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

Aug 3 Sun
- Senior Paint Day
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Aug 7 Thu
- Monarch Connection Training 6:15 PM – 9 PM (MAC)
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Aug 10 Sun
- Senior Paint Day
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Aug 11 Mon
- Faculty and Staff Welcome Back Picnic 12 PM – 1:30 PM (Shamrock Plaza)
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Aug 12 Tue
- Christian Decent Comfortable Dress
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- Monarch Connection - Freshman 8 AM – 2 PM (MAC & Classrooms)
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Aug 13 Wed
- Monarch Professional Dress
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Aug 14 Thu
- Monarch Professional Dress
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Aug 15 Fri
- Monarch Professional Dress
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Aug 16 Sat
- Senior Cruise 7 PM – 10 PM (Newport Beach)
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Aug 22 Fri
- MD Spirit Dress
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- Freshman Class Dance 6 PM – 9 PM (LeVecke)
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Aug 28 Thu
- Special Dress - Senior T-Shirt and Jeans
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Aug 29 Fri
- Fall Rally (MAC)
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- Special Dress: Class Colors with Spirit Bottoms
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