Mater Dei High School

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.
- Students
- Parents
- Faculty

2020 Get Movin' MD

We are so grateful, thank you for your support of the Inaugural 2020 Get Movin' MD Virtual Event!

Almost 450 racers completed a 1K-5K-10K for our inaugural event in 2020. This event was such a success and enjoyed by so many that we are making happen again in 2022! REGISTER TODAY!

We hope you will help us RACE to the FINISH the weekend of May 20. All proceeds benefit need-based financial aid for current Monarchs.

In 2020 we had racers from the Mater Dei family join in across the state, the nation and the world!

October 2020 Event - 450 Total Racers Representing:

50 Mater Dei Graduating Classes

25 States

3 Countries

Get Movin' 2020 Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor:

Shiley

Sponsors:

Snyder Law

Main Graphics

Jay and Judy Kelly & Family
John '83 & Deanne, Barrett '15, Megan '17 & Joe

Patrick '84 & Laurie

Mike '85 & Annette, Ashton, Kiersten & Josh

Mary '88

Amy '90

Kathleen '94

The Motherway Family

Julia Motherway, Billy Motherway '18 & Cecilia Motherway '21 in Memory of Michael Motherway '86

Kimberly Kyaw '94 and Family

The Pedicini Family - John & Mary Sue, Taylor '15 and Gianna '21