The Meaning of Scientia,

Virtus et Devotio
Understanding the USC Motto
 Scientia
• means knowledge

• entails to deepen knowledge of the truth and

enhances one’s God-given talents and skills to
perfection

• molds a person to become professionally

competent
 Virtus
• means virtue

• implies nobility in character nurtured by prayer life

• must possess the Beatitudes especially purity of

heart and poverty in spirit

• morally literate and ethically critical

 Devotio
• means dedication

• refers to acts of justice and charity towards others in

community and the environment

• applying Scientia and Virtus in real-life situations

• molds a person to become public service oriented

 Relation of Motto in USC’s
Vision
Motto The 3 C’s USC’s vision statement
Scientia Competence What they do not know,
they seek to learn. What
they know they apply
justly and honestly.

Virtus Conscience What they do not have,

they endeavor to
acquire.

Devotio Commitment What they have, they

share.
 3 Aspects of Faith in USC Motto
and Vision
Faith:

WORD SCIENTIA

WORSHIP VIRTUS

WITNESS DEVOTIO
 Core Competencies of
Carolinian Graduates
1. Integrity
o comes from the Latin word integritatem which means wholeness
 end lifestyle that is promotive of corruption, and work for honesty as well
as transparency in all transactions

2. Excellence
o state/condition of achieving exceptional quality in one’s endeavor
o associated with diligence
 aim for quality work and the best output for every task
 Core Competencies of
Carolinian Graduates
3. Commitment
o comes from the Latin word committere which means to join, connect or
entrust
 devote oneself to a certain task to answer the needs of the community

4. Social Responsibility
o important in realizing the Devotio aspect
o Carolinians must exercise accountability for their actions in relation to
what benefits the whole society.
o must uphold a balance between economic growth and welfare of the
society and the environment
 Care for the environment and for the transformation of the society
 Core Competencies of
Carolinian Graduates
5. Evangelization
o refers to the passionate and dynamic proclamation of Jesus Christ’s
message of salvation and the reign of God
o direct towards conversion
o comes from the Latin word evangelium that originally comes from the
Greek word evangelion meaning good news
 become a proclaimer of God’s word

6. Leadership
o pertains to the capacity to direct, convince or inspire people to do
something
 initiate projects to fight poverty and all forms of dehumanization