St. Paul University Philippines History, Seal, and Core Values

A collection of vocabulary flashcards covering the historical milestones, university seal symbols, motto, core values, and PRISM framework of St. Paul University Philippines.

Marcus Garvey

An influential political leader who stated that a people without knowledge of their past history, origin, and culture is like a tree without roots.

Reverend Denis Dougherty

The Bishop of Tuguegarao who invited the Sisters of the Congregation of St. Paul of Chartres (SPC) to Cagayan in 1907.

Internas

The female boarders who resided in the dormitory set up at Colegio de San Pablo in 1907.

Colegio del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus

The name given to the school in 1909.

Sacred Heart of Jesus Institution (SHOJI)

The school's name adopted in 1925 after a first-year high school class was re-opened and later given up due to lack of classrooms.

Colegio de San Jacinto

The old Dominican property acquired in 1934 where St. Paul University Philippines currently stands.

St. Paul College of Tuguegarao (SPCT)

The title assumed by the school in 1948 when it became the first Teacher-Training Institution in Cagayan Valley.

Green and Gold

The official colors of SPUP; Green stands for Life, Hope, and Youth, while Gold stands for Purity, Integrity, and Glory in Christ's victory.

Sword of St. Paul

A symbol on the SPUP seal representing the gospel, conversion, commitment, fortitude, and bravery.

Book (SPUP Seal)

A symbol on the SPUP seal representing knowledge, wisdom, skills, values, attitudes, and competencies.

Lamp (SPUP Seal)

A symbol on the SPUP seal representing light, witness, service, and a life that benefits others.

Laurel Leaf (SPUP Seal)

A symbol on the SPUP seal signifying triumph and reminding Paulinians of Christocentric Paschal Spirituality.

Wavy Lines (SPUP Seal)

A symbol on the SPUP seal representing readiness to face the unknown, tranquil daring, and the region of Cagayan.

Caritas

A component of the SPUP motto defined as action born of faith and love, compassionate caring, warmth, hospitality, and being all to all.

Veritas

A component of the SPUP motto defined as the essence of morality, values, social concern, and striving for truth, justice, peace, and unity.

Scientia

A component of the SPUP motto defined as authentic scholarship and systematic effort to teach and learn to become a competent servant leader.

Christ-Centeredness

The Paulinian core value of Discipleship, where Christ is the center of life and actions are done in imitation of Him.

Commission

The Paulinian core value of Servant-Leadership, defined by having a mission and life purpose to spread the Good News and serve others.

Community

The Paulinian core value of Stewardship, centered on being a responsible family member and citizen focused on building unity and protecting the environment.

Charism

The Paulinian core value of Excellence, involving the development of one's gifts and talents to serve the community and pursue lifelong learning.

Charity

The Paulinian core value of Compassionate Love, impelled by the love of Christ to be warm, loving, hospitable, and all to all.

Fr. Louis Chauvet

The figure whose Christ-centric paschal spirituality serves as a model for Paulinians to be prayerful, self-effacing, all to all, and characterized by tranquil-daring.

PRISM Framework

An acronym representing the key facets of Paulinian identity: Paulinian, Roots, Identity, Spirituality, and Mission.