The Epiphany Catholic School crest is a visual representation of our mission, values, and identity. This crest stands as a testament to our commitment to forming citizens and saints for the advancement of the Kingdom of God. Each element of the crest holds special meaning and significance.
Symbol: The Epiphany star represents the manifestation of Christ as the Son of God: Christ manifested Himself in three distinct ways: Adoration of the Magi (Christ to the gentiles), Christ’s Baptism, the Wedding Feast at Cana
How the star represents Epiphany School:
The Epiphany Star is our school’s namesake. At Epiphany School, we partner with parents as the primary educators of our students and work together to manifest the light of Christ to our students and our community.
Symbol: The three crowns represent the Adoration of the Magi, the Trinity, and the three offices conferred upon us at Baptism: Priest, Prophet and King
How the three crowns represent Epiphany School:
- The Adoration of the Magi, symbolizing the acknowledgment of Christ’s kingship, serves as a guiding beacon for Epiphany School. Just as the three wise men followed the radiant star to Bethlehem, we, too, are called to follow the light of Christ. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we seek to inspire our students to embrace this divine light and courageously proclaim Christ as King.
- Our belief in the Triune God makes us distinct from other religions and religious organizations.
- Epiphany School’s mission is to help students live their life sacramentally through the three offices conferred on them at their Baptism: priest (sacrificially), prophet (proclaiming God’s Word) and king (using their talents to further the Kingdom of God).
Symbol: The shield represents the theological virtue of Faith.
Like a shield, Faith must be firmly grasped and held up as a barrier between ourselves and the Enemy. Gripped with firm conviction, it reflects knowledge of God and a confident trust in Him.
How the shield represents Epiphany School:
Epiphany School’s mission is to cultivate confident students with robust inner principles and the tools to transform the world. We believe that within each student lies a knight, ready to be shaped and dispatched on their unique mission.
Symbol: The sword represents the Word of God.
St. Paul describes the Word of God as the Sword of the Spirit. In warfare, swords can be used to both attack and defend oneself or others. However, possessing a perfect sword is futile without the knowledge of how to wield it effectively. A soldier must dedicate time and effort to master the art of using the sword before achieving the desired results. This requires not only knowledge and virtue, but also belief in the sword’s capabilities and the ability to put it to good use.
How the sword represents Epiphany School:
Central to Epiphany School’s mission is helping each student form a personal relationship with Christ. By teaching our students the Word of God and its application in their lives, they will be better equipped to fulfill God’s plan for them.
Symbol: The Marian Monogram represents our Mother Mary.
Lumen Gentium states…in suffering with Him as He died on the cross, Mary cooperated in the work of the Savior, in an altogether singular way, by obedience, faith, hope, and burning love, to restore supernatural life to souls. As a result, she is our Mother in the order of grace (#61). Since Mary was born Immaculate, without sin, and lived a life of perfect virtue, each and every one of us is called to reflect on her life and strive to live as she did, perfectly in Christ.
How the Marian Monogram represents Epiphany School:
Central to Epiphany Epiphany School invokes the intercession of our Mother Mary and desires to reflect her actions by being a co-mediator (co-educator) with parents in the formation of their children. Epiphany School desires to help parents form their children by helping them develop spiritual discipline and virtue that reflects the life of Mary.
Motto: Christus Vincit – Christ Conquers
Our Lord Jesus Christ is truly King. He is King by virtue of being the God-Man and also by a right of conquest, acquired when He became our Redeemer. Salvation history is the true story of the Reconquest of all creation for the One True God. Christ will be the head of a reborn humanity, which is also His Kingdom and His Church. To achieve this, He must conquer the strong man armed — the Devil. His Church, too, will participate in this conquest.
How Christus Vincit represents Epiphany School:
Central to the Catholic Church’s vision is evangelizing the world and bringing all of mankind to Christ. Catholic Schools are one of the main instruments the Church uses to fulfill this goal. Epiphany School participates in Christ’s conquest by living out its mission to help form tomorrow’s saints, who are capable of assisting the Church’s vision and bringing to fulfillment Christ’s Kingdom.