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  • The Civic Welfare Training Service Program (CWTSP) Component of NSTP: An Option of Colegio de San Juan de Letran

  • Introduction

    The Civic Welfare Training Service Program option of the Colegio de San Juan de Letran is in response to its Vision-Mission. The program is consists of activities designed to encourage its students to contribute in the improvement of the general welfare and the quality of life of the community. It emphasizes faith-driven service as inspired by the hallowed tradition of Deus, service to God first as God cannot but be first, Patria, service to the fatherland as all the bounties of God are rooted deeply in the land upon which the school stands, and Letran, service to the school as she is the mother who takes the minds of the youth in her hands and fashions them in accord with her supreme ideal.

  • GOALSAt the end of the lesson, you are expected to:

    1. Discuss the significance of Civic Welfare Training Service Program in relation to the Letran's Core Values and Vision-Mission.2. Explain the role of Letran in nation building.

  • Activity 2 Role Playing

    A. Life of St. Dominic de Guzman: Founder of the Order of Preachers St. Dominic de Guzman was born in Calaruega, Spain in 1170 from an illustrious family of Don Felix de Guzman and Doa Joana de Aza. He began his studies for the priesthood at the University of Palencia. During an outbreak of famine, he sold his precious books and gave the money he earned to the poor. He was ordained priest in 1195 and performed his priestly duties as Canon in Osma, Soria, Spain. In 1206, he decided to stay in Narbonne and undertook the mission of the Conversion of the Albigenses. He founded the community of nuns at Prouille which he made as his base of operations. He established the new community at Toulouse which is considered as the cradle of the Dominican Order.In 1216, Pope Honorious III confirmed the Order of Preachers (O.P.) after which St. Dominic dispersed the brethren to the Theological centers of Christendom. He died in 1221 at Bologna on the feast of St. Sixtus. He was elevated to the altar by Pope Gregory IX in 1234.

  • Activity 2 Role PlayingLife of San Vicente Liem dela Paz: The Colegios Foremost AlumnusVicente arrived in Manila from Tongkin (Vietnam) on May 21, 1947. He was 16 years of age. He enrolled on the same day as one of the six scholars from Vietnam under the Patronato of the King of Spain. He was an intern student.

    From the time of his arrival to the opening of school year 1747-1748, Vicente studied the intricacies of the Spanish language. Once classes opened, he joined the curso infimo whose students were known as escolapios. Vicente was so bright and diligent that in three years he learned Latin and spoke Spanish to perfection and passed with high marks all the subjects of the Latinidad and Philosophy courses.

    After graduation, he continued in Letran, but this time it was to help the students with their lessons. He was enrolled in the University of Santo Thomas for the higher Philosophy and Theology courses. He completed these superior courses in another three years. And then left Letran for Santo Domingo convent to enter the religious life and prepare himself for the priesthood.

  • Activity 2 Role PlayingVicente was missed very much when he left Letran. He was so good and understanding to his companions, most condescending in games, very punctual in his obligations and above all, very diligent in his studies. He became a model to others. He tutored the slow learners and acted as an assistant to the superior after the decano. This position was reserved to the brightest student but there was a ruling that only Spaniards or Filipinos could be appointed. Vicente took this ruling in stride and in no manner changed his humble disposition and attitudes.

    He then joined the Dominican Order and on September 9, 1754 and made his religious profession. After four years, he was ordained to the priesthood and in 1758 left for Tongkin (Vietnam), his homeland.

    When Vicente left the Philippines and returned to his native country, Christianity was being cruelly persecuted. For fifteen years he worked among his countrymen, preaching the Gospel and bringing comfort to the oppressed Christians.

  • Activity 2 Role PlayingOn September 9, 1954, he received the Dominican habit at the Santo Domingo Convent. After 4 years, he went back to Tonking, where Chistians were being cruelly persecuted. There, he spent days and nights giving spiritual direction and administering the sacraments. Someone revealed his activities to the authorities and he was immediately arrested together with Fr. Jacinto Castaneda, a Spanish-Dominican. They were put into a cage like animals. The King was disposed to be lenient for he was not a foreigner but Vicente pleaded that there should be one judgment for priests, whether foreign or native. They accused him of treason and the King pronounced the death sentence.Vicente was tied to the stakes and beheaded on November 7, 1773. Before he died, Vicente gave thanks to God for the victory that had recently been granted to him.

  • Activity 2 Role PlayingA short time later, the news of the martyrdom of Vicente reached Letran. There was sadness and joy. Sadness because a son had been killed; joy because he died the glorious death of a martyr of the faith.It appears that Vicente wanted to continue making his presence felt in Letran. Immediately after his marytrdom, the Christians kept some parts of his body for relics. One of the major relics - a humeral bone - was sent to Letran. This relic has been the center of veneration throughout all these years, specially during college day celebrations when the students and alumni honor him as their foremost alumnus and heavenly patron.When Saint Pope Pius X beatified him in 1906, the Letran community put up a marble monument in one of the quadrangles of the college. This monument was destroyed during the war. In 1953, another statue was put up. It stands as a beacon for students and alumni to emulate.

  • Activity 2 Role PlayingReflection:St. Dominic de Guzman was born from an illustrious family Spain. Though born of a rich family, his heart is close to caring and serving the poor. One of the important highlights of his life was his charitable deed during an outbreak of famine in Palencia. During such time of hunger and sickness, he sold his precious books and gave the money he earned to the poor.

  • Activity 2 Role PlayingReflection:In his time, San Vicente Liem dela Paz Vicente became a model of charity and modesty to others. He tutored the slow learners and acted as an assistant to the superior after the decano. This position was reserved to the brightest student but there was a ruling that only Spaniards or Filipinos could be appointed. Vicente took this ruling in stride and in no manner changed his humble disposition and attitudes. When he became a Dominican priest, he went back to Tonking, where Chistians were being cruelly persecuted. There, he spent days and nights giving spiritual direction and administering the sacraments. He was arrested for preaching the Gospel message of Christ and living his faith. He was accused of treason and was sentenced to death by beheading.

  • Would Saint Dominic and San Vicente be relevant in our day and age?

  • The reply is a categorical: YES!

    they would still be the friars who spoke only to God or about God,they would continue to cry out during their vigils: Lord, what will become of sinners?they would be sensitive to and filled with compassion for the afflicted, the poor and the down-trodden;they would live in accordance with the teaching of Vatican II which states that religious give witness to their poverty by working for their living;they would use modern means for communication and transportation in their preaching ministry.

  • The reply is a categorical: YES!

    they would preach against all forms of injustice and insist on restitution as they did to usurers of their time.they would urge those who have to make sacrifices to help those who have not;they would respect the competence of women to work in and for the Church;they would show confidence in the ability of their fellow men;they would visit and endeavor to help those in prison;they would proclaim their trust in the youth of this age.

  • The first oneDon Juan Geronimo Guerrero, a retired Spanish Officer, who transformed his hermitage home into an orphanage called the Colegio de Nios Huerfanos de San Juan de Letran. Its purpose was to educate and mold orphans into good Christian citizens.

  • About the same timeanother institution by the name of Colegio de Huerfanos de San Pedro y San Pablo was established by the Dominican brother Diego de Santa Maria at the Conventof Santo Domingo.

  • The mergeThe founders of these two institutions with identical origin and purpose did not only share a common concern for the children of Intramuros but they were also linked by strong bonds of friendship. It was not surprising therefore that their institutions were merged into one even in their lifetime in 1630 and became known simply as the Colegio de San Juan de Letran.

  • Whats in the name?The name San Juan de Letran was inspired from the major basilica of Saint John Lateran in Rome, mother of all Christian churches.

    Saint John the Baptist for whom the Basilica is named, is also the patron saint of the College.

  • History in the makingIn 1690, Letran was declared as an ecclesiastical college. In 1738, six scholarships were granted by the King of Spain for Chinese, Japanese, and Tongkinese (Vietnamese) students. St. Vicente Liem de la Paz was among the students who enjoyed this scholarship.

  • History in the makingA royal decree of May 1865 pronounced Letran as a College of the First Class. The schools curriculum was reviewed and revised according to European and American patterns in 1886. Further expansion took place in 1894 and adjustments were made with the arrival of the Americans in 1900.

  • History in the makingIn 1937, a three-storey building replaced the old structure. The growth of the Colegio was temporarily arrested when the building was bombed in 1941 and then turned into a garrison by the Japanese army in 1944. The Colegio was temporarily housed in the Dominican church and convent of San Juan del Monte. After the war in 1946, Letran returned to its home in Intramuros.

  • History in the makingIn a span of more than three centuries, Letran produced alumni who became the builders of the Filipino nation. The names of Manuel Quezon, Sergio Osmena, Apolinario Mabini, Marcelo del Pilar, Padre Mariano Gomez, Francisco Baltazar, Emilio Aguinaldo, and many others are enshrined in the hearts of every Filipino.

  • History in the makingColegio de San Juan de Letran has faithfully lived up to her mission. Countless great men have passed and will continue to pass through the portals of this old venerable institution - revolutionaries, heroes and patriots, presidents, leader of the church and most notable of all, a saint. In its long history, there will always be the successes as well as challenges for Letran. But for years and generations beyond, in the end, Letran will remain standing as a cut above the rest - proud of its heritage and sure of the time - honored and enshrined ideals of DEUS, PATRIA, LETRAN.

  • Reflection:

    Constantly aware that her heritage are the virtues of Love of God, neighbor and the constant search for Truth, Letran will continue to mold the spirit and minds of her sons and daughters to become "effective builders and leaders of dynamic Christian communities." Truly, they are formed to be catalysts for change . . . to be salt of the earth. From then till now, Letran will perpetually ingrained in the consciousness and the sub-consciousness of the Filipino people through the achievements of her children. Through her guidance, her children will carry on the tradition of penetrating the fields of science, the arts, commerce, technology and other fields of specialization. She will train her children to provide leadership needed when there is nothing more in their fellowmen "except the will which says to them: hold on!" As the world moves amidst chaos toward the 21st century, Letran will carry on in breeding sons and daughters who will plant the seed, and reap the fruits of the culture of excellence.

  • The Foundations of the Colegio de San Juan de LetranThe Filipino Dominican Philosophy of EducationEducation is one of the priorities of the Dominican Province of the Philippines because it is among the most important means of evangelization and has been, historically and by Gods providence, an integral element of the mission of the Dominicans in the Philippines.

  • 1. Purpose of Education

    Education encompasses religious, personal, and social goals.Education is an extension of the Churchs mission of evangelization. As such, its purpose is to bring out the salvific dimensions of the arts, science, technology and culture. It aims at the synthesis of faith and culture, of faith and life. It seeks to deepen faith as it develops reason leading to an appreciation and living of Gospel values.

  • 1. Purpose of Education

    For the society, education nurtures culture and serve as catalyst of change and development.For the person, education is meant to bring out his/ her total and integral development. Ultimately education enables the person to attain the purpose for which he/ she was created, namely, union with God, communion with others, and harmony with creation.As a Dominican mission, education is a form of preaching ministry borne out and nourished by the pillars of the Dominican life: study, prayer, community life, and service.

  • 2. Nature of the learner

    The learner is Gods creation, made to His image and likeness, therefore, basically good. He/ she was entrusted the task of being a steward of creation. Although wounded by sin, he/she has been redeemed and endowed with the grace to live a life in Christ.The learner is a person, an individual unique in him/ herself but with an inherently social nature.

  • 2. Nature of the learner

    As a Filipino learner, he/she is characterized by a set of traits or asal: dangal, damdamin, pakikipagkapwa, and distinguished by a set of values: utang na loob, palabra de honor, pakikisama, hiya, bayanihan, etc., challenged existentially by the widespread poverty and injustice.The challenge for the Filipino learner is to develop kagandahang loob by becoming more and more makadiyos, makatao, makabayan and makakalikasan. Moreover, he/ she is challenged to cope with the demands of the times triggered by a global, highly technological, and materialistic culture.

  • 3. Nature of Education

    Education is integral, concerned with the total formation of the human person in all dimensions.Education is self-initiated and self- motivated process. It occurs in the learner and ends in the learner. The teacher is but a facilitator of learning.Education is about learning to learn, to live, to love, and to leave a legacy.

  • Through the Centuries...early in our youth, we spent many years in a place that was home for the body and mind ...where human values were instilled, knowledge imbibed and skills honed ...all to prepare us for a proper and successful Christian life. Some call such place a school, the alma mater ...ours is the Colegio de San Juan de Letran.

  • Through the Centuries

    1620Don Juan Geronimo Guerrerro, a retired army officer decided to spend the rest of his life in the welfare and education of abandoned and orphaned children. He gave this institution the name: COLEGIO DE NIOS HUERFANOS DE SAN JUAN DE LETRAN, from the Basilica of St. John of Lateran in Rome.

    1623Philip IV, King of Spain, informed about Guerrero's institution, issued a royal decree (cedula) on July 16, 1623, placing it under his patronage and granting it a subsidy of seven hundred pesos, which would continue until the end of the 19th century.

  • Through the Centuries

    1630FRAY DIEGO SANTA MARIA, Dominican lay brother, arrived from Spain and was assigned as porter of the Priory of Santo Domingo (Convento de Santo Domingo). He, too, took pity on the poor and abandoned boys of Manila and gave them shelter in a room adjacent to his office, taught them the rudiments in human knowledge and religion. Fray Diego called this community of orphan boys the COLEGIO DE NIOS HUERFANOS DE SAN PEDRO Y SAN PABLO.

  • Through the Centuries

    1640As Don Juan was dying, the Governor General Sebastian Hurtado de Corcuera and the Archbishop of Manila, Hernando Guerrero, begged Fray Diego to take charge of the COLEGIO DE NIOS HUERFANOS DE SAN JUAN DE LETRAN. The merger of two similar institurion was effected known first as COLEGIO DE NIOS HUERFANOS DE SAN PEDRO Y SAN PABLO DE SAN JUAN DE LETRAN. For a time, one name prevailed over the other. Eventually, the second one remained.

    1655Death of Fray Diego de Santa Maria

  • Through the Centuries

    1706The Provincial Chapter of the Dominicans in the Philippines decided during this year to adopt officially the name COLEGIO DE SAN JUAN DE LETRAN in memory of Don Juan Geronimo Guerrero, the first founder and declared Sts. Peter and Paul as its special patron. Primary education was formally established in Letran. Note that traditionally secondary education was offered in Letran from the earliest years. Though some classes had to be held at Santo Tomas for lack of space in Letran. The construction of the first chapel of Letran was completed.

  • Through the Centuries

    1747VICENTE LIEM, native of Tonkin, was accepted on 21 May 1747 as a scholar in Letran. He was known among his classmates as Vicente Liem de la Paz because of his serene and peaceful personality. He pursued higher studies at the University of Santo Tomas and then joined the Dominican Order on September 9, 1754. He was ordained priest in 1758. On 20 January 1759 he returned to his native land where four years later on November 4, 1773, he died a martyr's death in defense of faith.

    1820The main building underwent major improvements. And a semblance of unity and harmony in the campus, which grew over the years through the acquisition of surrounding lots, was also affected.

  • Through the Centuries

    1865Letran was declared a College of First Class by royal decree of May 20. The result was that the school population rose considerably.

    1886Fr. Bernardino Nozaleda, rector, and future Archbishop of Manila, re-organized the set-up of elementary education in Letran into the Lower, Middle and Superior grades (Infima, Media y Superior), which was then considered at par with the that of many countries in Europe and America.

    1902Gymnastics equipment were installed in one of the gardens within the campus.

  • Through the Centuries

    1906VICENTE LIEM DE LA PAZ, who studied in Letran in the 1700s and died a martyr's death in his native Tonkin (Vietnam), was beatified by Pope Pius X on May 20 1906.

    1918The first yearbook was published in Spanish by the graduating classes. It replaced the traditional "boletin" which was actually a prospectus carrying also the list of graduates, their courses, their awards, etc. The first yearbook was dedicated to Letran alumnus, Bishop Alfredo Verzosa of Lipa.1928Letran joins National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA)

  • Through the Centuries

    1941War came to the Philippines. Letran was bombed. But even as the main building burned, the letters LETRAN in the facade shone forth.

    1923The Letran Cadet Corps and the military band were established. The Shakespearean Club and the Cervantes Society were founded. Several sports were organized in Letran, with the school football team emerging as one of the bests at the time.

    1938Letran won its first NCAA senior basketball championship. The team was coached by former Philippine Olympian Jacinto Ciria Cruz and skippered by future Philippine Olympian and basketball great, Fely Fajardo.

  • Through the Centuries

    1940The newly-contructed annex building, facing the Pasig River, was blessed and inaugurated on 20 October 1940. Bishop Afredo Verzosa, Bishop of Lipa, presided at the rites, with the officers and directors of the Letran Alumni Association standing as sponsors.

    1942The Japanese Imperial Army converted half of the Letran building into a garrison while the other half was opened for classes. The next school year of 1942 the Japanese took over the whole building and classes were temporarily transfered to the Dominican "Sanctuario" of San Juan del Monte.

  • Through the Centuries

    1945While the whole country still lay prostrate and suffering from the battle of reconquet of the Philipines by the Americans, Letran temporarily housed at the Dominican Santuario de Santa Cruz in San Juan del Monte, re-opened its doors to its tudents for regular classes.

    1946Letran returned to its familiar environs in Intramuros. A massive reconstruction program was launched to repair and to restore the Letran Main Building to its pre-war conditions. Fr. Augusto Antonio, O.P., the first Filipino Letranite to enter the Dominican Order, was assigned to Letran upon the completion of his studies for, and his ordination to, the priesthood at the Dominican House of Studies in Hong Kong.

  • Through the Centuries

    1950Letran's senior basketball team, popularly known as the "Murder, Inc.", became legend, specially after winning the NCAA and the National Collegiate Basketball Championships. The team was coached by Letran alumnus Angel de Leon and captained by Olympian and basketball great, Lauro Mumar.

    1953The new Letran Elementary Building, built on the grounds of the former Santa Catalina College, which has since been acquired by Letran, was blessed and inagurated by Archbishop Rufino J. Santos, Archbishop of Manila.

  • Through the Centuries

    1955On November 6 1955, Archbishop Rufino J. Santos, Archbishop of Manila, blessed the new Letran Gymnasium Auditorium, located former site of the Dominican Procuration within the Santo Domingo complex.

    1961Fr. Isidro D. Katigbak, O.P at Tiaong, Quezon, was installed as the first Filipino Rector of Letran College. The four-year course leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science was granted government recognition by the Department of Education.

  • Through the Centuries

    1972A swimming pool was constructed on the plot of land in the side of the gymnasium facing the walls of Intramuros.

    1979Letran established an extension school in Calamba, Laguna. Ground-breaking rites for the main building on the Calamba campus were held in February 1969 and classes in the First grade, First year high school and the First Year College were opened in June of the same year.

  • Through the Centuries

    1986Class H.S. 1957 turns over to the Letran Alumni Association the project of the Hall of Great Knights they initiated in 1982 to honor and perpetuate the memory of the illustrious alumni the school had produced. The Halls present roster includes Emilio Aguinaldo, Francisco Baltazar, Emilio Jacinto, Jose P. Laurel, Fernando Lopez, Apolinario Mabini,Sergio Osmea, Jose Panganiban, Liem de la Paz, Marcelo del Pilar, Manuel L. Quezon, Cayetano Arrelano, Jose Burgos, Vicente L. Madrigal, Quintin Paredes, Francisco Ortigas and Juan Sumulong, grandfather of President Cory Aquino.

  • Through the Centuries1993Ground-breaking ceremonies for the new Communications Arts building on Legazpi Street on the western side of the campus, as well as blessing of the newly renovated air-conditioned chapel, the speech laboratory

  • The Heritage of the Colegio de San Juan de Letran

    Letran started from a very humble beginning as an orphanage catering to the orphans of Intramuros. Its purpose was to educate and mold the children of Intramuros to become good Christian citizens.

    After 400 years of existence, Letran has formed pious saints and martyrs. Letran's most illustrious alumnus is St. Vicente Liem dela Paz, O.P. Other Alumni who were martyred for their faith as they propagated the teachings of Christ in Japan were Bld. Vicente Shiwosuka dela Cruz, O.P., Bld. Jacobo Kyushu Tomanaga, O.P., Bld. Pedro de Sta. Maria, O.P., Bld. Tomas de San Jacinto and Bld. Francisco Shoyemon de San Jose.

  • The Heritage of the Colegio de San Juan de Letran

    Most heroes and leaders of our country, who have guided our people in converting the country's agony into glory, have been cradled from the bosom of the Colegio. From the ranks of heroes and patriots came Antonio Regidor, Apolinario Mabini, Emilio Jacinto, Felipe Agoncillo, Fr. Jacinto Zamora, Fr. Jose Burgos, Gen. Manuel Tinio, Gen. Artemio Ricarte, Gen. Gregorio del Pilar, Graciano Lopez Jaena, the Pardo de Taveras and a host of others. From the servants of the Filipino people came Emilio Aguinaldo, Manuel Quezon, Sergio Osmena, Sr., Jose Laurel and numerous Letranites in public service.

  • The Heritage of the Colegio de San Juan de Letran

    Deus . . . Patria . . . Letran. In propagating and living the faith, in the struggle for honor, valor and glory of the nation, Letran losts her sons. But from the painful grief she rose victorious, radiant and jubilant. Through the centuries, her magnificense will shine in how she molded her children. She will be perpetuated on how her children have influenced the lives of other people. Her legacy to her children . . . the power to uplift himself and humanity in mind, body and spirit!

  • We, the Colegio de San Juan de Letran, a Dominican institution of learning, commit ourselves to the quality formation of integral human person in our noble tradition of excellence and the supreme ideal of DEUS, PATRIA, LETRAN.Specifically, we endeavor to form the Letran Community to become:Staunch defenders of the Church;Faithful devotees of Mary;Ardent lovers of Truth;Dynamic builders and leaders of communities; andSuccessful professionals in their chosen fields of endeavors.

  • By 2020, we envision a Christ-inspired, nationally-responsive and globally-competitive Colegio de San Juan de Letran at the threshold of being a University, evidenced by quality academic standard, strong research culture and sustained community service.Specifically, we see Letran as a leading center on the:Creative use and application of information and communications technology in education;Values-oriented communication and media education;Historical studies and research, particularly in Intramuros and Development of self-reliant communities.

  • Institutional Core Values of the Colegio de San Juan de Letran

    We, the Colegio de San Juan de Letran remains resolute in our institutional core values. These provide us intense focus and distinct direction:

  • Institutional Core Values of the Colegio de San Juan de LetranSpiritualism (Love for God)Our strong faith in God and filial devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary give us an unbreakable bond that unifies us. We are vigorous in adhering to truth. We recognize the principles and tenets of the Catholic Church to be the basis of our integrity, ethics and morality.

  • Institutional Core Values of the Colegio de San Juan de LetranPatriotism (Love for Country) We are committed in assisting the nation by sharing our resources and capabilities. The passion to serve the less privileged sectors of the society overflows in our spirit. Social awareness and responsibility always exist in the mainstream of our thoughts. We understand the importance of fellowship and charity among individuals and thereby promote cooperation and harmony toward a progressive community.

  • Institutional Core Values of the Colegio de San Juan de LetranLetranism (Love for Alma Mater)We cherish the many years spent in Colegio de San Juan de Letran, home for our mind and body, and where human values were imbibed and skills honed all to prepare us for a meaningful and noble Christian life. In deep gratitude, we pledge our loyalty to the Colegio. We are proud of her history and legacies. We continuously strive for excellence in our pursuit of knowledge and wisdom and commit to spread her ideals and values. In all our endeavors, we conduct ourselves with grace and nobility. We venture to conquer new glories for her honor and promise to always remember our dear Alma Mater, Letran.

  • Individual outputFor 10 minutes;On a yellow paper, write 5 examples on how can you show:

    1. Spiritualism2. Patriotism3. Letranism

  • Activity 4 - Role PlayingDivide the class into 3 groups.Each group will present a skit about the life story of Letranite who contributed to making the Philippines a just, humane, peaceful and progressive country. The presentation should only be for 3-5 minutes.

  • Class Schedule 12:00-2:00Break2:00-2:30Mass2:30-3:30

  • Weekdays7-9 Mrs. Conie Rhose S. SamonteElem. Library

  • The Colegio's Motto: Deus, Patria, Letran(for God, for Country, for Letran)Her motto is embodied in the triune ideal of God, country, and alma mater... first, God, as God cannot but be first... then the fatherland, as all the bounties of God are rooted deeply in the land upon which she stands... then finally, the school... she is the mother who takes the plastic minds in her hands and fashion them in accord with her supreme ideal... her magnificence is measured by this supreme ideal.

  • Letran KnighthoodThe Letranite is personified by the Knight who goes through rigid tests from being a Page to a Squire when his heart and soul are many times tested for purity before he qualifies for the most trying challenge and then granted knighthood. As a Knight, he carries the shield and the lance to protect not his body but his ideals as he fights for them with a pure heart.

  • The Seal / LogoThe Colegios seal bears the Maltese cross dating back between 1696 and 1716. The Maltese cross is the eight-point cross of Amalfi, a town in Italy whose merchants founded a hostel for the pilgrims of Jerusalem. The group became the Knights of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, who transferred in Malta in 1530 and was allowed to stay in condition that they swear allegiance to Emperor Charles V of Spain. They became known as the knights of Malta from then on because of their pious works they earned for themselves a place of honor within the church. Undoubtedly, Don Geronimo Guerrero, one of the founding fathers of Letran was a Knight of Malta.

  • The Seal / LogoThe silver cross on a blue and red field encircled by the wreath of green laurel represents the pattern of perfection of which all minds that come to Letran are molded. Its silver bespeaks of the purity which must be attained. The blue and red field indicates Letran, the battleground where the vile things are fought against the daunted and where ultimately the consummate ideal of the cross is accomplished. For that ultimate triumph, there is the wreath of green, ever fresh for every victory.

  • The Seal / LogoMaltese Cross The College seal of a Maltese Cross bearing the inscription of Collegial de Letran dates between the 1696 and 1716. This seal is derived from the Lateran and Knights of Malta traditions.

  • Coat of armsAt the top center of the shield is the knight, the title and the name of all members of the Letran community most especially the students must be known. At the left side of the figure is the spear and at the right side is the torch, symbolizing truth and courage every Knight must have in pursuit of quality integral formation. The shield itself contains the Dominicans cross colored black and white, signifying that Letran is a Dominican institution. At the center is the Letran seal of a silver cross on a blue and red field enriched by the green wreath laurel. On it, hangs the Colegios motto, summarizing the core values of love of God, country, and Letran.

  • Blue and Red Colors Blue stands for loyalty and justice. It is the loyalty and justice of the blue-blooded, a loyalty of noblest form and a strong sense of justice which grasps fully well the order of waves. Red is for consummate bravery... that firmness of heart, that staunchness of will, that openness of mind. It stands for the firmness of a martyr who welcomes the heathen's sword across his neck and a hero who saves countless lives at the price of his precious own.

  • Blue and Red Colors The colors of Letran are blue and red, not red and blue... needs must stay before red... for consummate bravery asks of consummate cause. The martyr marches firmly towards the scaffold only in complete faithfulness to his creed, and the hero offers his whole life only if such whole offertory does justice to a sublime cause... bravery simply for the exquisiteness of spilled blood, which ends in supreme sacrifice for a trivial or for no account, this is not Letran's.

  • Letran LogoTypeTypface Name: CloisterBlack BTVersion: mfgpctt-v1.28 Friday, April 3, 1992 10:05:59am (EST)Copyright 1990-1992 Bitstream, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Basilica St. John LateranNovember 9 marks the feast of the dedication of the Basilica of St. John Lateran in Rome. The Basilica is considered as the mother church of Christendom. This feast was originally observed only in Rome. When the emperor Constantine donated the Laterani Palace to the Pope, the Palace was dedicated to our Lord. The Palace was owned by the Laterani, a Roman noble family who revolted against Nero in 53-54 A.D. The Emperor Constantine stayed there when he visited Rome in 315 A.D. During the Crusades, the Pope renamed the church after the Benedictine Monastery of St. John the Baptist and St. John the Evangelist (which were situated on both sides of the Palace), but retained the Laterani appellation. Thus, it is the present name of Basilica of St. John Lateran.

  • Basilica St. John LateranDuring the dark days of the Church, the Papal elections were conducted at the Basilica,from the 12th century onwards. The feast of the Lateran Basilica was observed throughout the Roman Catholic as a sign of devotion to and of unity with the Chair of Peter.The Dominican spirit of upholding church unity and orthodoxy in faith is clearly manifested when the founding father named the first boys school in the country after the mother Church of Christendom: Colegio de San Juan de Letran.