Saint Patrick was born in Scotland (or Wales) in 387 AD and was kidnapped by pirates at age 16 and taken to Ireland where he was sold as a slave. After 6 years of caring for sheep, he had a dream telling him his ship was waiting and he escaped to Britain. He studied religion for 16 years in France before having another dream to return to Ireland, where he converted many to Christianity by using the shamrock to represent the Trinity. Saint Patrick died on March 17th, around 460 or 493 AD. His legacy is celebrated on March 17th with people wearing green, parades, parties, and the belief that four-leaf clovers bring good luck.

1. Saint Patrick’s Day
by Don Fisher

2. Born in 387 AD in Scotland
(or Whales)
Father
was a
Deacon
in the
Church

3. Kidnapped by Pirates
At age 16 years
Taken to Ireland Sold as a Slave

4. Patrick Took Care of Sheep
He
Learned
the
Language.
for 6 years
A voice spoke to him in a dream,
“Your ship is waiting.”

5. The Ship Took Patrick to Britain
He Studied for 16
years in France.
Another dream,
“Come and walk
among us again.”

6. Converted Many Irish to Christ
He used the
Shamrock as an
example of the Trinity.
Father
Jesus
(Son)
Holy
Spirit
One God

7. Patrick Died March 17, 460 (or 493)

8. 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

9. St. Patrick’s Day Customs
• People wear green.
• Pinches for no green.
• Parades
• Eat corned beef.
• Parties

10. Four Leaf Clover = Good Luck