Click on the image of the pot to download the pdf

It’s hard to escape the little fella and his pot of gold during St Patrick’s Day, but how can we turn the wee man into a helpful teaching tool ?! 

Well, we’ve had a go at least! Based on the verse Luke 12:34 

“Where your treasure there your heart will be also.” This resource uses the pot of gold and the coins to help teach about what is truly of value.

Asking the question what things are most important / special to you? It could be toys, sports, tv, devices, make up, animals etc. The children take a coin for each thing they love and write it down, then stick it on the pot of gold.

We can then explain that while these things are all good in their own way, Jesus taught us that God’s love is far more precious than anything on earth and that we should make sure we don’t allow the things of earth distract us from spending time with God. His love is a far greater treasure and lasts for eternity.

Click on the image to download, or you can read the online magazine version here: https://bit.ly/3DUj5xu 

Ideal for Children’s clubs, toddler groups or use at home, we have two different mats to print – one can be used to help explain the trinity to older children – or parents, the other is just for fun but can also be used to talk about rainbows, God’s promises as well as St Patricks Day.

Print and either laminate or place in a plastic document cover and use masking tape to stick it to a tray or non-varnished table.

Click HERE to download the PDF

To make your own playdough: 

Makes 1 coloured ball
Prep 10 minutes

You will need

• 8 tbsp plain flour
• 2 tbsp table salt
• 60ml warm water
• food colouring
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Method

1. Mix the flour and salt in a large bowl. In a separate bowl mix together the water, a few drops of food colouring and the oil.

2. Pour the coloured water into the flour mix and bring together with a spoon.

3. Dust a work surface with a little flour and turn out the dough. Knead together for a few minutes to form a smooth, pliable dough. If you want a more intense colour you can work in a few extra drops of food colouring.

4. Store in a plastic sandwich bag (squeeze out the air).

Catch up with our Spring Newsletter with ideas for Mother’s day, St Patrick’s day and Easter. Download it here. 

Click Image to download the trail

Down and Dromore Children’s Ministry Officer Julie Currie teamed up with Muddy Church Founder Lucie Hutson to produce these wonderful St. Patrick’s Day Muddy Church Trails.

Use these in your churchyard, around the railings, or inside your church to welcome people in.

For durability either print onto corrugated board or laminate the paper before use.

Here is a brilliant one which you can use and adapt to your own context.

Click on the image to download the pack.

This is a lovely all-age service put together by the Council for Mission. It helps us to consider the radiant faith that Patrick had and how transformative his witness was.

The pack includes scripts, prayers and service outline.