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

Jan 2 Fri
- Winter Camp Weights 9 AM – 10 AM (Weight Room)
- Winter Camp Swim 10 AM – 11:30 AM (Pool)
Jan 3 Sat
- Winter Camp Swim 10 AM – 11:30 AM (Pool)
Jan 6 Tue
- Swim Workout Canceled! (Pool)
Jan 7 Wed
- Swim Workout Canceled! (Pool)
- Weights 4 PM – 5 PM (Weight Room)
Jan 9 Fri
- Weights 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM (Weight Room)
Jan 10 Sat
- Weights 9 AM – 10 AM (Weight Room)
- Swim Workout 10 AM – 11 AM (Pool)
Jan 12 Mon
- Weights 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM (Weight Room)
Jan 14 Wed
- Weights 3 PM – 4 PM (Weight Room)
Jan 16 Fri
- Weights 4 PM – 5 PM (Weight Room)
Jan 20 Tue
- No Workouts - Final Exams
Jan 21 Wed
- No Workouts - Final Exams
Jan 22 Thu
- No Workouts - Final Exams
Jan 28 Wed
- Swim Workout 2:45 PM – 4:15 PM (Pool)
Jan 29 Thu
- Swim Workout 2:45 PM – 4:15 PM (Pool)
Jan 31 Sat
- Swim Workout 8:30 AM – 10 AM (Pool)