Saint Patrick’s DaySaint 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.

FatherFather

Jesus Jesus (Son)(Son)

Holy Holy SpiritSpirit

One GodOne 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