About MD
Mater Dei is a distinguished destination of excellence in academics and technology, the arts, faith and service, campus life, and athletics. We are proud to be Orange County’s oldest and largest Catholic high school.
Admissions
Your journey to becoming a Monarch starts here! Tour campus, schedule a shadow day, begin your application, and more. We are excited for you to join the MD family!
Programs
Built on Catholic fellowship and intellectual rigor, our programs in academics, technology, athletics, faith and service, and the arts provide unlimited opportunities for student success. Comprehensive counseling and wellness resources educate and bolster families throughout the high school journey.
Faith in Action
Guided by the articulation of Catholic Social Teachings, Mater Dei prioritizes the faith development of our students with an emphasis on Christian service. We believe this allows our students to grow in their spiritual lives while living our gospel values through giving back to others and truly experiencing the face of God.
Campus Life
Through avenues of leadership, faith, shared interests, and extracurricular activities and events, students can make Mater Dei their own. Get involved today!
Community
Tradition never graduates. Alumni, lifetime parents, grandparents, and friends are a vital and vibrant aspect of our community. Once a Monarch, always a Monarch.
Giving
Behind every achievement, success, and championship, stand the alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and friends who fortify our future. We invite you to support MD in a variety of ways with a gift that is meaningful to you.
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MD Basketball and the Inaugural Coastal Catholic Classic – 1/6/24

At the start of the New Year, our Boys Basketball Team will be competing against St. John Bosco at 6 p.m. in the Coastal Catholic Classic at the LA Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, January 6, 2024. Our team has been working hard and hopes to see many Monarch family members join us.

Tickets

On sale now at AXS.com
CLICK HERE for discounts on general admission tickets and use the code MONARCHS
Mater Dei students, CLICK HERE and enter code MDSTUDENT
All tickets will be delivered via AXS Mobile only.

Looking forward to seeing our Monarch Fans in the Crypto.com Arena on January 6! Don’t forget to wear RED or your favorite MD Fan Gear.