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Collège Saint-Sacrement
Terrebonne, Quebec
Grant of Arms and Supporters
November 15, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 226
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Blazon
Arms
Per pale Azure and Or the sunburst of a monstrance and a water wheel, on a chief per pale three open books, all counterchanged;
Crest
The cupola of the Collège Saint-Sacrement Or;
Supporters
Two winged lions Or on a grassy mount proper set with oak leaves alternately Azure and Or;
Motto
AVANCER POUR ATTEINDRE;
Symbolism
Arms
Blue has long been associated with the heraldic emblems used by the Masson family. The manor house owned by Sophie Raymond Masson, along with its grounds, are now owned by the College. As the colour of Quebec, it also conveys that the College is an important educational centre in the province. Gold connotes personal and community excellence. The three different charges reflect the eras of the institution’s history: seigniorial manor, religious seminary and secular college. The water wheel symbolizes the Terrebonne mills that belonged to the Massons; the monstrance recalls the Fathers of the Blessed Sacrament, the first educators at the College; and the books represent the third era, namely the secular institute and the importance the College places on education and promoting knowledge.
Crest
The Collège Saint-Sacrement cupola is an iconic feature of the building. It embodies both the history of the institution and grounds, and its transition to a modern school with a vision of excellence and personal achievement.
Supporters
The winged lions recall the winged lion’s head on Joseph Masson’s bookplate. They also represent the strength of spirit demonstrated by the College’s students. The leaves of oak, a tree that grows on the College’s grounds, evoke wisdom, thus symbolizing the educational mission of the College.
Motto
Meaning "Move forward to achieve," this French phrase is inspired by the motto of Joseph Masson, the last seigneur of Terrebonne, "Attendre pour atteindre" meaning "Wait and you will achieve." The choice for the first verb suggests the proactive nature of the College, as well as one of its core values: surpassing oneself.