Why are rainbows associated with St. Patrick's Day?
A rainbow is a symbol of the covenant between God and the people on Earth that God would never flood or destroy the Earth again in the Noah and the Arc story. W
What message did Patrick receive in a life-changing dream?
Your ship is ready
How old was Patrick when his village was attacked?
16
Three-leafed shamrocks were believed to be used by Saint Patrick to explain what?
The Holy Trinity
How many missionaries did Columba put together for his team?
12
Where was Patrick born?
Roman-controlled Britain
What was St. Patrick’s Day originally meant to celebrate?
It was a day honoring Saint Patrick for introducing Christianity to Ireland in the fifth century.
Who invaded Britain after the fall of the Western Roman Empire?
Angles, Saxons, and Jutes
______ and _________ are considered to be a traditional St. Patrick’s Day dish.
cabbage and corned beef
the tradition of a St. Patrick's Day parade began in ___
America
What animal did St. Patrick allegedly banish from Ireland?
snakes
Where did Columba found a monastery?
Isle of Iona
What was Patrick forced to do as a slave?
Shepherding
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