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SFC Coat of Arms 
byRP Tesoro</td>
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Rationale: 
Historians theorized that the coat of arms helped knights be recognized by
their followers and superiors. This, in turn, serves both as a right to lead
and a duty to obey and follow. These coats of arms that have been granted them
were sewn in to their overcoats, which were worn over their chain mail, thus,
the term “coat of arms.” The symbols and colors that were chosen by them or
granted to them denotes certain attributes or characteristics that they or
their clans and families posses. 
 
Below are the symbolic definitions of the Coat of Arms: 
 
1. Trumpet: 
 
Heraldic meaning: ready for war 
 
SFC translation: for us this signifies courage. Ready to face battle anytime
and anywhere, but with the aid of our brothers and sisters. We have chosen this
instead of other symbols of war (e.g. sword, spear, etc.) because we believe as
a community that there is strength in unity. For us going to battle is not a
solitary ordeal, but an encounter faced, side-by-side with brothers and sisters
as comrade-in-arms. With this in mind, we have chosen the trumpet to symbolize
our “call-to-arms.” 
 
 
2. Sheperd`s Crook: 
 
Heraldic meaning: Christian faith; pastoral authority; watchfulness 
 
SFC translation: we have chosen this to represent our leadership over our
members as well as SFC’s role as a religious organization of young adults
spearheading the way for social and spiritual transformation in the world. 
 
 
3. Helmet: 
 
Heraldic meaning: Heroism 
 
SFC translation: Love for God and Country. This signifies our unwavering
loyalty and service for our God and our country even in times of distress and
conflicts. 
 
 
4. Fleur-de-lis: 
 
Heraldic meaning: purity and light 
 
SFC translation: this represents for us our community’s newest pillar: the
Pro-Life ministry. Legend has it that King Clovis, one of the Merovingian Kings
of the Franks, received a golden lily from an angel as a symbol of his
purification upon his conversion to Christianity. We would like to likewise
imbibe a life that 100% pure. 
 
 
5. Amulet: 
 
Heraldic meaning: Fidelity 
 
SFC translation: here we see the annulet or the ring as a symbol for our
vocations. May it be the married life, religious life or single blessedness; we
are all called to be faithful. Faithful to our future spouses, our vows but
most especially our God. 
 
 
6. Anchor: 
 
Heraldic meaning: hope, religious steadfastness 
 
SFC translation: we are reminded that we are a people of God. That with Him in
our lives we don’t uselessly drift but are kept in His presence. We are called
to be “anchored” on our Lord, and then we can truly be “Pro-God.” 
 
 
7. SFC Logo: 
"Our Identity" 
 
8. Gold (Or): 
 
Heraldic meaning: Generosity and elevation of the mind 
 
SFC translation: as a people of God we are called to have “less for self, more
for others and enough for all.” This color symbolizes our call to be
Pro-Poor. 
 
 
9. Red (Gules): 
 
Heraldic meaning: warrior or martyr 
 
SFC meaning: as SFC’s we are called to be martyrs. We are reminded here of the
blood spilt for our sakes during Christ’s sufferings. At the same time
challenged to disregard our own welfare but live up to the will of the
Father. 
 
 
10. Blue (Azure): 
 
Heraldic meaning: Truth and loyalty 
 
SFC Translation: this color is derived from our original color as a Family
Ministry of Couples for Christ. 
 
 
11. Maroon (Sanguine): 
 
Heraldic meaning: patient in battle and yet victorious 
 
SFC Translation: as warriors of God we are to be patient, one who does not rest
until the battle is won. We are already victorious in God; all we have to do is
to claim it. 
 
 
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Notes: 
- The SFC Coat of Arms was revealed last June 2006 during the GLF (Global
Leaders Forum) 
- It is also introduced to SFC`s during the 2006 Regional
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