Seal

THE EAGLE

This represents Saint Augustine as a soaring Eagle because of his lofty intellect.  He is called the “Eagle of Hippo.”

THE HEART

The symbol of love/charity, which is the core of Augustine’s teaching on love for  God, service to neighbors and care of  environment.

THE CROSIER AND MITRE

Symbols of the Bishopric of Saint Augustine.

THE BIBLE

The guide of Augustine’s teachings and rule of life.

TOLLE LEGE, TOLLE LEGE

“Take up and Read”. The words heard from the voice by Saint Augustine leading to his conversion to Catholicism in the year 387.

VIRTUS ET SCIENTIA

“Virtue and Science” is the motto of many
Augustinian Schools. It captures the aims of Augustinian education which empower the intellect with high quality education (“Scientia”) and the will with Christian Catholic Virtues (“Virtus”) for the glory of God and service to humanity.

COLEGIO SAN AGUSTIN-BACOLOD

Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod, which is emblazoned in the Seal, is an institution of learning dedicated to the education of the youth in the Augustinian way of life.

COLORS

Red for courage and Gold for victory.