In Hoc Signo Vinces (By This Sign You Will Conquer) 
Semper Fidelis (Ever Faithful) 
Crescat Scientia, Vita Excolatur (Let Knowledge Grow, Let Life Be Enriched) 
In Deo Speramus (In God We Trust) 
In Lumine Tuo Videbimus Lumen (In Thy Light We Shall See Light) 
Lux Et Veritas (Light and Truth) 
Perstare Et Praestare (To Persevere and Surpass) 
Pro Ecclesia Et Patria (For Church And Country) 
Virtute Et Armis (By Valor And Arms) 
Ditat Deus (God Enriches) 
E Pluribus Unum (Out Of Many, One) 
Iustitia Omnibus (Justice to All) 
Nil Sine Numine (Nothing Without Divine Guidance) 
Reddite Deo (Render Unto God) 
Frotiter Et Fideliter (Strong and Faithful; this is the Kernan Family Motto) 
Vincit Veritas (Truth Conquers) 


Ermine - white field with black spots 
Ermines - a black field with white spots 
Erminois - a gold field with black spots 
Pean - a black field with gold spots 
Vair - silver & blue bells or cups cut to resemble the flower of the campanula 
Counter Vair - the bells or cups are arranged base against base, and point against point

COLORS Even the colors can have special meaning in a "family crest" or coat of arms:  
Gold (Or) Generosity and elevation of the mind 
Silver or White (Argent) Peace and sincerity 
Red (Gules) Warrior or martyr; Military strength and magnanimity 
Blue (Azure) Truth and loyalty 
Green (Vert) Hope, joy, and loyalty in love 
Black (Sable) Constancy or grief 
Purple (Purpure) Royal majesty, sovereignty, and justice 
Orange (Tawny or Tenne) Worthy ambition 
Maroon (Sanguine or Murray) Patient in battle, and yet victorious