THE MARIST SEAL

 

Crown - Reminds us of the Queenship of Mary.

Twelve Stars - A symbol of the promised woman in Genesis and of the woman in the Book of Revelation.

 

"A and M" - The "A" imposed on the "M" reminds us of the Angel's greeting to Mary at the Annunciation: "Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you, blessed are you among women ..."

Three Violets - The Marist virtues of HUMILITY, SIMPLICITY, MODESTY that St. Marcellin Champagnat wanted every member of the Marist family to practice. It is also the emblem chosen by the worldwide federation of Marist Alumni.
Ad Jesum Per Mariam - "To Jesus through Mary," the motto of Fr. Champagnat and the Marist secret of leading souls to God.
School Colors - Blue and Gold
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