Christianity
How many persons are in a part of the Trinity?
Three; God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit?
St.Patrick was born in Ireland. True or False?
False
Name one Christian denomination that venerates St. Patrick.
Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Anglican
The official symbol for St. Patrick's Day is what plant?
shamrock
The three-leafed shamrock, worn by Saint Patrick, was a way to explain the Holy Trinity to the Pre-Christian Irish.
The shamrock is as an emblem on flags and many sports teams.
U.S. McDonald's restaurants also serve a mint flavored shake, in celebration of St. Patrick's Day.
What is a saint?
Someone who lived a holy life on earthy and now lives for eternity with God in Heaven.
St.Patrick's Day is March 17. What does this date commemorate?
Answer: his death
He died on March 17, the year was probably 461AD. The Catholic encyclopedia gives his dates as 387-493 which would make him living until to over a hundred.
What is the most solemn way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day today?
In which city was the first St. Patrick's Day celebration held in America?
Boston
According to a child-orientated website, the first year St. Patrick's Day was celebrated in America in Boston, Massachusetts in 1737. Although New York has the largest parade, this didn't happen until 1766. There are large public celebrations in almost every major American city.
Why are the saints important to some Christian dominations?
The lives of the saints are a reflection of Jesus's.
Why did Patrick go to Ireland originally?
he was taken by pirates
Marauders seized him, took him to Ireland and sold him to an Irish chieftan, for whom he worked as a herdsman.
What is the name of the Irish Association that members take a pledge to abstain from alcohol for life?
Sufferers
Dryers
Pioneers
Pioneers
Which river in America is traditionally tinted green on St. Patrick's Day?
The Chicago River in Illinois
This is a relatively modern tradition which started in 1962. At that time pollution-control workers released 100 pounds of green vegetable dye into the river which kept it green for a week. Nowadays, in order to minimize environmental impact, only 40 pounds of dye is used and the river only stays green for a few hours.
What is the term used to describe telling other people about God?
Evangelization
He became a monk and later returned to Ireland. What did he return to Ireland as?
bishop
Celebration of St. Patrick's Day is often associated with eating corn beef and cabbage. St. Patrick's Day always occurs during Lent (a time of fasting). Catholics abstain from meat on Fridays during Lent. If local Catholics want to eat corn beef and cabbage for St. Patrick's Day that happens to be on a Friday, What should they do?
It can't happen - sorry folks
Wait for the local bishop to say it is ok.
You do it. Then go to confession and ask forgiveness.
Wait for the local bishop to say it is ok. This is called a dispensation. All the faithful are still required to perform some act of sacrifice.
The "wearing of the green" is done in observance of St. Patrick's Day. However, which color actually would be more authentic?
Blue
Traditionally, blue was the color associated with St. Patrick, but over the ages the color of shamrocks (which Patrick used to demonstrate the meaning of the Trinity) superseded the old observances. Their green color was used in increasing frequency until blue is no longer thought of in relation to the Celtic saint.
What is the point of Christianity?
To worship the God described in the Bible. Even after we die we will spend eternity worshiping God in Heaven.
What season in St. Patrick's life did he attribute to bringing him closest to God, Bishop, Shepherd, Slave?
Slave?
He saw his time as a slave because while the way it happened was unjust, it brought to his mind his own brokenness. This brokenness needed the help of God.
St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland. What African country is he also a patron? Ethiopia, South Africa, Nigeria
Nigeria
Many Irish missionaries have traveled to Nigeria.
Many people enjoy a feast of corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick's, but what ethnic religious group actually introduced the Irish to corned beef?
The Jews
Many Irish and Jews were poor immigrants living in New York City in the late 19th Century. Corned beef was mainly a Jewish dish, and inexpensive in those days. The Irish readily adopted it and has become very much associated with their culture.