What do the three candles on the crest symbolize?

• A. The candles symbolize peace, harmony, and unity
• B. The candles symbolize wisdom, courage, and honor
• C. The candles symbolize sisterhood, devotion, and character
• D. The candles symbolize faith, hope, and charity

Answer: (C)

Candles on a crest are often used to show guiding values that a group aims to live by. When there are three lights, they’re usually pointing to three core qualities that held together drive the organization’s culture. Here, the three candles symbolize sisterhood, devotion, and character. Each candle stands for one value, and together they show how members support one another (sisterhood), stay committed to the group’s goals (devotion), and build personal integrity through their actions (character). The light from the candles evokes guidance and warmth, illustrating how these values illuminate and strengthen the community.

The other options describe admirable traits, but they don’t fit as closely with what a sisterhood-focused crest emphasizes. For example, faith, hope, and charity come from a religious context and aren’t as directly tied to the specific experience of being part of a sisterhood. The pairings of peace, harmony, and unity or wisdom, courage, and honor are great virtues, but they don’t foreground the particular relationship, commitment, and personal growth themes that the trio on this crest is meant to convey.