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Does food come before grace?

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No, people who say grace do so before the meal.

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Does one say grace before eating a snack, or is it just for meal time?

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Saying grace is just a thankful prayer for food, which you say before eating. You can say grace before eating a snack if you like, but you don't have to. Meal time is more formal.

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Do I sing or say a grace?

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You can sing if you like, but people usually say grace. Saying grace is like praying, mainly for food.

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Which comes first: the prayer or the toast?

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The prayer always come first because you want to thank God.

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I'm at a Christian table, and I'm not Christian, how should I react when they offer their hand to say grace?

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Politely decline or accept them. You do not have to believe what they're saying. If you wish to feel included or you would just like to be nice, then join in. If you do not wish to, that is okay too.

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When sitting at a family table who is supposed to say Grace? Man or woman? I learned that the man goes to God, the woman goes to the man, the children to the woman.

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Often, this depends on one's culture. In many traditional homes/gatherings, the head of the household is deemed the appropriate person to say the grace, and this grace is seen as all-inclusive for the others gathered at the table. However, a "Grace" is generally a prayer of thanks, and a woman can be thankful without a man, and children can be thankful without their mother. So, unless one's culture frowns on the practice of a woman or child giving the grace, it is perfectly fine for them to do so. Another common occurrence is for a family/group to say grace together. This actively involves the whole gathering in giving their thanks.

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How can I help my 12-year-old daughter learn to pray it with respect and confidence?

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Children learn by their parents' example. Put God first in your life and conduct yourself how you want your daughter to conduct herself. Show that God is not just for Sundays and holy days, but every second of every day. Discuss God and the scriptures with your daughter - children can often be embarrassed of discussing religion and their feelings. If you discuss your feelings and ask for your child's opinion, your child will grow more comfortable about talking about God. Involve your child in church services and try to attend regularly, but don't force her to go to church if she doesn't want to, as it could just make her resentful toward religion and God. Ask your child to pray with you; say you need her help.

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