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Shamrock Symbolism

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Our Bishop Feehan community is no stranger to the shamrock. It is our school’s symbol that can be seen anywhere around campus, whether you spot one in the middle of the football field, in the cafeteria, or even embroidered on the breast pocket of your uniform. St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated during the month of March, and shamrocks can be seen frequently as they are a symbol of the Irish holiday. At Feehan, we know what each of the three leaves on the shamrock mean to us: sanctity, scholarship, and sportsmanship. Regarding St. Patrick’s Day, the shamrock was used as a metaphor by St. Patrick in order to teach the Christian concept of the Holy Trinity to others. He said that each leaf symbolized each part of the Trinity: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. When you see a shamrock this March, remember its symbolic meanings and set goals for yourself in order to reflect one or more of the leaves on our Bishop Feehan shamrock, whether the goals are academic, athletic, or spiritual.

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Camille McCurdy
Camille McCurdy, Staff Writer
Camille McCurdy is a sophomore student at Bishop Feehan and a first-year writer for the ‘Rock Report. At Feehan, she is the co-leader of the Italian Club and participates in the Theatre Company and the Great Feehan Bake Off. Outside of school, she plays the guitar and tap dances. Other hobbies that she loves include reading, writing, music, world language, and travel. 

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    Barbara McCurdyMar 26, 2024 at 12:27 pm

    Camille,
    Your article was very interesting and informative. I learned a lot about shamrocks that I didn’t know. I really enjoyed reading it.
    Great job!

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