Main Door
The main door has a shape of an open book so that anyone who enters is reminded of the Word of God. A glass panel which serves as the opening door bears the inscription: Dayon, mga pinangga sa Amahan (Mt 25;34). Etched on the stationary glass at both sides are figures of Melchizedek and Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd. At the top is a dove symbolizing the Holy Spirit. The glass symbolizes transparency, a quality demanded of priests and bishops.
Side Doors
Each of the left and right wrought-iron doors has two figures of angels that somehow open the door. One angel appears to be ringing the bell as the other holds a candle-stand of four candleholders. There is also a receptacle for the burning of incense.
Each of the left and right wrought-iron doors has two figures of angels that somehow open the door. One angel appears to be ringing the bell as the other holds a candle-stand of four candleholders. There is also a receptacle for the burning of incense.
Ceiling
The accentuated curve of the ceiling reminds us of the hull of a ship, conjuring up the image of Noah’s Ark which is a symbol of the Church. Made of facalta wood, its dome-shaped structure also brings to mind the cosmology of the Jews picturing the firmament as a dome. Floor Beige-colored marble slabs replaced the old red tiles. Cobbled together and polished, this marble is embedded with Philippine jade forming a cruciform mosaic across the whole span.
WallsThe walls feature wrought-iron works of semi-abstract figures of the seven sacraments and the three-fold ministry of the priesthood. On the left side are the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, Marriage and Holy Orders. These are sealed by a portrayal of the priest as Proclaimer of the Word, the first of the three-fold function of the Presbyterate. On the right side are the sacraments of Confirmation, Reconciliation, and Anointing of the Sick. The last two figures symbolize the priest’s being the Servant-Leader of the Community and Minister of the Sacraments.
Between the walls and the ceiling are apertures called the clerestory with iron grills allowing natural light and better air circulation.
Columns
Supporting the walls are ten marble columns. In each column is a cross-shaped depression inlaid with crushed shells giving subtle sparkles. These crosses are symbolic of the crosses of our lives that we carry in our journey of faith. Over the top of each column is a gilded capital with a cherub’s face.
Apse
The apse is made of mahima stones from Bukidnon. Hewn and cobbled together, they give the wall an imposing appearance while their greenish color symbolize life. Arching above is a semi-dome featuring eight recesses where lights are installed. Eight symbolizes renewal. The combination of apse, semi-dome and mahima stones provides excellent acoustics for the worship space.
The apse is made of mahima stones from Bukidnon. Hewn and cobbled together, they give the wall an imposing appearance while their greenish color symbolize life. Arching above is a semi-dome featuring eight recesses where lights are installed. Eight symbolizes renewal. The combination of apse, semi-dome and mahima stones provides excellent acoustics for the worship space.
Cross
Above the apse is a wooden cross of an agonizing Jesus. A masterpiece of national artist Napoleon Abueva, it depicts a Jesus (8 feet tall) with strong hands and feet of a working man and itinerant preacher. He is bruised all over his body and crowned with thorns which is molded out of steel and hardened lahar. This is symbolic of the agony and tragedy of the Filipino people.
Above the apse is a wooden cross of an agonizing Jesus. A masterpiece of national artist Napoleon Abueva, it depicts a Jesus (8 feet tall) with strong hands and feet of a working man and itinerant preacher. He is bruised all over his body and crowned with thorns which is molded out of steel and hardened lahar. This is symbolic of the agony and tragedy of the Filipino people.
Tabernacle and Marian Corner
The tabernacle is located at the right wing of the chapel. It is a replica of the kiosk of Magellan’s Cross, a landmark of Cebu’s dignity as the cradle of Christianity in the Philippines. At the opposite side is the statue of the Blessed Mother nursing the baby Jesus symbolizing her Motherhood of the God-among-us and of the Church.
Outer Walls
Fixed at the outer walls of the chapel are large windows, each section comprising a triad of arches. At the top of each middle arch is a glass panel etched with images of Scriptural passages associated with the characteristics of “being church” according to PCP II. Glass etchings on the left wing are based on the Gospels while those on the right wing are derived from the Acts of the Apostles. At the side of the etched glass arches of the left wing are two smaller arches bearing kerygmatic proclamations while those at the right wing are responses of the Christian community.
Floor Mosaic
On the floor corresponding to the middle arches are floor mosaics depicting people, objects and events from the Old Testament that foreshadows the New Testament realities portrayed by the etched-glass above. For instance, the floor mosaic of the burning bush correlates with prophetic spirit of John the Baptist, as portrayed on glass-etching directly above it.
The tabernacle is located at the right wing of the chapel. It is a replica of the kiosk of Magellan’s Cross, a landmark of Cebu’s dignity as the cradle of Christianity in the Philippines. At the opposite side is the statue of the Blessed Mother nursing the baby Jesus symbolizing her Motherhood of the God-among-us and of the Church.
Outer Walls
Fixed at the outer walls of the chapel are large windows, each section comprising a triad of arches. At the top of each middle arch is a glass panel etched with images of Scriptural passages associated with the characteristics of “being church” according to PCP II. Glass etchings on the left wing are based on the Gospels while those on the right wing are derived from the Acts of the Apostles. At the side of the etched glass arches of the left wing are two smaller arches bearing kerygmatic proclamations while those at the right wing are responses of the Christian community.
Floor MosaicOn the floor corresponding to the middle arches are floor mosaics depicting people, objects and events from the Old Testament that foreshadows the New Testament realities portrayed by the etched-glass above. For instance, the floor mosaic of the burning bush correlates with prophetic spirit of John the Baptist, as portrayed on glass-etching directly above it.
Triptych
Serving as the backdrop of the lectern is a wrought iron triptych, a screen with three panels hinged side by side. The middle panel shows the Tree of Life, while the side panels present the symbols of the four evangelists.
The Wooden StatuesThe wooden statues represent the saints who are significant in the formation of ordained ministers after the heart and mind of Christ. Near the main door are Saints Charles Borromeo and Ignatius of Loyola. On the left wing are Saints Thomas of Aquinas, Therese of the Child Jesus, Stephen the Martyr, and Augustine of Hippo. On the right wing are Saints Vincent de Paul, Benedict of Nursia, Lorenzo de Manila, and Blessed Pedro Calungsod.
Fixtures
The altar and the lectern are made of narra wood from the old doors of the old chapel. The chairs are made of tugas from Bohol and they are arranged in a way that the congregation is facing towards the center during worship.
The baptismal font at the entrance is made from a giant takubo shell and placed on an octagonal stand. The Stations of the Cross are installed at the walls, except for stations I, II, III, XII, XIII, and XIV which are outside the chapel. They are in the corridors of the upper floor of the seminary building to remind all that being a Christian does not start and end in the chapel but embraces the whole of life.
The altar and the lectern are made of narra wood from the old doors of the old chapel. The chairs are made of tugas from Bohol and they are arranged in a way that the congregation is facing towards the center during worship.
The baptismal font at the entrance is made from a giant takubo shell and placed on an octagonal stand. The Stations of the Cross are installed at the walls, except for stations I, II, III, XII, XIII, and XIV which are outside the chapel. They are in the corridors of the upper floor of the seminary building to remind all that being a Christian does not start and end in the chapel but embraces the whole of life. 
