Requirements & Guidelines
How many Christian Service Hours are required to Graduate?
Students must complete 80 hours of Christian Service, 10 hours per semester, while attending Mater Dei High School, with a minimum of 40 hours being Direct Service. Freshmen and new students may begin earning hours the summer before entering Mater Dei. Please see below the requirements:

- 4 year MD Student - 80 hours, at least 40 hours of Direct Service
- 3 year MD student - 60 hours, at least 30 hours of Direct Service
- 2 year MD student - 40 hours, at least 20 hours of Direct Service
- 1 year MD student - 20 hours, at least 10 hours of Direct Service
*Transfer Students -10 hours per semester at Mater Dei. All hours must be earned while attending Mater Dei.
All services must be performed through a charitable organization or agency. Any service opportunity outside of a charitable organization or agency MUST be pre-approved by the Director of Christian Service in order to qualify for Mater Dei.
How does a student log Christian Service Hours?
What is the difference between Direct and Indirect Service Hours?
What does not count as Christian Service Hours?