempt to create the biggest flash mob ever recorded, but as you can see, 3 million folks is a bit difficult to manage. I give it an “A” for effort though, especially for our episcopal attempts!

Who could forget the breakdancing pregnant ladies? I have no idea if this is Catholic but the message of the video is all sorts of pro-life:


Flashmob: Pregnant women breakdancing in London by grooveyourbump

But this is my all-time favorite. The most epic Catholic flash mob the world has ever known (and sadly, only 250,000 views). Kind of controversial though:

Your thoughts?

Atop of my Christmas list for someone to come up with an idea that will put Catholic back on #trending mode. Flash mob, lip-dub, Word on Fire DVDs or whatever, count me in!

TJ Burdick

TJ Burdick

TJ Burdick is the lead author of One Body, Many Blogs, Advice for Christian Bloggers. He is also a school teacher by trade, a lay Catholic by grace and a husband and father of three by vocation. He writes to help support Catholic charities and to put food on the table for his family as his teaching wages are very humble. When he is not enjoying time with his family, you can find him planning his next big lesson or locked inside an adoration chapel. You can find more of his work at @ tjburdick.com.

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4 thoughts on “The Best (and Worst) Catholic Flash Mobs of All Time”

  1. #4 had me laughing, #5 had me tearing. Many might not have stopped, but He still drew incredible attention to Himself, lifted up and curious to the rest of the world.

  2. The Eucharistic flash mob was ultimately a disgrace (and embarrassment) – after inviting all to adore Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament, He is finally unceremoniously shoved into a duffel bag and then walked away without further ado. This is not only against the Catholic sense of reverence given to the Blessed Sacrament, but violates several rubrical laws (which exist to protect the former).

    1. Can you explain how you see it as a violation? And those Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion who bring the Eucharist to the homebound have to carry Him some way. Pocket, purse in a case. I love the flash mob idea for one important reason most Catholics forget: Evangelization. This very thing may have brought someone to the faith. But I am curious what the rubrics say that this would be violating. I’ve read them but I’m assuming I’m not as educated as you are. I’m assuming you’re a priest or deacon. There are a few others out there; one in a mall in the US and the Eucharist is brought in a suit case. Another outside and the priest comes with the monstrance out in the open with a proper humeral veil. Is it the lack of veil you’re concerned about? I truly want to know as I really care. I was hoping you’d fully explain so I can learn. Please don’t take my tone wrong….which happens to often online. I am not being a smart alec. I am truly interested in what is the violation specifically and what the rubrics say.

  3. I would have been more concerned about this but this was Preston, the most Catholic town in England. It would certainly be a very bad idea to do it anywhere else. I suspect that it gave those people a lot of joy.

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