He chose to sacrifice His Son in order to have eternal relationship with us . hatThe cross symbolizes the value and love God places on us as His creation , in t
Th e Lion is the school mascot . Representing Christ , the Lion of Judah , the centerpiece of all life and love . Th
Te shield reminds us we live in a world at war : light vs . dark and life vs . death . God has chosen His followers to actively participate in His plan for restoration and redemption . While a shield ’ s purpose is for defense , it supports the Lion ( our hope ), the cross ( our power ) and the motto ( our guide ) as three key weapons for increasing the light and life of the Gospel .
The outer ring represents the unending , all-encompassing power of community in Christ that permeates every element of our Academy . The ring has no end and no beginning , symbolizing the one eternal God .
Th e motto , Soli Deo Gloria , is Latin for To God Alone Be the Glory . It serves as the Academy ’ s banner of purpose as we educate students and , through education , realize glorifying God is the key to human flourishing . e three Lions represent our covenantal philosophy of a unified vision of home , church , and school , as the Lions are moving in unity .