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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
Printables, Unit Studies and more about the Real St. Patrick
St. Patrick's Day Object Lesson – From Paradise Praises
St. Patrick's Day Unit Study – From Paradise Praises
St. Patrick Printable Study – The Kennedy Adventures
And sometimes it's just fun to do activities with shamrocks, rainbows, leprechauns so here is a list of fun resources with a St. Patrick's Day theme:
20 St. Patrick's Day Fine Motor & Sensory Activities for Kids
Fun Foods for St. Patrick's Day
Cream of Asparagus Soup for St. Patrick's Day – Kiddie Foodies
Rainbow Snack – Sugar Aunts
Lucky Charm Bars – We Made That
Rainbow Cookies – Kitchen Counter Chronicles
St. Patrick Day Smoothie – Artsy Mom
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Heidi says
Thank you, thank you, thank you! The short at the beginning of the Veggie Tales Sumo of the Opera movie is a hidden treasure-who knew! I have taught this story to preschool for 7 years now and have not seen this until today. The kids loved it! I am grateful for your research.
Heather Greutman says
Hi Heidi, I love hearing that! So glad you were able to find something else to add to your lessons. 🙂