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Saint Patrick is a beloved Saint to many, especially to those of us with some Irish heritage. March 17th has become more than a Catholic holiday as many have embraced it as a secular holiday as well.

This is great opportunity to evangelize and remind the world of a man who loved and lived for Our Lord Jesus. Since most people love to get gifts, gifts are a great way to evangelize!

Here are some fun Saint Patrick inspired Catholic gifts!

Saint Patrick themed Toys!

This play dough set!

Saint Patrick’s Day Play Dough Kit

This sensory Saint Patrick’s Day themed play dough kit encourages independent play for kids and allows for endless creativity and fun. Watch and see their imaginations run wild with this kit!

Another fun option is the Saint Patrick Shining Light Doll!

A Catholic Tee Shirt with a Super Hero Twist!

Saint Patrick – The Original Green Lantern

This t-shirt i- from Nerdy Catholic Tees – “is everything you’ve dreamed of and more. It feels soft and lightweight, with the right amount of stretch. It’s comfortable and flattering for both men and women”.

Saint Patrick Socks!

Great for you, your children and your favorite Irish Catholic, these Saint Patrick Socks are fun and practical! We always need socks in our house!

A Saint Patrick Rosary

This Saint Patrick Rosary is made by Refuge Rosaries and I just love the style!

This handcrafted, beautiful, and unique Catholic rosary is made with 8mm green dyed wood beads and 8mm aventurine natural gemstone beads. The beads are strung and knotted on white micro cord (the slimmest type of paracord!) for durability.

The silver tone rosary center depicts Saint Patrick, Patron Saint of Ireland, with Saint Brigid of Ireland on the reverse. The Celtic crucifix is 1.75 inches in length and was made in Italy.

Catholic Jewelry inspired by Saint Patrick

I think these necklaces made by Sagely Sparrow are fun for young Catholics!

This shield necklace is a tribute to St. Patrick’s Breastplate prayer and hymn. The masculine style makes a great gift for men, or a confirmation gift for boys, with a devotion to St. Patrick. 

Saint Patrick and Shamrock necklace

This necklace is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day and for anyone with a devotion to St. Patrick. It also makes a great Confirmation gift. The chain is 18in long and it contains a silver colored shamrock charm and a St. Patrick medal, made in Italy with the words “PRAY FOR US” on the back. It also has a green faceted glass bead. St. Patrick is the patron of Ireland, engineers, and paralegals, and is often invoked against snake bites. Tradition holds that St. Patrick used the Shamrock to teach about the Holy Trinity.

I love both pairs of Clover Earrings over at Gifts by Beth.

And Telos Art Shop has a Shamrock Trinity Pendant that is really pretty. Add these seafoam earrings (or the green glass wire earrings) just because they are AWESOME!

Stunning, 1” yellow bronze Shamrock pendant with optional  wire wrapped Amazonite and Jade beads. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day and more importantly as a reminder of the Holy Trinity.

Trinity Earrings sold separately.

The shamrock is a symbol both for the Holy Trinity and St. Patrick (389-461). According to legend, St. Patrick used a shamrock to visualize the mystery of the Trinity, how a single plant with three leaves is analogous to the one Triune God with three separate and distinct Persons (Thurston, H. J., ed., Butler’s Lives of the Saints, Vol. 1, 615).

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The first sentence of the book sold me!

“Paddy, you are too fidgety!”

Our son is a typical 4 year-old boy.  He can’t be still at Mass, he can’t stand still for prayers before bed and he rarely stops moving while he is awake – and sometimes while he is asleep he is still moving!

I looked forward to reading this book to him because I felt he could relate to a little boy who wanted to please his mother, but just can’t be still!

Paddy and the Wolves is a colorful, unique story about Saint Patrick as a little boy.  Paddy gets sent to “go help Barra” (the Shepherd who is moving sheep to higher pasture that day).    Paddy’s mother prays “May Jesus go with you” and sends him on his way; hoping he will channel all that energy most boys have toward something good an helpful.

I love this book for three main reasons:

First, for the illustrations!

It’s no secret that I love Jen Norton’s work.  I listed her journal as one of the 10 Best Journals for Busy Women bought myself a copy. Her style is friendly, inviting, fun and colorful. I feel like no matter how much I praise her talent with words, I can not do it justice.  Here’s a glimpse of some of the book’s pictures (and by the way, there is also is a coloring book Paddy and the Wolves Coloring Book!!  If your child loves to color, this is a great gift to pair with the book!)

Second, I love the teaching moments this story provides!

The author, Steve Nagel, not only allows the readers to get a glimpse of St. Patrick’s childhood by revolving the story around shepherding, but also allows the child practice in sitting still!  The book is just long enough to catch my “almost 5” year olds attention, but challenges him to sit a little longer than those Step Into Reading Books he just loves. I read it to him once and he listened and went on his way.  Another time my husband read it to him and I heard our little boy ask, “what does obey mean?”  We often tell Xavier he needs to listen, or follow directions – but that word obey was new to him.  My husband was able to explain the meaning of that word, and explain how it is important for children to obey their parents.  Thank you Steve Nagel for that wonderful opportunity!

Finally, the book provides extension activities and prayers!

The learning and discussion about Saint Patrick doesn’t end with the closing of the story.  There are several prayers in the back, facts about Saint Patrick, a game board on the back cover – and my favorite addition – a recipe to make oatcakes!  Oatcakes play a role in the story, and I am so excited to make them with Xavier!  He loves to bake and it will be another opportunity for me to teach him about Saint Patrick!

This book a great way to teach your children about Saint Patrick! Order yours today!  Click here: Paddy and the Wolves

Have a Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!

An Old Irish Blessing

May the road rise up to meet you.

May the wind always be at your back.

May the sun shine warm upon your face,

and rains fall soft upon your fields.

And until we meet again,

May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

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