Saint Patrick

Page
1

Slide 1

St Patrick was born in Scotland in 385 A.D.

Slide 2

He became a priest

Slide 3

He went to Ireland to teach people about God.

Slide 4

Some say he drove all the snakes out of Ireland.

Slide 5

Others say he used shamrocks to teach about the Trinity

Slide 6

He died March 17 in 461 A.D.

Slide 7

Leprechauns are unfriendly and possess a pot of gold.

Slide 8

If you find a Leprechaun, you can trick him into showing you his gold.

Slide 9

But if you don’t watch the leprechaun very carefully, he and the gold will disappear!

Slide 10

Today Americans march in parades…

Slide 11

Dance the Irish Jig…

Slide 12

Dye rivers green…

Slide 13

And of course, many people drink lots of beer!

Slide 14

People wear green in memory of Ireland

Slide 15

Some also wear Clover/Shamrocks.

Slide 16

If you find a four-leaf clover you will have good luck.

Slide 17

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!