You need to go right now and rent the movie “Dogma” if for no other reason than it is stinkin’ hilarious.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120655/

The Buddie Christ was introduced near the start of the movie by Cardinal Glick as part of the “Catholicism WOW” campaign to improve the image of Catholicism:

“Now we all know how the majority and the media in this country view the Catholic church. They think of us as a passe, archaic institution. People find the Bible obtuse… even hokey. Now in an effort to disprove all that the church has appointed this year as a time of renewal… both of faith and of style. For example, the crucifix. While it has been a time honoured symbol of our faith, Holy Mother Church has decided to retire this highly recognizable, yet wholly depressing image of our Lord crucified. Christ didn’t come to Earth to give us the willies… He came to help us out. He was a booster. And it is with that take on our Lord in mind that we’ve come up with a new, more inspiring sigil. So it is with great pleasure that I present you with the first of many revamps the ‘Catholicism WOW. ‘ campaign will unveil over the next year. I give you… The Buddy Christ. Now that’s not the sanctioned term we’re using for the symbol, just something we’ve been kicking around the office, but look at it. Doesn’t it… pop? Buddy Christ…”

While it may not be your brand of humour, it’s interesting to note in an interview in the DVD extras, the writer & director, Kevin Smith, says he was wanting to use his style of humour and movie making to celebrate his faith - but a lot of people didn’t get it because his style involves a lot of dick and fart jokes…