Saint Patrick’s Day by Don Fisher Send feed back to: webmaster@USCitizenshipTeachers.org More materials on St. Patrick at http://www.elcivics.com by Don Fisher
Father was a Deacon in the Church Born in 387 AD in Scotland (or Whales) Father was a Deacon in the Church
Kidnapped by Pirates At age 16 years Taken to Ireland Sold as a Slave
He Learned the Language. Patrick Took Care of Sheep for 6 years He Learned the Language. A voice spoke to him in a dream, “Your ship is waiting.”
The Ship Took Patrick to Britain He Studied for 16 years in France. Another dream, “Come and walk among us again.”
Converted Many Irish to Christ He used the Shamrock as an example of the Trinity. Father Jesus (Son) Holy Spirit One God
Patrick Died March 17, 460 (or 493)
Irish Legends Patrick made the snakes leave Ireland. Leprechauns are little, magic people that grant wishes. There is a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow
St. Patrick’s Day Customs People wear green. Pinches for no green. Parades Eat corned beef. Parties
Four Leaf Clover = Good Luck