Is Mater Dei Catholic High School a Catholic high school?

Yes. Mater Dei Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of San Diego.

What is Mater Dei Catholic High School’s Compass Score?

79 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

Escuela secundaria católica

Mater Dei Catholic High School

UbicaciónChula Vista, CA
Tipo y tamañoEscuela diocesana · Grados K–12 · 1,659 estudiantes

Mater Dei Catholic High School is a coeducational Catholic high school in Chula Vista, California, part of a TK-12 Mater Dei Catholic campus. Graduation requires 40 theology credits (four years) and 75 Christian service hours; the school holds all-school Masses monthly, offers Mass on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at lunch, and runs mandatory freshman and sophomore retreats plus optional junior retreats and Kairos. A priest chaplain and four other campus ministry staff are listed.

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Mater Dei Catholic Church — 0.3 mi · 1571 Magdalena Avenue, Chula Vista
Corpus Christi Catholic Church — 2.9 mi · 450 Corral Canyon Road, Bonita

A menos de 3 millas, según el mapa de Colaboradores de OpenStreetMap. El mapa puede estar incompleto. Confirme con la parroquia o la diócesis.

Ficha de fe

Cada línea es un aspecto que buscamos. Una marca significa sí, media marca significa en parte, un guion significa no. “Información insuficiente” significa que las fuentes oficiales no lo indican.

Vida sacramental

60 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

En parte:
Misas para toda la escuela o por grado durante el año escolarMensual (Campus Ministry says the school celebrates all-school Masses monthly; the 2026-27 liturgy list gives ten dated Masses from August 20, 2026 (Mass of the Holy Spirit) to May 6, 2027 (Ascension), some for the high school only.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Campus Ministry - Mater Dei Catholic High Schoolmaterdeicatholic.org/high-school/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “As a central aspect of our Catholic identity, Mater Dei Catholic celebrates all-school Masses monthly. We also encourage our students, faculty, and staff to attend Mass on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during lunch.”
  All-school Masses are celebrated monthly, and Mass is offered on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during lunch.
  “August 20, 2026 | Mass of the Holy Spirit | September 8, 2026 | Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (High School Only) | October 13, 2026 | Our Lady of Fatima (High School Only) | November 19, 2026 | Thanksgiving/Grandparents”
  The 2026-27 liturgy schedule lists school Masses on August 20, September 8, October 13 and November 19, 2026.
  “December 8, 2026 | Feast of the Immaculate Conception | February 4, 2027 | Catholic Schools Week | February 10, 2027 | Ash Wednesday | March 17, 2027 | Feast of St. Patrick (High School Only) | April 22, 2027 |”
  Further school Masses are scheduled for December 8, 2026, and February 4, February 10 (Ash Wednesday), March 17 and April 22, 2027.
No:
Misa diaria disponible para los estudiantes en el campusNo (Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to attend Mass on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during lunch; Mass is not offered every weekday.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Campus Ministry - Mater Dei Catholic High Schoolmaterdeicatholic.org/high-school/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “As a central aspect of our Catholic identity, Mater Dei Catholic celebrates all-school Masses monthly. We also encourage our students, faculty, and staff to attend Mass on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during lunch.”
  All-school Masses are celebrated monthly, and Mass is offered on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during lunch.
En parte:
Confesión disponible para los estudiantes durante el año escolarPor temporada (Adviento, Cuaresma) o algunas veces al año (Reconciliation is part of the voluntary overnight junior retreat, held three times in 2026-27 (September, January, March).)
Fuentes (1)
1. Campus Ministry - Mater Dei Catholic High Schoolmaterdeicatholic.org/high-school/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “On this Retreat, students experience God in a profound way through Faith Talks, Mass, Reconciliation and Adoration. Many students experience a deep conversion experience. These Retreats take the form of overnight off-campus retreats at Whispering Winds Catholic Camp in Julian.”
  The junior retreat is an overnight retreat at Whispering Winds Catholic Camp in Julian that includes Mass, reconciliation and adoration.
  “Attendance is Voluntary Steps for Registration: 1. Select retreat date you would like to attend. Junior Retreat 1 - September 21 & 22, 2026 Junior Retreat 2 - January 25 & 26, 2027 Junior Retreat 3 - March 1 & 2, 2027”
  The voluntary junior retreat is offered three times in 2026-27: September 21-22, January 25-26 and March 1-2.
En parte:
Se ofrece adoración eucarísticaOcasionalmente (Adoration is part of the voluntary junior retreat (three sessions in 2026-27).)
Fuentes (1)
1. Campus Ministry - Mater Dei Catholic High Schoolmaterdeicatholic.org/high-school/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “On this Retreat, students experience God in a profound way through Faith Talks, Mass, Reconciliation and Adoration. Many students experience a deep conversion experience. These Retreats take the form of overnight off-campus retreats at Whispering Winds Catholic Camp in Julian.”
  The junior retreat is an overnight retreat at Whispering Winds Catholic Camp in Julian that includes Mass, reconciliation and adoration.
  “Attendance is Voluntary Steps for Registration: 1. Select retreat date you would like to attend. Junior Retreat 1 - September 21 & 22, 2026 Junior Retreat 2 - January 25 & 26, 2027 Junior Retreat 3 - March 1 & 2, 2027”
  The voluntary junior retreat is offered three times in 2026-27: September 21-22, January 25-26 and March 1-2.
Sí:
Capellán sacerdote que atiende a la escuelaSí (The faculty and staff directory lists Fr. Memo Hernandez as Chaplain in the Campus Ministry department; the chaplains offer spiritual direction and meet monthly with interested students during theology classes.)
Fuentes (3)
1. Faculty & Staff - Mater Dei Catholicmaterdeicatholic.org/about/faculty-staff?const_search_keyword=campus%20ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Anthony Glaser Titles: Campus Ministry Coordinator Departments: Campus Ministry Email: Fr. Memo Hernandez Titles: Chaplain Departments: Campus Ministry Email: Luz Maria Jimenez Titles: Spiritual Direction And Liturgy Preparation Coordinator Departments: Campus Ministry Email: Kevin Miller Titles: Retreat Coordinator Departments: Campus Ministry Email: Karelly Paredes Titles: Retreat Coordinator Departments: Campus Ministry, Faculty”
  The Campus Ministry department lists five staff, including Fr. Memo Hernandez as Chaplain and Anthony Glaser as Campus Ministry Coordinator.
2. Campus Ministry - Mater Dei Catholic High Schoolmaterdeicatholic.org/high-school/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Need some spiritual guidance? Email our Chaplains! Schedule Spiritual Direction”
  Campus Ministry invites students to email the chaplains and schedule spiritual direction.
3. MDCHS Parent/Guardian and Student Handbook 2026-2027resources.finalsite.net/images/v1786652522/materdeicatholicorg/z6hptje5lguucvebb3jo/MDCHS_SP_HB_26-27_FINAL.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Interested students meet with the chaplains once a month during their Theology classes. Students can schedule an appointment through the MDCHS website under Campus Ministry.”
  Chaplains meet monthly with interested students during theology classes and take appointments.

Teología y plan de estudios

100 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

Sí:
Años de teología o religión requeridosCuatro años (The 2026-27 handbook requires 40 theology credits, with each semester course worth 5 credits: 8 semesters, or four full years (English also requires 40). Theology is offered from freshman through senior year.)
Fuentes (2)
1. MDCHS Parent/Guardian and Student Handbook 2026-2027resources.finalsite.net/images/v1786652522/materdeicatholicorg/z6hptje5lguucvebb3jo/MDCHS_SP_HB_26-27_FINAL.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “(Each semester course equals 5 credits) to Graduate Theology 40 English 40”
  Graduation requires 40 theology credits, with each semester course worth 5 credits (eight semesters).
  “Parent/Guardian and Student Handbook 2026–2027”
  The handbook is the 2026-27 edition.
2. Academics - Mater Dei Catholic High Schoolmaterdeicatholic.org/high-school/academics · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “A variety of theology courses will be offered from freshman all the way through senior year.”
  Theology courses are offered in every year from freshman to senior.
Información insuficiente:
Los cursos de teología siguen el Marco Curricular de la USCCBInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
Información insuficiente:
Se ofrece un curso de filosofía, apologética o éticaInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
Sí:
La fe integrada en todo el plan de estudios (declarada en el programa de estudios o en la misión)Sí (The handbook's Faith Life statement calls religion 'the foundational strength of the whole educational system' and says prayer opens the school day and the start of each class.)
Fuentes (1)
1. MDCHS Parent/Guardian and Student Handbook 2026-2027resources.finalsite.net/images/v1786652522/materdeicatholicorg/z6hptje5lguucvebb3jo/MDCHS_SP_HB_26-27_FINAL.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Religion is the foundational strength of the whole educational system. The goal of our educators is to help lead our students to Christ.”
  The school describes religion as the foundation of its whole educational system.
  “The day-to-day prayer life, such as prayers to open the school day, start of each class, before lunch, end of the school day, and days of retreat and recollection, is conducive to instilling a religious spirit”
  Prayer opens the school day and each class and is said before lunch and at the end of the day.

Cultura del campus

100 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

Sí:
RetirosUn retiro para cada grado (Mandatory one-day retreats for freshmen (October 16 and 19, 2026) and sophomores (November 13 and 16, 2026) at Mater Dei Parish; a voluntary overnight junior retreat and the voluntary four-day senior Kairos, each offered three times in 2026-27 at Whispering Winds Catholic Camp in Julian.)
Fuentes (2)
1. Campus Ministry - Mater Dei Catholic High Schoolmaterdeicatholic.org/high-school/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Students will hear Faith Talks, attend Mass, and build community with their classmates. The Freshman Retreat will take place during the school day's normal hours at Mater Dei Parish. Attendance is Mandatory Freshman Retreats - October 16 & 19, 2026”
  Freshmen attend a mandatory one-day retreat with talks and Mass at Mater Dei Parish on October 16 and 19, 2026.
  “The Sophomore Retreat will take place during the school day's normal hours at Mater Dei Parish. Attendance is Mandatory Sophomore Retreats - November 13 & 16, 2026”
  Sophomores attend a mandatory one-day retreat at Mater Dei Parish on November 13 and 16, 2026.
  “On this Retreat, students experience God in a profound way through Faith Talks, Mass, Reconciliation and Adoration. Many students experience a deep conversion experience. These Retreats take the form of overnight off-campus retreats at Whispering Winds Catholic Camp in Julian.”
  The junior retreat is an overnight retreat at Whispering Winds Catholic Camp in Julian that includes Mass, reconciliation and adoration.
  “Attendance is Voluntary Steps for Registration: 1. Select retreat date you would like to attend. Junior Retreat 1 - September 21 & 22, 2026 Junior Retreat 2 - January 25 & 26, 2027 Junior Retreat 3 - March 1 & 2, 2027”
  The voluntary junior retreat is offered three times in 2026-27: September 21-22, January 25-26 and March 1-2.
  “Seniors, who choose to participate in this Four-Day retreat, will have the opportunity to deepen their own faith and personal relationships with others by recognizing God's role in their lives.”
  Seniors may choose to attend the four-day Kairos retreat.
  “Kairos Retreat 6 - September 22-25, 2026 Kairos Retreat 7 - January 26-30, 2027 Kairos Retreat 8 - March 2-5, 2027”
  Kairos is offered three times in 2026-27: September 22-25, January 26-30 and March 2-5.
2. MDCHS Parent/Guardian and Student Handbook 2026-2027resources.finalsite.net/images/v1786652522/materdeicatholicorg/z6hptje5lguucvebb3jo/MDCHS_SP_HB_26-27_FINAL.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Freshmen and sophomores attend a mandatory, one-day on-campus retreat. Special retreats for juniors and seniors are arranged by Campus Ministry.”
  Freshman and sophomore retreats are mandatory; Campus Ministry arranges retreats for juniors and seniors.
Sí:
Personal de pastoralDos o más (5 staff are listed in the Campus Ministry department: Anthony Glaser (Campus Ministry Coordinator), Fr. Memo Hernandez (Chaplain), Luz Maria Jimenez (Spiritual Direction and Liturgy Preparation Coordinator), and Kevin Miller and Karelly Paredes (Retreat Coordinators). Clifford Rachlin is Service Hours Coordinator and a theology teacher.)
Fuentes (2)
1. Faculty & Staff - Mater Dei Catholicmaterdeicatholic.org/about/faculty-staff?const_search_keyword=campus%20ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Anthony Glaser Titles: Campus Ministry Coordinator Departments: Campus Ministry Email: Fr. Memo Hernandez Titles: Chaplain Departments: Campus Ministry Email: Luz Maria Jimenez Titles: Spiritual Direction And Liturgy Preparation Coordinator Departments: Campus Ministry Email: Kevin Miller Titles: Retreat Coordinator Departments: Campus Ministry Email: Karelly Paredes Titles: Retreat Coordinator Departments: Campus Ministry, Faculty”
  The Campus Ministry department lists five staff, including Fr. Memo Hernandez as Chaplain and Anthony Glaser as Campus Ministry Coordinator.
2. Faculty & Staff - Mater Dei Catholicmaterdeicatholic.org/about/faculty-staff?const_search_keyword=service · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Clifford Rachlin Titles: Service Hours Coordinator/Theology Teacher, Theology”
  Clifford Rachlin is the Service Hours Coordinator and a theology teacher.
Sí:
Grupos o clubes estudiantiles de inspiración religiosaDos o más (The Campus Ministry student leadership group (students formed in the Catholic faith who minister to peers in liturgies and retreats), the Ambassadors for Christ (described in the handbook as a ministry), and the Pro-Life Club. No full club directory was readable.)
Fuentes (3)
1. Student Life - Mater Dei Catholic High Schoolmaterdeicatholic.org/high-school/student-life · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Students will get the opportunity to be formed in the Catholic faith and be ministers to their peers in liturgies and retreats, demonstrating leadership and living their faith.”
  The Campus Ministry student leadership group forms students in the faith to minister to peers in liturgies and retreats.
  “The Ambassadors for Christ is an organization of Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Mater Dei Catholic students who accept Jesus Christ as a role model and share in the mission of being the face and hands of Christ to others.”
  The Ambassadors for Christ is a student organization for sophomores, juniors and seniors.
2. MDCHS Parent/Guardian and Student Handbook 2026-2027resources.finalsite.net/images/v1786652522/materdeicatholicorg/z6hptje5lguucvebb3jo/MDCHS_SP_HB_26-27_FINAL.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Membership in the Ambassador for Christ Corps is an honor and considered a ministry.”
  The handbook describes the Ambassador for Christ Corps as a ministry.
3. Campus Ministry - Mater Dei Catholic High Schoolmaterdeicatholic.org/high-school/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “PRO-LIFE 29 Eleven Maternity Home School Clubs: Pro-Life Club”
  The service program's Pro-Life category lists the 29 Eleven Maternity Home and the school's Pro-Life Club.
Sí:
Oración diaria y vida litúrgica integradas en la jornada escolarSí (The handbook describes prayers to open the school day, at the start of each class, before lunch and at the end of the school day.)
Fuentes (1)
1. MDCHS Parent/Guardian and Student Handbook 2026-2027resources.finalsite.net/images/v1786652522/materdeicatholicorg/z6hptje5lguucvebb3jo/MDCHS_SP_HB_26-27_FINAL.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The day-to-day prayer life, such as prayers to open the school day, start of each class, before lunch, end of the school day, and days of retreat and recollection, is conducive to instilling a religious spirit”
  Prayer opens the school day and each class and is said before lunch and at the end of the day.

Servicio y doctrina social católica

100 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

Sí:
Horas de servicio obligatorias40 horas o más en cuatro años (Christian service hours by grade: 10 (grade 9), 15 (grade 10), 25 (grade 11) and 25 (grade 12), 75 hours over four years; 2026-27 hours are due April 29, 2027.)
Fuentes (2)
1. MDCHS Parent/Guardian and Student Handbook 2026-2027resources.finalsite.net/images/v1786652522/materdeicatholicorg/z6hptje5lguucvebb3jo/MDCHS_SP_HB_26-27_FINAL.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Grade Requirement Theme 9th Grade 10 Hours Yourself as a Living”
  Ninth graders must complete 10 Christian service hours.
  “Grade Requirement Theme 10th Grade 15 Hours Who is My Neighbor”
  Tenth graders must complete 15 Christian service hours.
  “Grade Requirement Theme 12th Grade 25 Hours Talents in Service of Others”
  Twelfth graders must complete 25 Christian service hours (eleventh graders also complete 25).
2. Campus Ministry - Mater Dei Catholic High Schoolmaterdeicatholic.org/high-school/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Service hours are due April 29th, 2027!”
  Service hours for 2026-27 are due April 29, 2027.
Sí:
La doctrina social de la Iglesia se enseña en los cursos de teologíaSí (Seniors are enrolled in a Catholic Social Teaching theology course in the fall semester (2026-27 summer reading notice).)
Fuentes (1)
1. Academics - Mater Dei Catholic High Schoolmaterdeicatholic.org/high-school/academics · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “When you return to school for the 2026 Fall semester, you will be enrolled in a Catholic Social Teaching Theology course for seniors.”
  Seniors take a Catholic Social Teaching theology course.
Sí:
Participación provida (club, Marcha por la Vida o similar)Sí (The Christian Service program lists a Pro-Life category: the 29 Eleven Maternity Home and the school's Pro-Life Club.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Campus Ministry - Mater Dei Catholic High Schoolmaterdeicatholic.org/high-school/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “PRO-LIFE 29 Eleven Maternity Home School Clubs: Pro-Life Club”
  The service program's Pro-Life category lists the 29 Eleven Maternity Home and the school's Pro-Life Club.
Sí:
Programas de justicia y solidaridad (inmersiones, viajes de servicio, clubes de justicia)Sí (The required service program directs students to approved sites serving the unhoused and migrants (including Casa del Migrante Tijuana and other Baja California sites), weekly on-campus tutoring for unhoused students from Monarch Schools, and a Women and Dignity category with the Rachel's Home club.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Campus Ministry - Mater Dei Catholic High Schoolmaterdeicatholic.org/high-school/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “UNHOUSED/HOMELESS AND MIGRANTS Father Joe Villages (Direct sign-up) Catholic Charities Operation Promise”
  Approved service sites for the unhoused and migrants include Father Joe Villages and Catholic Charities.
  “BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO Casa del Migrante Tijuana Centro del Anciano Barroquiel de Fimbres CRIT Tijuana Desayunador Padre Chava”
  Approved service sites in Baja California include a migrant shelter in Tijuana.
  “Monarch Schools (Every Monday at school for unhoused students; Contact Mr. Rachlin)”
  Students can tutor unhoused students from Monarch Schools at school every Monday.
  “WOMEN AND DIGNITY Princess Project School Clubs: Rachel’s Home (Contact Mr. Rachlin)”
  The service program's Women and Dignity category includes the Rachel's Home club.

Las calificaciones provienen de los indicadores documentados de la rúbrica. “Información insuficiente” no significa que la escuela no lo tenga.

Fortalezas

Graduation requires 40 theology credits (eight semester courses, four full years), and theology is offered in every grade.
Fuentes (2)
1. MDCHS Parent/Guardian and Student Handbook 2026-2027resources.finalsite.net/images/v1786652522/materdeicatholicorg/z6hptje5lguucvebb3jo/MDCHS_SP_HB_26-27_FINAL.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “(Each semester course equals 5 credits) to Graduate Theology 40 English 40”
  Graduation requires 40 theology credits, with each semester course worth 5 credits (eight semesters).
2. Academics - Mater Dei Catholic High Schoolmaterdeicatholic.org/high-school/academics · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “A variety of theology courses will be offered from freshman all the way through senior year.”
  Theology courses are offered in every year from freshman to senior.
All-school Masses are celebrated monthly, and Mass is also offered on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at lunch.
Fuentes (1)
1. Campus Ministry - Mater Dei Catholic High Schoolmaterdeicatholic.org/high-school/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “As a central aspect of our Catholic identity, Mater Dei Catholic celebrates all-school Masses monthly. We also encourage our students, faculty, and staff to attend Mass on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during lunch.”
  All-school Masses are celebrated monthly, and Mass is offered on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during lunch.
  “August 20, 2026 | Mass of the Holy Spirit | September 8, 2026 | Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (High School Only) | October 13, 2026 | Our Lady of Fatima (High School Only) | November 19, 2026 | Thanksgiving/Grandparents”
  The 2026-27 liturgy schedule lists school Masses on August 20, September 8, October 13 and November 19, 2026.
  “December 8, 2026 | Feast of the Immaculate Conception | February 4, 2027 | Catholic Schools Week | February 10, 2027 | Ash Wednesday | March 17, 2027 | Feast of St. Patrick (High School Only) | April 22, 2027 |”
  Further school Masses are scheduled for December 8, 2026, and February 4, February 10 (Ash Wednesday), March 17 and April 22, 2027.
Students complete 75 Christian service hours over four years, including approved pro-life, migrant and homeless service sites.
Fuentes (2)
1. MDCHS Parent/Guardian and Student Handbook 2026-2027resources.finalsite.net/images/v1786652522/materdeicatholicorg/z6hptje5lguucvebb3jo/MDCHS_SP_HB_26-27_FINAL.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Grade Requirement Theme 9th Grade 10 Hours Yourself as a Living”
  Ninth graders must complete 10 Christian service hours.
  “Grade Requirement Theme 10th Grade 15 Hours Who is My Neighbor”
  Tenth graders must complete 15 Christian service hours.
  “Grade Requirement Theme 12th Grade 25 Hours Talents in Service of Others”
  Twelfth graders must complete 25 Christian service hours (eleventh graders also complete 25).
2. Campus Ministry - Mater Dei Catholic High Schoolmaterdeicatholic.org/high-school/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “PRO-LIFE 29 Eleven Maternity Home School Clubs: Pro-Life Club”
  The service program's Pro-Life category lists the 29 Eleven Maternity Home and the school's Pro-Life Club.
  “UNHOUSED/HOMELESS AND MIGRANTS Father Joe Villages (Direct sign-up) Catholic Charities Operation Promise”
  Approved service sites for the unhoused and migrants include Father Joe Villages and Catholic Charities.
A priest chaplain and four other campus ministry staff are listed, and seniors take a Catholic Social Teaching theology course.
Fuentes (2)
1. Faculty & Staff - Mater Dei Catholicmaterdeicatholic.org/about/faculty-staff?const_search_keyword=campus%20ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Anthony Glaser Titles: Campus Ministry Coordinator Departments: Campus Ministry Email: Fr. Memo Hernandez Titles: Chaplain Departments: Campus Ministry Email: Luz Maria Jimenez Titles: Spiritual Direction And Liturgy Preparation Coordinator Departments: Campus Ministry Email: Kevin Miller Titles: Retreat Coordinator Departments: Campus Ministry Email: Karelly Paredes Titles: Retreat Coordinator Departments: Campus Ministry, Faculty”
  The Campus Ministry department lists five staff, including Fr. Memo Hernandez as Chaplain and Anthony Glaser as Campus Ministry Coordinator.
2. Academics - Mater Dei Catholic High Schoolmaterdeicatholic.org/high-school/academics · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “When you return to school for the 2026 Fall semester, you will be enrolled in a Catholic Social Teaching Theology course for seniors.”
  Seniors take a Catholic Social Teaching theology course.

Inquietudes

Weekday Mass is listed on two days (Tuesday and Wednesday), not every weekday.
Fuentes (1)
1. Campus Ministry - Mater Dei Catholic High Schoolmaterdeicatholic.org/high-school/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “As a central aspect of our Catholic identity, Mater Dei Catholic celebrates all-school Masses monthly. We also encourage our students, faculty, and staff to attend Mass on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during lunch.”
  All-school Masses are celebrated monthly, and Mass is offered on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during lunch.
Only the freshman and sophomore retreats are mandatory; the junior retreat and Kairos are voluntary.
Fuentes (2)
1. Campus Ministry - Mater Dei Catholic High Schoolmaterdeicatholic.org/high-school/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Attendance is Voluntary Steps for Registration: 1. Select retreat date you would like to attend. Junior Retreat 1 - September 21 & 22, 2026 Junior Retreat 2 - January 25 & 26, 2027 Junior Retreat 3 - March 1 & 2, 2027”
  The voluntary junior retreat is offered three times in 2026-27: September 21-22, January 25-26 and March 1-2.
  “Seniors, who choose to participate in this Four-Day retreat, will have the opportunity to deepen their own faith and personal relationships with others by recognizing God's role in their lives.”
  Seniors may choose to attend the four-day Kairos retreat.
2. MDCHS Parent/Guardian and Student Handbook 2026-2027resources.finalsite.net/images/v1786652522/materdeicatholicorg/z6hptje5lguucvebb3jo/MDCHS_SP_HB_26-27_FINAL.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Freshmen and sophomores attend a mandatory, one-day on-campus retreat. Special retreats for juniors and seniors are arranged by Campus Ministry.”
  Freshman and sophomore retreats are mandatory; Campus Ministry arranges retreats for juniors and seniors.
Confession and adoration were found only as part of the voluntary junior retreat.
Fuentes (1)
1. Campus Ministry - Mater Dei Catholic High Schoolmaterdeicatholic.org/high-school/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “On this Retreat, students experience God in a profound way through Faith Talks, Mass, Reconciliation and Adoration. Many students experience a deep conversion experience. These Retreats take the form of overnight off-campus retreats at Whispering Winds Catholic Camp in Julian.”
  The junior retreat is an overnight retreat at Whispering Winds Catholic Camp in Julian that includes Mass, reconciliation and adoration.

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Campus Ministry, Mater Dei Catholic High School

Dirección: 1615 Mater Dei Drive, Chula Vista, CA 91913
Ubicación: En el campus

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Clubes católicos y vida estudiantil

14 groups and regular activities · 11 on campus, 3 off campus

Retiros 4

Junior Retreat: Reconciling with God and NeighborFuera del campus
September 21-22, 2026; January 25-26, 2027; March 1-2, 2027
Voluntary overnight retreat at Whispering Winds Catholic Camp in Julian with faith talks, Mass, reconciliation and adoration.
materdeicatholic.org, materdeicatholic.org
KairosFuera del campus
September 22-25, 2026; January 26-30, 2027; March 2-5, 2027
Voluntary four-day senior retreat at Whispering Winds Catholic Camp in Julian.
materdeicatholic.org, materdeicatholic.org
Freshman Retreat: What it Means to Be a CrusaderEn el campus
October 16 and 19, 2026
Mandatory one-day retreat with faith talks, Mass and community building, held at Mater Dei Parish during school hours.
materdeicatholic.org
Sophomore Retreat: Loving Your Neighbor and Respecting YourselfEn el campus
November 13 and 16, 2026
Mandatory one-day retreat on human dignity and service, with faith talks and Mass, held at Mater Dei Parish.
materdeicatholic.org

Servicio 4

Christian Service ProgramFuera del campus
Hours due April 29, 2027
Required service of 10, 15, 25 and 25 hours in grades 9-12 at approved sites serving the unhoused and migrants, women, the unborn, the sick, the environment, students needing tutoring, people with special needs, senior citizens, and communities in Baja California.
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Rachel's Home clubEn el campus
School club listed under the Women and Dignity service category.
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Monarch Schools tutoringEn el campus
Mondays
Students tutor unhoused students from Monarch Schools at Mater Dei.
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Senior outreach and Special Olympics daysEn el campus
Fall and spring
Service clubs Generations Unity and Service Cookies, Senior Outreach Performances, and Special Olympics days.
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Formación en la fe 1

Spiritual direction with the chaplainsEn el campus
Monthly during theology classes, or by appointment
Interested students meet with the chaplains for spiritual guidance; appointments are booked online through Campus Ministry.
resources.finalsite.net, materdeicatholic.org

Clubes y grupos 2

Club providaEn el campus
School club listed under the Pro-Life service category, alongside volunteering at the 29 Eleven Maternity Home.
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Ambassadors for ChristEn el campus
Sophomores, juniors and seniors who serve as student representatives, hosts and community-service volunteers; the handbook calls membership a ministry.
materdeicatholic.org, resources.finalsite.net

Liturgia y oración 3

All-school MassesEn el campus
Monthly; 2026-27 dates include Aug. 20, Sept. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 19, Dec. 8, Feb. 4, Feb. 10 (Ash Wednesday), Mar. 17, Apr. 22 and May 6
Monthly school Masses on feasts and occasions such as the Mass of the Holy Spirit, the Immaculate Conception and Catholic Schools Week; some are for the high school only.
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Lunchtime MassEn el campus
Tuesdays and Wednesdays during lunch
Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to attend Mass during lunch twice a week.
materdeicatholic.org
Campus Ministry student leadersEn el campus
Junior and senior Campus Ministry students, enrolled in Campus Ministry classes, minister to peers in liturgies and retreats.
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Fuentes (2)

Campus Ministry - Mater Dei Catholic High Schoolmaterdeicatholic.org/high-school/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Liturgical Celebrations, Annual Retreats, and Christian Service Programs are among the avenues to achieve our spiritual goals.”
Campus Ministry runs liturgies, retreats and the Christian Service program.
“Liturgical Celebrations, Annual Retreats, and Christian Service Programs are among the avenues to achieve our spiritual goals.”
Campus Ministry runs liturgies, retreats and the Christian Service program.
“1615 Mater Dei Drive Chula Vista CA 91913 (619) 423-2121”
The school is at 1615 Mater Dei Drive, Chula Vista, CA 91913; phone 423-2121.
Faculty & Staff - Mater Dei Catholicmaterdeicatholic.org/about/faculty-staff?const_search_keyword=campus%20ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Anthony Glaser Titles: Campus Ministry Coordinator Departments: Campus Ministry Email: Fr. Memo Hernandez Titles: Chaplain Departments: Campus Ministry Email: Luz Maria Jimenez Titles: Spiritual Direction And Liturgy Preparation Coordinator Departments: Campus Ministry Email: Kevin Miller Titles: Retreat Coordinator Departments: Campus Ministry Email: Karelly Paredes Titles: Retreat Coordinator Departments: Campus Ministry, Faculty”
The Campus Ministry department lists five staff, including Fr. Memo Hernandez as Chaplain and Anthony Glaser as Campus Ministry Coordinator.
“Anthony Glaser Titles: Campus Ministry Coordinator Departments: Campus Ministry Email: Fr. Memo Hernandez Titles: Chaplain Departments: Campus Ministry Email: Luz Maria Jimenez Titles: Spiritual Direction And Liturgy Preparation Coordinator Departments: Campus Ministry Email: Kevin Miller Titles: Retreat Coordinator Departments: Campus Ministry Email: Karelly Paredes Titles: Retreat Coordinator Departments: Campus Ministry, Faculty”
The Campus Ministry department lists five staff, including Fr. Memo Hernandez as Chaplain and Anthony Glaser as Campus Ministry Coordinator.

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Excelencia académica

46 de 100

De datos federales, en escalas fijas publicadas.

Cada medida cuenta con la proporción indicada.

Graduados que van a universidades de cuatro años 75% de la puntuación80%
Estudiantes por maestro 25% de la puntuación16.0 to 1

Las barras muestran puntos en la escala de cada medida. Cómo se calcula la Excelencia académica. Los datos federales sobre escuelas secundarias privadas se limitan a estas dos medidas.

Fuente: NCES Private School Survey (año escolar 2023–24)

Datos de la escuela

Tipo	Escuela diocesana
Diócesis	Diócesis de San Diego, CA
Grados	K–12
Estudiantes (todos los grados)	1,659
Estudiantes de los grados 9 a 12	1,158
Mixta o de un solo sexo	Mixta
Proporción estudiantes-maestro	16.0 to 1
Graduados que van a universidades de 4 años	80%
Entorno	Ciudad

Fuente: archivo de uso público del NCES Private School Survey 23-24 (año escolar 2023–24). La tasa de ingreso a la universidad y la proporción estudiante-maestro alimentan Excelencia académica; nada de aquí cambia las calificaciones de fe.

Iglesia local

Diócesis de San Diego

Mons. Michael Pham, obispo de San Diego

Tratamiento formal: “Su Excelencia”

Fuente: usccb.org, verificado el 7 oct. 2026.

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NCES school ID A2370375
1615 Mater Dei Dr, Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 423-2121
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Is Mater Dei Catholic High School a Catholic high school?: Yes. Mater Dei Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of San Diego.
What is Mater Dei Catholic High School’s Compass Score?: 79 de 100 (calificación A). Combina fe (75%) y académicos (25%), cada uno calificado con fuentes oficiales.

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