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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- Faculty

Maui Outreach

Mater Dei High School is collecting monetary donations to support the Sacred Hearts School community that was impacted by the wildfires in Maui.

Founded in 1862 as a parish school, Sacred Hearts School has been continually serving the children of Maui for over 150 years. The Mission of Sacred Hearts School is to provide excellence in education and to nurture a life of prayer, faith, and service in the Catholic Tradition.

How can you help?

Wristbands will be sold Thursday 8/31, Friday 9/1, and Tuesday 9/5 for $5.00, which allows students to wear jeans with a Hawaiian shirt on Wednesday, 9/6.
A special collection will be held at the Mater Dei Family Mass & Reception on Sunday, 9/24.

Online Donations may also be made below.
**Current parents making a donation using this link: Please send your student to the Campus Ministry office before September 6th to receive their wristband for Hawaiian Dress. Mahalo!