1. Saint Patrick’s Day by Don Fisher
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by Don Fisher

2. Father was a Deacon in the Church
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. He Learned the Language.
Patrick Took Care of Sheep
for 6 years
He Learned the Language.
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