Lancaster Catholic High School
LANCASTER CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Country: United States
Campus/location : Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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Origin/meaning
In the center of the silver cross is placed a book, designating a Catholic school. The motto from the Inspired Book of Proverbs, "Cor Sapiens Quaerit Doctrinam," or "A wise heart seeks knowledge," is imprinted on the book and has been symbolic of the principles and motives of American Catholic education.
In the upper left corner of the shield is a silver crescent taken from the arms of the Diocese of Harrisburg; it is also a symbol of the Immaculate Conception under whose patronage the United States has been placed.
The red roses of the House of Lancaster used in the design were originally added to the seal to achieve effectiveness of design and are symbolically placed in the position of four of the five Sacred Wounds. The fifth wound, the heart, is supposedly covered by the open book and the inscription.
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