Device.

The circular symbolic device serves as a visual and theological expression of ministry within the larger Reformed tradition, grounded in scripture, tradition, and personal calling. Every element within the design communicates a specific aspect of faith, vocation, and identity.

Central imagery: Ascending dove, burning bush, sacraments

At the heart of the device is a stylized dove ascending into the sunlight, representing the active presence and movement of the Holy Spirit. The bird's wings and form stretch upward, embodying divine guidance, peace, and spiritual renewal.

Concurrently, the design is structured to evoke a second biblical image: the burning bush encountered by Moses. The twenty-eight radiant beams surrounding the central sphere function both as the warm light of the sun and as the unquenchable, holy flames of the bush that burns without being consumed. This dual symbolism bridges the calling of the prophets of old with the ongoing work of the Spirit in the contemporary Church.

A third image is that of the baptismal font from which living in the Christian tradition begins.

A fourth image is that of the bread and chalice of the Eucharist, the fulfillment of baptismal vows, and the sign and seal of the covenant with God.

The motto: Ecce ego mitte me

Emblazoned along the lower border of the device is the Latin phrase Ecce ego mitte me, which translates to "Here am I; send me". Drawn from the prophetic call in Isaiah 6:8, this motto functions as an active declaration of surrender and readiness. It marks the fundamental posture of ordained ministry: a willingness to respond to the voice of God and step forward into whatever service or community is required.

Inscriptions and identity

The outer ring frames the central theology with specific identifiers of office and person. The name Gerald Farinas is displayed alongside the designation Presbyter Chicagiensis, signifying the office of a presbyter serving within the context of Chicago. Together, the text, imagery, and Latin motto unite to form a cohesive seal of pastoral identity, marking a life consecrated to the proclamation of the Gospel and the service of the Church.