The document provides an introduction to the seal of Neumann University. The seal contains symbols that represent the university's founding by the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia and its mission rooted in the teachings of St. Francis and St. Paul. The motto "Live the Truth in Love" comes from a passage by St. Paul urging believers to profess the truth in love. The seal depicts symbols like the Chi-Rho, gospel book, tau cross, and knotted cord that reference the university's Franciscan origins and values of embracing truth, love, knowledge, and service.

1. An Introduction to the Seal of Neumann University

2. What do the words mean?

3. What is the source of the motto?
In his letter to the Ephesians(4:15), St.
Paul urges us:
“Rather let us profess the truth in love,
and grow to the full maturity
of Christ the Head”

4. LIVE
THE tRUTH
IN LOVE

5. The motto reminds us
of the importance
of educating
both mind and heart.

6. What are the symbols in the seal ?
CHI-RHO
GOSPEL BOOK
KNOTTED CORD
TAU
CROWN
GLOBE

7. The CHI-RHO consists
of the first two Greek
letters that spell the
name of Christ, the
Source of Truth and
Love.

8. The GOSPEL BOOK
reminds us that Francis
desired to imitate Christ
by the manner in which
he lived, embracing
everyone as sister and
brother.

9. The TAU (Greek letter “T”),
was often used by
St. Francis of Assisi.
It is a sign of the Cross
and a challenge to live a
life rooted in Truth and
Love.

10. The CROWN symbolizes
Mary, Mother of Jesus.
She is the model of the
virtues embodied in the
mission of Neumann
University.

11. The original
name of the university,
Our Lady of Angels,
was chosen
to honor Mary,
Mother and Queen.

12. The GLOBE reminds us
that knowledge is a gift
to be shared widely
in the service of others.

13. The KNOTTED CORD,
a Franciscan symbol,
expresses the dedication of
the Sisters of St. Francis of
Philadelphia, founders of
Neumann University.

14. Can you find the seal of
Neumann University in at
least 6 places on campus?

15. Created by the Neumann Institute for Franciscan Studies
If you need any information about Neumann University’s
History, Values, and Mission we are here to assist you.
Sister Patricia Hutchison , Director
Sister Mary Ann McCarthy, Assistant
Check out the information available at our page on the Neumann University Website:
www.neumann.edu/mission/nifs.asp