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Three Hills, Alberta
Grant of Arms, Supporters, Flag and Badges, for use by the Prairie Christian Academy
September 15, 2017
Vol. VI, p. 752
Arms of the Prairie Christian Academy SocietyBlazonAzure a base of three hills surmounted by a Latin cross throughout all within a bordure Or; SymbolismThe three hills allude to the municipality of Three Hills, Alberta, the location of the school. The central cross stands for the Christian faith, and the border symbolizes a framework within which the school offers education. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a circlet of acorns and hills Or a dove alighting wings open and addorsed Argent; SymbolismThe acorns symbolize potential in the young to grow into strength through faith and patience, and the three hills allude to the location of the school. The dove is a symbol of the Holy Spirit (Matthew 3:16). |
MottoBlazonVITAS TRANSFIGURANS, SymbolismThis Latin phrase, meaning “Transforming lives,” identifies the purpose of the school, and is based on Romans 12:2: “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” |
SupportersBlazonDexter a paschal lamb Or its flagstaff Azure, sinister a lion Or holding an open book proper bound Azure, both standing on a foundation stone proper; SymbolismThe lamb and the lion symbolize Jesus Christ as the Lamb of God (John 1:29) and the Lion of the tribe of Judah (Revelation 5:5). The stone also represents Jesus Christ as a Christian’s foundation (Matthew 25:34). |
Flag of the Prairie Christian Academy SocietyBlazonOr a Canadian pale Azure charged with an escutcheon of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of the Prairie Christian Academy SocietyBlazonA loaf of bread per fess Or and Azure charged with an ichthus counterchanged; SymbolismThe badge symbolizes the miracle of Jesus feeding the multitude with loaves and fishes, as found in the four canonical Gospels. |
Badge of the Prairie Christian Academy SocietyBlazonAn escutcheon of the Arms above a scroll Argent inscribed with the Motto in letters Sable all within a belt Gules buckled Or and inscribed DISCOVER DISCERN AND DEFEND TRUTH in letters Argent; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 31, 2018 in Volume 152, page 897 of the Canada Gazette.     |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of the Prairie Christian Academy (Arms and Motto, 2006) and Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald (Crest and Supporters), assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDavid Farrar CalligrapherKathy Feig Recipient TypeCivil Institution |