Calling for Bold, Dashing Christian Adventurers!

    Read each Deed or Quest on this page.  There are two separate hunts, one for those who have not yet passéd their ninth birthday, and one for those who have passéd this milestone.  To complete each deed or quest, thou shalt search for the answer using the given clue.

 Thou wilt also notice that thou wilt be given a letter at the end of each Deed or Quest along thy Pilgrimage.  The letters are clues to help thee solve the Jumble Puzzle.  At the end of all thy Deeds or Quests, thou wilt needst to put the letters in the correct order to learn the secret message.

Here is a sample of a JUMBLE puzzle.
Ye may have received the letters S K A C I I N R T T A P, and the clue may be:

I pray that the One who guides all deeds, quests, and Pilgrimages wilt give thee courage and keep thee from the humanistic pirates!

Yours in His service,

Lady Laura of the Hunt

Top 'o the mornin' to thee!   My, my thou hast truly decided to follow in the stalwart footsteps of that bold Christian, Saint Patrick!  Art thou sure thou hast the courage and stamina to go on this quest?  There are many hazards along the way.  Thou mayest be kidnapped by evil, humanistic pirates like Saint Patrick, deceived into following a false path, land into a dungeon or a thousand and one other difficult situations.  As long as thou rememberest that thy Pilgrimage is most arduous, I will try to guide you.  Again, thou must beware of villains that will attempt to snare and entrap thee so be prepared.

I must say that it does speak highly of thee that thou wouldst not retreat from a most hazardous task set before thee.  Well done!  I am most sure Saint Patrick wouldst be proud of thee for even attempting this task!

Not only wilt thou wilt need the character traits of perseverance and courage on this Quest, but compassion and consideration for others.  

Before beginning thy pilgrimage, I would advise thee to betake thyself to the most holy monk at the chapel.  I am most positive he wilt lead thee in prayer and guide you in the reading of Holy Scripture.  Listen carefully!

Deed #1
One hundred thousand welcomes to ye!  The most holy monk at the chapel hast informed me of your dedication to our Lord.  He also states that ye listen most attentively.     

Saint Patrick has truly taught any that will look at his life that laziness is a heavy burden!  Tell me what did Saint Patrick refuse to do?

Clue #1
A light heart lives longest.  If thou wilt go here, thou wilt be able to accomplish this thy first deed on thy Pilgrimage.

Jumble Puzzle Letter: M

Quest #1
Welcome!  Welcome!  I see by the determined look on thy face that thou determinest to proceed.  Very well then.  May the grace of God be with thee on thy quest.

Tell me if thou canst what Saint Patrick refused to do, what country is he the patron saint of and what two books did he write?

Clue #1
A hint is sufficient for the wise.  Go here to the library to learn the answer for this thy first quest in thy Pilgrimage.

Jumble Puzzle Letter:  R

Deed #2
Thou art very fast in performing thy first arduous deed!  Well done!

Be still then and listen to thy next deed thou must perform.   Tell me if thou canst what does Erin Go Bragh mean?

Clue #2
May the road rise to meet you on your journey.  If thou wilt attend to the village scribe, thou wilt find what thou art seeking .

Jumble Puzzle Letter: R

Quest #2
Top of the mornin' to ye!  What ! back so soon or are you here to tell me you have given up?  My, my thou hast answered thy first quest truly!  Excellent work!

Cook says we shall truly learn the meaning of the Irish saying hunger is a tasty sauce  if we do not get him the recipe for Colcanon and soon!

Clue #2
It never pays to have cook angry.  Go here immediately and get cook the recipe!

Jumble Puzzle Letter: N

Deed #3
Thou art doing very well young pilgrim!  I must warn thee, however, that there are many villains and evil doers about so keep up thy guard.  I would think it would be most wise if thou wouldst go to the chapel and pray before continuing.

Tell me if thou canst what is meant by Saint Patrick's Breastplate?

Clue #3
Thou art wise in awaiting a clue.  That is indeed true wisdom.  Go here for the answer thou seekest.

Jumble Puzzle Letter:  D

Quest #3
Peace of God be on thee pilgrim!  Ah, 'tis a grand day don't ye think?  

In fact, I truly feel like singing.  What?  Thou dost not know the lyrics to the song When Irish Eyes Are Smiling?  Oh my this will never do! Your task in this quest is to retrieve the words to this song immediately!

Clue #3
Psssssssssstt ... do not worry!  It is a light hearted song and is fun to sing.  I was hoping we could sing it together!

Jumble Puzzle Letter: T

Deed #4
Thou art doing remarkably well on thy pilgrimage.  It is well to remember — A merry heart doeth good like a medicine:  but a broken spirit drieth the bones (Proverbs 17:22).

I absolutely love knock, knock jokes.  Dost thou know of any good knock, knock jokes for Saint Patrick's Day?

Clue #4
If thou wilt go to Terri the Troubadour I am sure he will tell thee some knock, knock jokes.

Jumble Puzzle Letter:  F

Quest #4
Well met pilgrim!  Saint Patrick came from Britain.  Since ancient Britons were Welsh, many historians hold that Saint Patrick was a Welsh man.

Tell me if thou canst what does Rhyfelgyrch Gwyr Harlech mean in American?  Also, please provide for me the lyrics to this old song.

Clue #4
I understand a famous Welsh girl in your time by the name of Charlotte Church sings this tune.

Jumble Puzzle Letter: O

Playing with words and word games are a very Gaelic activity to participate in.  Tell me what an anagram is and give me two 3-letter words made from Ireland and a 4-letter word from Ireland.

Clue #5
Thou dost look eager to be about thy deed! Excellent!  If thou wilt attend the good monk in the chapel, he wilt help thee with thy anagram task.  Remember, if ever thou hast academic questions, seek for the answer within the church as Christians keep learning alive during dark ages brought on by humanists!

Jumble Puzzle Letter:  S

Thy next quest is most tricky.  Tell me the colors of Ireland's flag from left to right.  Then tell me the colors used in the flag of Wales and what is on that flag.

Clue #5
Thy verve, liveliness and vivacity all speak highly of thy nimbleness and agility! I see thou art eager to execute thy next quest!  It is good to be enthusiastic!  If thou wilt go here, thou wilt find what thou seekest.

Jumble Puzzle Letter: T

Go to Charles the Cook in the kitchen.  There he will feed thee sumptuously with Irish Soda Bread. Whilest thou art there ask him for the recipe for this wondrous, delectable dish.

Clue #6
Ah ... I see that thou art anticipating this deed with delight!   Peter the Page is hungry too.  He wilt escort thee to Charles the Cook. Remember the old Irish saying:   It is the quiet pigs that eat the meal!

Jumble Puzzle Letter:  N

For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also (Matthew 6:21). For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also (Luke 12:34).

Give me two examples of what the Bible says about treasure.  Also, give me an example of what treasure may figuratively symbolize. Finally, give me the name of a treasurer in Holy Writ.

Clue #6
Stop that incessant racket!  I am surprised that thou art screaming thy head off!  Thou must have learnt by now that I will aid thee.  If thou wilt quiet thyself I will help thee.

Jumble Puzzle Letter: R
 

Art thou ready to tackle thy next deed?  So be it!

Tell me what is alliteration and give me an example of a Saint Patrick's Day alliteration piece.

Clue #7
Pssssssssssssstttt ... fret thee not ... go to Missionary Mike to help thee with what thou seekest.

Jumble Puzzle Letter:  T

What thou canst not remember?  Oh my, oh my, this must be remedied immediately!

Thou must tell me at least three jokes before thou proceedest any further!

Clue #7
Do I see a grin beginning to take form on thy countenance?  I truly hope so.  Thou hast workéd so hard.  A merry heart doeth good like a medicine:  but a broken spirit drieth the bones (Proverbs 17:22).  If thou wilt attend to Troubadour Timothy, thou might learn a few chuckles!

Jumble Puzzle Letter: E

Tell me what is Ireland's national flower and how did Saint Patrick use it?

Clue #8
Thou lookest a wee bit worried.  Do not fear — thou wilt not be alone on thy journey young pilgrim.  The workers at the herbarium wilt give thee a sample of Ireland's flower.  Then, take it to the good monk in the chapel and he wilt help thee with thy task.

Jumble Puzzle Letter:  A

Excellent.

Thy quest is to (1) tell me what a parody is and (2) give me a parody to the child's song Do Your Ears Hang Low.

Clue #8
La La La La La ... I am practicing for when thou wilt give me the parody lyrics to Do Your Ears Hang Low.  Parodies are so much fun.  Go here if thou wilt accomplish this quest.

Jumble Puzzle Letter: E

The chapel's choirmaster desires to teach the song Rescue the Perishing in preparation for honoring Saint Patrick on his day. he needs thee to provide him with the lyrics immediately!  

Clue #9
If thou wouldst learn the lyrics to this song, go here.  Thou wilt hear music and have the lyrics to this song Saint Patrick so honorably demonstrated.

Jumble Puzzle Letter:  I

Thou must tell me (1) two funny Irish sayings or proverbs and (2) two blessings.

Clue #9
Betake thyself to the scriptorium, for it is there thou wilt learn the answers to thy quest!

Jumble Puzzle Letter: A

We are ordered to obey this two word command.

Here is the spacing for the Jumbo letters:

Quester Jumble Puzzle

Saint Patrick is an excellent example of this command!

Here is the spacing for the letters: