The Sacrament of the Sick is shown by an olive tree standing on the shore of a lake. The oil for anointing comes from the tree. Olive trees are associated with Christ in both His suffering and exalted states and the sacred oils can signify healing or preparation for death.

An anchor is used to symbolize the Sacrament of Holy Orders. Christ calls whomever He chooses to the intimacy of priesthood and the ministerial priesthood provides for the support and nourishment of the faithful through the sacraments, which are the life of the church and the source of its grace. In an area dependent on the shipping industry, the anchor is a sign of hope and stability.

The bridge crossing the Lake between Duluth and Superior, Wisconsin represents the sacrament of marriage. The bridge can be raised or lowered to accommodate ship traffic and facilitates commerce between the two states. There must be a continual crossing over in marriage in order to build a family. The two ends of the bridge symbolize the spousal union supporting familial life and heritage.

The images of light, the round host, and an evergreen tree common to the region are combined to depict the renewing sanctifying power of the Eucharist. In earlier days, logging and paper mills were the chief industry in Northern Minnesota and the means by which many Cloquet families put bread on the table. They found their spiritual food in the Body and Blood of Christ.

The solid brass base of the sanctuary light comes from equipment used to wash paper in an area mill. On top, the candle light flickers through a filter once used in a lumber truck.

The Assisi churches of San Damiano (left) and the Basilica of St. Francis (right) appear in this stained glass window just outside the chapel. They bring to mind both the spirit of St. Francis and St. Clare, founders of Franciscan spirituality, and the mystery of collaboration in the Eucharist.