saint patricks day (1)
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Saint Patrick’s Day
by Don Fisher
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
Patrick Took Care of Sheep
He Learned
the Language.
for 6 years
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