Saint Patrick Quiz

How did Saint Patrick first arrive in Ireland?

• He was born there

• On behalf of the Roman gov't with his family

• He was captured by pirates and enslaved

• He ran away to avoid compulsory service in the Roman gov't

What is the name of Saint Patrick’s father?

• Calpurnius

• Caleb

• Coroticus

• Carlisle

How old was Saint Patrick when was first in Ireland?

• 0

• 5

• 16

• 23

How long was Saint Patrick in captivity in Ireland?

• 3 years

• 6 years

• 9 years

• 12 years

Why did Saint Patrick return to Ireland?

• To return to his ancestral home

• To assume a Roman post

• To be a missionary to his captors

• To be an exterminator

Why is St. Patrick’s Day celebrated on March 17^th?

• To celebrate his birth

• To commemorate his death

• To celebrate the arrival of spring's green growth

• To commemorate the day he was sainted

In what year did the Church begin observing a special feast in honor of Saint Patrick?

• 1429

• 1588

• 1603

• 1631

What color clothing is Saint Patrick most often portrayed wearing?

• Green

• Blue

• Orange

• White

According to legend, what did Saint Patrick banish from Ireland?

• Theives

• Mead

• Snakes

• Leprechauns

According to legend, what did Saint Patrick use the shamrock to illustrate?

• Earth, Wind & Fire

• Father, Son & Holy Spirit

• Executive, Legislative & Judicial

• Luck of the Irish