Life of St. Patrick
Where was St. Patrick born?
(England/Britain)
What religion were most of the Irish people before St. Patrick came to evangelize?
Pagans
Who are the three persons of the Trinity?
Father, Son, Holy Spirit
What color do people typically wear for St. Patrick’s Day?
Green
What person of the Trinity came down on the apostles at Pentecost?
The Holy Spirit
How did St. Patrick get to Ireland?
(Taken by pirates as a slave)
What is the Capital of the Republic of Ireland?
Dublin
What person of the Trinity became a human being?
The Son
What is the traditional punishment for not wearing green on St. Patrick’s day?
pinching
What country did Ireland gain independence from?
England
After Patrick escaped and went home, what did he become?
A priest and later a bishop
Who is another patron Saint of Ireland?
St. Brigid of Kildare, St. Columba
Are The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit all equal?
YES!
What are some traditional foods for St. Patrick’s Day?
corned beef, cabbage, Irish stew, Irish soda bread; (I accept most answers, since everyone has their own traditions)
What are the two national languages of Ireland?
English, Gaelic
Why did St. Patrick go back to Ireland?
Had a dream that the Irish people needed him so they could learn about God
What are the three colors of the Irish flag?
green, white, orange
What is the famous analogy St. Patrick used to explain the Trinity?
Shamrock
What happens to the Chicago river every St. Patrick’s Day?
they dye it green
How long did Patrick live as a slave in Ireland?
6 years
What animal does legend say St. Patrick drove out of Ireland?
snakes
What major Irish food crop was ruined by a terrible disease in 1845?
potatoes
What famous heretic professed that Jesus was not God, but was created by God and not equal to God?
Arius (arianism)
Name an Irish song (or sing one if you don't remember the name)
answers will vary, I decide if it counts or not
When was St. Patrick canonized?
He wasn’t! He became a saint before there was a formal process within the Church for canonizing someone; he is a saint since he was very holy and did many miracles