THE GROTTO
At the countenance of the FLC building is "The Grotto", an artificial cavern with garden features containing a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary. While grottos became popular during the renaissance, they have become a conventional site of prayer for Filipino Catholics, who have strong Marian devotions.
Mary, the Mother of Jesus, is venerated for her powerful intercession. She is the Mediatrix of all graces. We are encouraged by her motherly care. With the world going astray, The Blessed Mother Mary, through her apparitions, reminds us to keep praying for divine grace and world peace.
Standing near the gate, "The Grotto" is a convenient place to say a short prayer before any student gets into the classroom or an employee into the workplace.
THE PAVILLION
The Pavilion refers to the small house-like structure with open walls located adjacent to the University pool. More than a place for relaxation and pleasure, this pavilion is used for ceremonial and other educational activities of events. It seats at the center of the pool garden bedecked with fashion lights and fountains.
It must be noted though that the University has many pavilion-like kiosks around the campus. These pavilions where students usually meet or simply spend time are made available to provide students with convenient and cozy study spots within the university premises. The gardens in every nook of the campus provide the academic ambiance that inspires creativity and ingenuity essential for critical thinking. The pavilions were also aimed to foster the building of camaraderie and solidarity among the constituents of the University. As a public venue free for the use of everyone, it opens the opportunity to meet new people, to interact and to create friendships. Incidentally, the "Thai pavilion" which is a tent in a garden symbolizes enduring friendship. Its star shape also means its openness that reaches afar just like light of a star. In the same manner, Paulinians open their hearts to anyone who needs it. We are all brothers and sisters under one Father and one God.
THE TRELLIS
"I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in Him; he will bear much fruits; apart from me you can do nothing."
A decorative landscape structure designed to support growing plants particularly a vine, the Trellis is a sight to see in the University. More than its artistic splendor and the shelter that it provides for the passage walkways of students, vines are a symbolic plant in Christianity.
We are likened to the branches in a grape vine, and the vine is Jesus. And in the same way as the vine, we are called upon by God to branch out by spreading the good news. Hence, the flowering leafy vines represent how much we are able to respond to that calling. As branches, no matter how long or how beautiful we have grown, we should remain connected with the vine (or with Jesus) as well as with the other branches (or the church) to continue to survive, to grow and to bear fruit.
Moreover, the Cross, which is the symbol of man's salvation, is usually clothed with vines in order to depict that the cross was made from the Tree of Life. Such is referred as the "Living Cross" which represents our redemption from original sin (Tree of Life) through Christ's death (the cross).