Different traditions do this in different ways. In the Orthodox Churches (Greece, Russia, etc) the priest, administering Holy Communion with a spoon, says: "The servant of God N....(name) receives the precious and holy body and blood of our Lord and God and Saviour Jesus Christ, for the remission of his/her sins and for eternal life." This is certainly a very solemn formula.

Our Catholic practice is simpler but no less full of meaning. The priest or minister present before ones eyes the Host or Chalice and declares: "The Body of Christ", "The Blood of Christ". The one receiving replies: Amen, meaning 'I recognise that indeed it so is' and then receives the Host in hand or mouth, or takes the Chalice and drinks. So please try to remember to say "Amen". The whole Church is strengthened in faith by this acknowledgement of belief on behalf of each communicant, you and me.