Our Coat of Arms

At the top of the shield is a monstrance holding the Bread of Life, emphasizing the core of our faith in Jesus Christ, Our Lord.

The crossed swords represent the two-edged sword of the Spirit, the Holy Bible and Sacred Tradition. The swords meet together to represent the magisterium of the Church.

The helmet is twice displayed, calling to mind the two vocations of patron saint, Martin of Tours; soldier, called to do battle against the enemies of the Roman Empire and later, bishop, summoned to put on the helmet of salvation and the armor of God in spiritual warfare.

At the bottom of the shield appear the Alpha and Omega, the Greek letters to describe the fullness of perfection in Jesus Christ.

Throughout the design is the red cloak to remind us to practice charity as St. Martin reached out to clothe the beggar.

Here, then, we live and celebrate at St. Martin’s Church centered on the Holy Eucharist, embracing the Catholic faith, empowered by the sacraments, enlightened by grace and moved by charity toward our heavenly goal.

Sancti Martin, ora pro nobis!