St. Patrick, the great missionary to Ireland, taught about the Holy Trinity using a shamrock and brought Christianity to the Irish people.
Printable Activity:
- Bishop’s Miter and Shamrock Crown – Kids can cut, decorate, and wear their own bishop’s miter in honor of St. Patrick’s role as a bishop.
- Holy Trinity Shamrock Craft – Cut out and paint a shamrock green to symbolize the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Food:
- Simple: Lucky Charms (because of the shamrocks in it), green Jello, or baked potatoes for a staple of Irish cuisine
- Traditional: Corned beef and cabbage or soda bread.
Activity:
- Listen: Saints Alive Podcast on St. Patrick.
- Watch: Catholic Heroes of the Faith movie on St. Patrick (available on FORMED).
- Shamrock Hunt: Hide shamrock cutouts around the house or yard. Have the kids go on a scavenger hunt to find as many as they can!
- Dress up: Pretend to be St. Patrick with your new bishop miter and Holy Trinity shamrock craft
