Lesson 1: Story of Saint Patrick's Day Objective: The child should learn about the story of Saint Patrick's Day celebrated in Christianity, its roots and history. Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Story of Saint Patrick's Day handouts, coloring materials Introduction: Introduce the story of Saint Patrick's Day and discuss its significance Development: Read aloud the story of Saint Patrick's Day and engage students in a discussion about its historical context Conclusion: Encourage students to ask questions and reflect on what they've learned Assessment: Ask students to share one thing they learned about Saint Patrick's Day

Lesson 2: Symbols and Traditions Objective: The child should explore the symbols and traditions of Saint Patrick's Day celebrated in Christianity Time Allocation: 60 minutes Resources Needed: Symbols and Traditions of Saint Patrick's Day visuals, craft materials Introduction: Introduce common symbols and traditions associated with Saint Patrick's Day Development: Engage students in creating crafts related to these symbols and traditions Conclusion: Discuss the importance of these symbols and traditions in celebrating Saint Patrick's Day Assessment: Have students present their crafts and explain the symbolism behind them

Lesson 3: Connecting to Daily Life Objective: The child should connect Saint Patrick's Day celebrated in Christianity to the child’s life Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Real-life examples of how Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated, discussion prompts Introduction: Discuss how Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated today Development: Have students share their own experiences or family traditions related to Saint Patrick's Day Conclusion: Reflect on the similarities and differences between historical and modern celebrations Assessment: Ask students to write or draw about how they celebrate Saint Patrick's Day at home

Lesson 4: Exploring Concepts Objective: The child should explore the concepts of Saint Patrick's Day celebrated in Christianity Time Allocation: 50 minutes Resources Needed: Concept cards (e.g., faith, perseverance, forgiveness), discussion prompts Introduction: Introduce key concepts associated with Saint Patrick's Day Development: Engage students in discussions and activities related to these concepts Conclusion: Encourage students to apply these concepts to their own lives Assessment: Have students create a concept map showing the connections between the concepts and Saint Patrick's Day