Teaching the Real Story of St. Patrick for Kids

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Are you looking for ways to teach about the real St. Patrick with your kids? I love finding out the real story behind popular holidays. I also have an Irish background, my brother has red hair after all.

And while I am not Catholic (I am a Seventh-Day Adventist Christian) I think it is important to learn about other religions and cultures, particularly ones that relate to our heritage.

I wanted to find out the real story of St. Patrick's and find some fun and easy ways you can learn about him with your kids. So today I am sharing what I have found; resources for teaching the REAL story of St. Patrick for kids.

Some Facts about the Real St. Patrick

He was never officially made a Saint by the Roman Catholic Church
He wasn't from Ireland either, he was from England
He was captured as a boy and became a slave
He turned to God and God sent him back to Ireland to spread Christianity to them (he was a missionary!)
No one knows for sure if he used the shamrock as a symbol of the Trinity (the Father, Son & Holy Spirit)
St. Patrick's Day was a religious holiday in Ireland for many years before it became the modern holiday it is today
Shamrocks, rainbows, leprechauns and other St. Patrick Day symbols are part of Irish myths, not the real holiday

Links to check out:

Books & Movies About the Real St. Patrick

St. Patrick's Day by Gail GibbonsI personally have not read this book, but I did read a couple of blog posts about it and the reviews on Amazon and it looks like a great resource. I will definitely be getting this for when E is older.

VeggieTales: Sumo of the OperaHang in with me on this one, I know the title and the cover have nothing to do with St. Patrick's Day. However, there is a short mini-movie before the main story that tells about the real St. Patrick. And if your kids already love Veggie Tales as much as we do, then they will love this entire DVD anyways.