caught the holy ghost 

Catching/ having caught the holy ghost/ spirit is a euphemism usually said by African American Baptists for then one gets so wrapped up in church service they begin to dance and sing as if you were possessed by the holy ghost, as seen in the example below

Child: " mama, what's Ms. Florida doing over there?"
Ms. Florida: *dancing but with soul*
Mother: "well it loos like she done caught the holy ghost! Go, Ms. Florida! Praise the lord!

caught the holy ghost by Phoenix Fire Truth January 29, 2021

Caught the Holy Ghost

Catching the holy ghost is essentially feeling this surge of energy from a higher being.

I caught the Holy Ghost in church and felt overwhelmed by His spirit.

Caught the Holy Ghost by patroclise January 27, 2026