Saint Patrick: His Life And Legends In Ireland

Course Summary

Learn about Saint Patrick, his life, his legends, and the beautiful country of Ireland. Discover ways to continue the work of spreading Christianity throughout the world. Create an art project.

Course Description

Saint Patrick is celebrated each year during the St. Patrick's Day holiday, but what do we really know about him? Students will learn details about the life and missionary work of Saint Patrick that will make celebrating St. Patrick's Day each year more meaningful. We will learn: • how prayer deepened Saint Patrick's relationship to God • details about his missionary efforts • the story of the Paschal fire • the meaning of the shamrock We will discuss ways to continue the work of spreading Christianity throughout the world. Project: We will explore the landscape of Ireland and make an Irish landscape art project. What will you include in your art project? A castle, a shamrock, a church, the Paschal fire, Saint Patrick praying? Join us for this creative and informative class!

Syllabus

• Saint Patrick and Ireland visual presentation • Irish landscape artwork • Discussion and sharing of ideas: "How we can each be missionaries as we share the good news of the gospel with others?"

Supplies

Mixed-media paper Art medium of choice: pencils, colored pencils, watercolor, markers, paint, etc. Paper and pen for note-taking