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In a protestant service (so no transubstantiation, no intinction), when the the leader gives you the bread with the words "Body of Chr-st", and/or the cup with the words "Blood of Chr-st", what is the appropriate verbal response?

"Amen" seems a little short, "Thank you" ridiculous. "Thanks be. . . ." or "Praise be . . .?"

I am sure there is an answer, I just don't know it. Growing up, we always had pass-the-plate self-serve, so this is a new to me.

Thanks for your thoughts.

2007-02-18 07:25:33 · 3 answers · asked by no_fashionista 2 in Society & Culture Religion & Spirituality

3 answers

Amen is the written response, but actually nothing is required except a prayerful attitude.

2007-02-18 07:31:07 · answer #1 · answered by froggsfriend 5 · 1 0

It varies alot from denomination to denomination. Some, such as Anglicans and Lutherans, are quite similar to Catholics; while others (Methodists, Presbyterians) are not so much so. Generally Protestant communion is administered either while singing hymns (generally a Lutheran tradition), or with background organ music (popular in the "lower" denominations), and no response is required from the communicant at the time the sacrament is administered

2007-02-20 11:55:06 · answer #2 · answered by rwf 2 · 0 0

Amen

Common English translations of the word amen include: "Verily", "Truly", "So be it", and "Let it be". Colloquially, it can also mean "I agree," or "Well said."

2007-02-20 05:41:44 · answer #3 · answered by benito 2 · 0 0

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