St Patrick's Day Unit Study = Service

Does anyone really know why we celebrate this holiday? It is actually a GREAT holiday with a GREAT meaning! Unfortunately it doesn't get the right view and appreciation as it should. St Patrick was a great person, with a wonderful devotion to do the work of God. Why and How drinking Beer came along with his holiday is far far far from the direction of what his holiday is truly ALL about. Here, let my kids tell you about it.......
1. A boy named Maewyn Succat was born in England, in 389.
2. He was kidnapped when he was 16, and taken to Ireland.
3. Had a vision from God, which helped him to escape.
4. Returned back to Britain, had another vision which lead him to become a Christian Missionary.
5. Gave himself an English name as Patrick, went back to Ireland to teach about God. Using the Shamrock to explain and teach about the God head, three leaves, three people, God the Father, his son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost.
6. In which we celebrate on March 17 because it is the day he died. With hope that we remember the great service that he did, and all that we can do too, as Christians. And NOT to just sit around drinking beer, wasting time doing absolutely nothing. But to be anxiously involved in doing good, serving our fellowmen.

HAPPY ST. Patrick's Day! Now go on and serve someone today............ =)