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In the Catholic homeschool, Protestant or secular homeschool, St. Patrick's Day is a must celebration.
March 17--occurring during the sometimes dreary month of March and in the third quarter of school--this popular holyday offers the perfect time for merriment. Besides, in and of itself, St. Patrick' s is a joyful, colorful occasion. (After all, isn't everyone Irish on St. Paddy's Day?)
Sometimes, however, the day seems to creep up on us. Then it's "Oops, today is March 17. Quick! What can we do? Take advantage of the following enriching but simple--and fast--activities for the entire family. Projects are also great for support and church groups (for all of you who think ahead!).
- St. Patrick Scavenger Hunt
To find the answers to the little quiz, Catholic homeschool students and all other celebrants may use any resources but not just one.
Refer to the internet...encyclopedias...saints' book...text books...internet. Main requirement: Have fun!1. St. Patrick was born in 387 A.D. in __________________. When
he was sixteen, he was captured by ________________________
and sold as a slave to an Irish chief. During his captivity, he prayed
continually. Finally, he escaped and traveled to
____________________ where he was ordained a
________________________.2. St. Patrick went to England but ardently ___________________
to return to the land of his captivity, Ireland. St. Patrick begged the
Pope for a new assignment. The Pope acquiesced, made St. Patrick
a _____________________ and sent him as a missionary to
_______________________.3. In the following years, he tirelessly preached the Word of
God to the pagans and worked many ______________________.
He is credited with using a _______________________ to
illustrate the Holy Trinity.
(Picture Book of Saints by Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik)
Be sure to include the date on your timeline and find all locations on the map/globe.
- Serve green food all day. Green pancakes, lime Jell-o, green bread--you get the picture. One year we even had green milk. (That was too much, even for me.)
- Quick dessert--rice crispy treats sprinkled with green candies.
- Play Irish music and watch The Quiet Man, Finian's Rainbow, Going My Way or Darby 'Gill and the Little People. A more recent but still memorable film is Waking Ned Devine. Please review the last one; it is fine for adults but use discretion with youngsters.
- Of course, incorporate the obvious into your day. Serve corned beef and cabbage for dinner. Wear green. My husband, who is 100% Polish, always wears a pin, "World's tallest leprechaun." This year I presented him with a new one, "Pray for me, my wife is Irish!"
Catholic homeschool, Protestant and secular home educators, enjoy St. Patrick's...and Luck 'O the Irish to Ye!
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