i used to think the bell rung in the catholic church during the consecration of the host was rung by angels. i was horrified when, at age 11, i became an altar girl and the priest asked me if i wanted to ring the bell.
A childhood belief about church

others believed things like this
- I used to believe that Alexander Graham Bell was not just one person. I thought that they were three people!— J.D.
- When a "mean girl" in early grade school asked me if I was a virgin I answered "no I am catholic."— Hilary
- I used to think that the priest at church was JESUS.
He had a beard.... it made sense— Joe B - I used to believe the angels were in the speakers at church because of the loud female voice singing.Anon
- I used to believe the local Catholic church was Disney Land.— Sherri
- My fiance was in church as a kid and he saw the Vicar of the church and asked his Mum if it was God.— Andys fiancee