Saint Brigid

Saint Brigid

Early Life

• Saint Brigid was born in Co. Louth but spent most of her life in Co. Kildare, which is why she is associated most with Kildare.

  
  

• As a young girl, she heard St. Patrick preaching and was inspired by him.

Multiple Choice

Which saint was Brigid inspired by?

• Saint Martin

• Saint Patrick

• Brigid was a very kind person.

• According to legend, Brigid prayed to God to take her beauty away so that no man would ever fall in love with her.

• She wanted to continue to look after the poor and sick.

• Her father allowed her to enter a convent and Brigid believed her wishes had been granted by God.

Multiple Choice

Who let Brigid join a convent (to become a nun)?

• Her father

• Her mother

• We celebrate St. Brigid’s Day on February 1st every year.

• People make St. Brigid’s Crosses and hang them in their home.

• It is believed that these crosses protect homes from evil spirits.

Multiple Choice

What date is Saint Brigid's Day?

• 1st January

• 1st February

• 1st March

• 1st April

• The origin of St. Brigid’s Cross comes from the story of an old Chieftain.

• He was very sick and called for Brigid to help him.

• Brigid is said to have sat at his bed and calmed him by telling him the story of the cross.

• She sat using rushes on the ground to make her distinctive cross pattern.

• The Chieftain was calmed by her words and asked to be baptized before he passed away.

Multiple Choice

What are Saint Brgid's crosses made from?

• Wood

• String

• Rushes

• Clay

• St. Brigid died when she was around 70 years old in the year 524.

• She is one of Ireland’s most important and famous saints.

Poll

Did you make any Saint Brigid's crosses last night?

• Yes

• No

• Not yet, but we will make some today.