Serviam - "I will serve."
Serviam is the motto of all the Ursuline Schools worldwide. The Latin word Serviam means "I will serve" and is symbolized by the virtue of devotedness. We are taught to learn how to forget self in order to think of others. Service to your family, your parish, and your local community are signs of Serviam. The word includes in its meaning self sacrifice and world-embracing charity.
The Serviam Shield is the emblem of loyalty known by Ursuline students throughout the world. The seven stars, representing Ursa Minor, are a reminder of St. Ursula, patroness of young women and education. The stars tell us of the heights to which our ideals must soar. The cross stands for Faith, the foundation of all Christian action.
"Take care of all...having each and every one engraved on your mind and heart, not only their names but also their situation." - St. Angela Merici (Testament)