The bottom half of the crest is reserved for the shields of the two religious communities who have taught at Cardinal Gibbons. The one to the left is the Franciscan emblem, the stigmata of Saint Francis extended over the hand of Christ.
The lower portion of the crest holds space for the shields bearing the symbols of the two spiritual organizations that have taught at Cardinal Gibbons. Specifically, the emblem to the left is a representation of the Franciscan order, featuring an image of Saint Francis' wounds spread across Christ's hand.