Mater Dei High School
Forward in Vision, Rooted in Tradition

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

Events

Apr 2 Mon
- AM Dryland & Strength Training 6:15 AM – 7:30 AM (MD Weight Room)
- Red Group Practice 3 PM – 4:45 PM
- Gray Group Practice 4:15 PM – 6 PM (MD Pool)
Apr 3 Tue
- AM Swim Practice 7 AM – 8:30 AM (MD Pool)
- Red Group Practice 3 PM – 4:45 PM
- Gray Group Practice 4:15 PM – 6 PM (MD Pool)
Apr 4 Wed
- Swim Meet - Mater Dei at Orange Lutheran 3:15 PM – 7 PM (Orange Lutheran)
Apr 5 Thu
- Holy Thursday - No School or Practice
Apr 6 Fri
- Good Friday - No School - No Practice
Apr 8 Sun
- Easter
Apr 9 Mon
- Good Monday - No Practice
Apr 10 Tue
- Spring Break Training 8:30-10:30am & 3-5pm
Apr 11 Wed
- Spring Break Training 8:30-10:30am & 3-5pm
Apr 12 Thu
- Spring Break Training 8:30-10:30am & 3-5pm
Apr 13 Fri
- Pre-Meet Practice 2 PM – 3:30 PM (MD Pool)
- SWIM MEET - Archbishop Mitty of San Jose at MD 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM (MD Pool)
Apr 14 Sat
- Catholic School Invitational at Santa Margarita Catholic HS
Apr 16 Mon
- AM Dryland & Strength Training 6:15 AM – 7:30 AM (MD Weight Room)
- Red Group Practice 3 PM – 4:45 PM
- Gray Group Practice 4:15 PM – 6 PM (MD Pool)
Apr 17 Tue
- Upper Lunch Sports Mass 10:40 AM – 11:20 AM
- Red Group Practice 3 PM – 4:45 PM
- Gray Group Practice 4:15 PM – 6 PM (MD Pool)
Apr 18 Wed
- National Letter of Intent Signing 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM (Meruelo Center)
- Lower Lunch Sports Mass 12:20 PM – 1 PM
- Red Group Practice 3 PM – 4:45 PM
- Gray Group Practice 4:15 PM – 6 PM (MD Pool)
Apr 19 Thu
- Bring SPIN Donation Items to Meet
- AM Swim Practice 6 AM – 7:30 AM (MD Pool)
- Swim Meet - Servite/Rosary at Mater Dei (Senior Recognition) 3:15 PM – 7 PM (MD Pool)
Apr 20 Fri
- AM Dryland & Strength Training 6:15 AM – 7:30 AM (MD Weight Room)
- Red Group Practice 3 PM – 4:45 PM
- Gray Group Practice 4:15 PM – 6 PM (MD Pool)
Apr 21 Sat
- Saturday Practice - All Groups 10 AM – 12 PM (MD Pool)
Apr 23 Mon
- MD Athletic Dept. Golf Tournament
- Red Group Practice 3 PM – 4:45 PM
- Gray Group Practice 4:15 PM – 6 PM (MD Pool)
Apr 24 Tue
- Upper Lunch Sports Mass 10:40 AM – 11:20 AM
- Swim Meet - Mater Dei at JSerra 3:15 PM – 7:30 PM (JSerra)
Apr 25 Wed
- Lower Lunch Sports Mass 12:20 PM – 1 PM
- Red Group Practice 3 PM – 4:45 PM
- Gray Group Practice 4:15 PM – 6 PM (MD Pool)
Apr 26 Thu
- All Groups Practice 12:30 PM – 2 PM (Pool)
- Captains & Clubs Photos for Yearbook 2 PM – 2:30 PM
- All Groups Team Meeting & Dinner (Review League Championships) 2:30 PM – 4 PM (Le Vecke Center)
- Trinity League Coaches Seeding Meeting at SMCHS 7 PM – 10 PM (SMCHS)
Apr 27 Fri
- All Groups Practice 3 PM – 4:30 PM (MD Pool)
- Special Games Volunteers Set-up 4:30 PM – 6 PM (Track)
Apr 28 Sat
- Special Games Volunteering 6 AM – 10 AM (MD Track)
- Meet Warm-up at MD 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM (MD Pool)
- Busses Depart MD for League Prelims 10:30 AM
- Swim Meet - Trinity League Swimming Prelims 12 PM – 7 PM (Santa Margarita HS)
Apr 30 Mon
- Red Group Practice 3 PM – 4:45 PM
- Gray Group Practice 4:15 PM – 6 PM (MD Pool)

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