Is Mater Dei High School a Catholic high school?

Yes. Mater Dei High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Belleville. Its sponsor is Diocese of Belleville.

What is Mater Dei High School’s Compass Score?

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

Where is Mass celebrated at Mater Dei High School?

Mass is listed at Mater Dei gymnasium. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

Escuela secundaria católica

Mater Dei High School

UbicaciónBreese, IL
Tipo y tamañoEscuela diocesana · Grados 9–12 · 357 estudiantes
PatrocinadorDiócesis de Belleville

Sitio web oficial

Mater Dei Catholic High School is a Catholic diocesan regional high school in Breese, Illinois, of the Diocese of Belleville. A weekly all-school Mass is held on Thursdays in the school gymnasium, presided over by volunteer pastors from surrounding parishes, and students take four years of theology. Seniors complete a required three-week full-time Senior Service Project, and each class has a one-day retreat every year.

Misa, confesión y adoración

Confirme con la parroquia

Misa 1

Jueves10:18 a. m.Mater Dei gymnasium · Weekly, unless a special Mass is held on another day that week. The school's liturgical schedule page lists 2025-26 special Masses.

Los horarios provienen solo de páginas oficiales de parroquias, capellanías o escuelas, y pueden cambiar según la temporada. Última verificación: 12 oct. 2026.

Fuentes de estos horarios (1)

Liturgical Schedule | Mater Dei Catholic High Schoolmaterdeiknights.org/faith/liturgical-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Mass is held each Thursday at 10:18 a.m.”
The weekly Mass is held on Thursdays at 10:18 a.m.

Iglesias católicas cercanas

CampusIglesia católica (numerada abajo)Abrir un mapa de calles ›

Saint Dominic Catholic Church — 0.6 mi · 493 North 2nd Street, Breese
Saint Augustine Catholic Church — 0.9 mi · 525 South 3rd Street, Breese

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

74 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

Sí:
Misas para toda la escuela o por grado durante el año escolarSemanal (A weekly all-school Mass on Thursdays in the school gymnasium, per the school's liturgical schedule.)
Fuentes (2)
1. Campus Ministry | Mater Dei Catholic High Schoolmaterdeiknights.org/faith/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “weekly all-school Masses (in conjunction with the Theology Department)”
  Campus ministry promotes weekly all-school Masses.
  “The Masses, for which pastors from our surrounding parishes volunteer to preside, are held in our gymnasium.”
  Masses are held in the school gymnasium and presided over by volunteer pastors from surrounding parishes.
2. Liturgical Schedule | Mater Dei Catholic High Schoolmaterdeiknights.org/faith/liturgical-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Mass is held each Thursday at 10:18 a.m.”
  The weekly Mass is held on Thursdays at 10:18 a.m.
Información insuficiente:
Misa diaria disponible para los estudiantes en el campusInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
En parte:
Confesión disponible para los estudiantes durante el año escolarPor temporada (Adviento, Cuaresma) o algunas veces al año (Reconciliation is offered during Lent and a reconciliation service is listed among campus ministry opportunities.)
Fuentes (2)
1. Campus Ministry | Mater Dei Catholic High Schoolmaterdeiknights.org/faith/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “During the season of Lent, students and faculty are invited to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation.”
  Reconciliation is offered during Lent.
2. Student Handbook 2026-27 | Mater Dei Catholic High Schoolmaterdeiknights.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Student-Handbook-26-27-FINAL-9-8-26.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “weekly liturgies, a reconciliation service, retreats”
  Campus Ministry offers weekly liturgies, a reconciliation service and retreats.
Información insuficiente:
Se ofrece adoración eucarísticaInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
En parte:
Capellán sacerdote que atiende a la escuelaSacerdote visitante o compartido (Masses are presided over by volunteer pastors from surrounding parishes.)
Fuentes (2)
1. Campus Ministry | Mater Dei Catholic High Schoolmaterdeiknights.org/faith/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The Masses, for which pastors from our surrounding parishes volunteer to preside, are held in our gymnasium.”
  Masses are held in the school gymnasium and presided over by volunteer pastors from surrounding parishes.
2. Liturgical Schedule | Mater Dei Catholic High Schoolmaterdeiknights.org/faith/liturgical-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Mass is held each Thursday at 10:18 a.m.”
  The weekly Mass is held on Thursdays at 10:18 a.m.

N/A

Teología y plan de estudios

Información insuficiente: las fuentes oficiales cubren menos del 60 % de esta área.

Sí:
Años de teología o religión requeridosCuatro años (4.0 credits of theology, each semester course counting 0.5 credit: 8 semesters divided by 2 gives four full-year equivalents. Theology I through IV are listed, one for each grade.)
Fuentes (2)
1. Curriculum | Mater Dei Catholic High Schoolmaterdeiknights.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Graduation Requirement: 4 credits and Senior Service Project”
  Theology is a graduation requirement of 4 credits.
2. Graduation Requirements | Mater Dei Catholic High Schoolmaterdeiknights.org/academics/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Theology | 4.0 credits”
  Graduation requires 4.0 credits of theology.
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.
Información insuficiente:
La fe integrada en todo el plan de estudios (declarada en el programa de estudios o en la misión)Información insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.

Cultura del campus

87 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

Sí:
RetirosUn retiro para cada grado (A one-day retreat for each class every year, held off campus; freshmen and sophomores are encouraged to attend the diocesan Quest retreat, juniors and seniors TEC.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Campus Ministry | Mater Dei Catholic High Schoolmaterdeiknights.org/faith/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Each year, we provide our students with a one-day retreat (by class), which is held off campus.”
  Each year every class has a one-day retreat held off campus.
  “All freshman and sophomore students are encouraged to attend Quest, a 33-hour retreat sponsored by the Diocese of Belleville.”
  Freshmen and sophomores are encouraged to attend the diocesan Quest retreat.
En parte:
Personal de pastoralUno (One professional campus minister is listed (Colleen McDermott); the school counselor is not counted as ministry staff.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Service | Mater Dei Catholic High Schoolmaterdeiknights.org/faith/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “to Campus Minister Ms. Colleen McDermott by March 31”
  Colleen McDermott is the school's Campus Minister.
Sí:
Grupos o clubes estudiantiles de inspiración religiosaDos o más (Teens for Life, the Liturgical Music Group and the St. Vincent de Paul Society are listed as student groups.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Student Handbook 2026-27 | Mater Dei Catholic High Schoolmaterdeiknights.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Student-Handbook-26-27-FINAL-9-8-26.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Teens for Life Mr. Mason Schrage”
  Teens for Life is a student activity with a moderator.
  “Liturgical Music Group Mrs. Celia Kannall”
  The Liturgical Music Group is a student activity with a moderator.
  “St. Vincent De Paul Society Ms. Elizabeth Overmann”
  The St. Vincent de Paul Society is a student activity with a moderator.
Información insuficiente:
Oración diaria y vida litúrgica integradas en la jornada escolarInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.

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 (Seniors must complete a three-week full-time Senior Service Project (graduation requirement). Three weeks of full-time service clearly passes 40 hours.)
Fuentes (2)
1. Service | Mater Dei Catholic High Schoolmaterdeiknights.org/faith/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “a three-week Senior Service Project, which the Diocese of Belleville requires for Mater Dei Catholic High School”
  The three-week Senior Service Project is required by the diocese for Mater Dei seniors.
  “through full-time volunteer service at a variety of locations in Clinton County”
  The Senior Service Project is full-time volunteer service.
  “More specifically, in January, our senior students respond to the needs of others at a variety of locations in Clinton County”
  The senior service project takes place in January.
2. Graduation Requirements | Mater Dei Catholic High Schoolmaterdeiknights.org/academics/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Theology | 4.0 credits”
  Graduation requires 4.0 credits of theology.
Sí:
La doctrina social de la Iglesia se enseña en los cursos de teologíaSí (Foundations of Catholic Social Doctrine is offered as a Theology IV semester course.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Curriculum | Mater Dei Catholic High Schoolmaterdeiknights.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Theology IV: Foundations of Catholic Social Doctrine”
  A Theology IV semester course is titled Foundations of Catholic Social Doctrine.
Sí:
Participación provida (club, Marcha por la Vida o similar)Sí (Teens for Life is a student club.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Student Handbook 2026-27 | Mater Dei Catholic High Schoolmaterdeiknights.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Student-Handbook-26-27-FINAL-9-8-26.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Teens for Life Mr. Mason Schrage”
  Teens for Life is a student activity with a moderator.
Sí:
Programas de justicia y solidaridad (inmersiones, viajes de servicio, clubes de justicia)Sí (St. Vincent de Paul Society, Spanish Club fundraisers for people in need, and weekly class mission giving.)
Fuentes (3)
1. Student Handbook 2026-27 | Mater Dei Catholic High Schoolmaterdeiknights.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Student-Handbook-26-27-FINAL-9-8-26.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “St. Vincent De Paul Society Ms. Elizabeth Overmann”
  The St. Vincent de Paul Society is a student activity with a moderator.
2. Activities | Mater Dei Catholic High Schoolmaterdeiknights.org/activities-page · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “in accordance with the Works of Mercy, Spanish Club hosts fundraisers to help families and individuals in need in our local communities and in Spanish-speaking countries”
  Spanish Club holds fundraisers for people in need locally and in Spanish-speaking countries.
3. Service | Mater Dei Catholic High Schoolmaterdeiknights.org/faith/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “On a weekly basis, students donate money to the missions that are sponsored by each class.”
  Each class sponsors mission giving on a weekly basis.

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

Fortalezas

A weekly all-school Mass is celebrated on Thursdays in the school gymnasium.
Fuentes (2)
1. Campus Ministry | Mater Dei Catholic High Schoolmaterdeiknights.org/faith/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “weekly all-school Masses (in conjunction with the Theology Department)”
  Campus ministry promotes weekly all-school Masses.
  “The Masses, for which pastors from our surrounding parishes volunteer to preside, are held in our gymnasium.”
  Masses are held in the school gymnasium and presided over by volunteer pastors from surrounding parishes.
2. Liturgical Schedule | Mater Dei Catholic High Schoolmaterdeiknights.org/faith/liturgical-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Mass is held each Thursday at 10:18 a.m.”
  The weekly Mass is held on Thursdays at 10:18 a.m.
Theology is required for graduation in four years (Theology I through IV).
Fuentes (2)
1. Curriculum | Mater Dei Catholic High Schoolmaterdeiknights.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Graduation Requirement: 4 credits and Senior Service Project”
  Theology is a graduation requirement of 4 credits.
2. Graduation Requirements | Mater Dei Catholic High Schoolmaterdeiknights.org/academics/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Theology | 4.0 credits”
  Graduation requires 4.0 credits of theology.
Seniors complete a required three-week full-time Senior Service Project.
Fuentes (1)
1. Service | Mater Dei Catholic High Schoolmaterdeiknights.org/faith/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “a three-week Senior Service Project, which the Diocese of Belleville requires for Mater Dei Catholic High School”
  The three-week Senior Service Project is required by the diocese for Mater Dei seniors.
  “through full-time volunteer service at a variety of locations in Clinton County”
  The Senior Service Project is full-time volunteer service.
Several student groups are listed, including Teens for Life and the Liturgical Music Group.
Fuentes (1)
1. Student Handbook 2026-27 | Mater Dei Catholic High Schoolmaterdeiknights.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Student-Handbook-26-27-FINAL-9-8-26.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Teens for Life Mr. Mason Schrage”
  Teens for Life is a student activity with a moderator.
  “Liturgical Music Group Mrs. Celia Kannall”
  The Liturgical Music Group is a student activity with a moderator.

Inquietudes

Masses are presided over by volunteer pastors from surrounding parishes.
Fuentes (1)
1. Campus Ministry | Mater Dei Catholic High Schoolmaterdeiknights.org/faith/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The Masses, for which pastors from our surrounding parishes volunteer to preside, are held in our gymnasium.”
  Masses are held in the school gymnasium and presided over by volunteer pastors from surrounding parishes.
Confession is invited during Lent.
Fuentes (1)
1. Campus Ministry | Mater Dei Catholic High Schoolmaterdeiknights.org/faith/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “During the season of Lent, students and faculty are invited to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation.”
  Reconciliation is offered during Lent.

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Inicio de la pastoral universitaria

Campus Ministry, Mater Dei Catholic High School

Dirección: 900 North Mater Dei Drive, Breese, IL 62230
Ubicación: En el campus
Instalaciones: gymnasium (where Masses are held)

Fuente: materdeiknights.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, materdeiknights.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, materdeiknights.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Clubes católicos y vida estudiantil

11 grupos y actividades regulares · 4 en el campus, 2 fuera del campus, 5 sin ubicación publicada

Retiros 2

Class retreat (one day, each class)Fuera del campus
Each year
A one-day retreat for each class, led by a professional retreat team.
materdeiknights.org
Quest (diocesan retreat)
Freshmen and sophomores are encouraged to attend
A 33-hour retreat sponsored by the Diocese of Belleville.
materdeiknights.org

Servicio 4

Senior Service ProjectFuera del campus
January, three weeks
Required of seniors: full-time volunteer service in Clinton County, the metro-east area and St. Louis.
materdeiknights.org, materdeiknights.org, materdeiknights.org
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Student society with a moderator; the National Honor Society sponsors a holiday food drive with it.
materdeiknights.org
Spanish Club fundraisers
Spanish Club holds fundraisers for families and individuals in need in local communities and Spanish-speaking countries.
materdeiknights.org
Class mission giving
Each class sponsors a mission and students donate money weekly to it.
materdeiknights.org

Clubes y grupos 2

Liturgical Music GroupEn el campus
Students share vocal and instrumental music during the Masses. All students are welcome.
materdeiknights.org, materdeiknights.org
Teens for Life
Student pro-life club with a moderator.
materdeiknights.org

Liturgia y oración 3

Weekly all-school MassEn el campus
Thursdays at 10:18 a.m.
All-school Mass in the gymnasium, presided over by volunteer pastors from surrounding parishes.
materdeiknights.org, materdeiknights.org, materdeiknights.org
Liturgical roles at MassEn el campus
Students may volunteer for liturgical roles at the weekly Masses; they are encouraged to ask their theology teacher.
materdeiknights.org, materdeiknights.org
Extraordinary ministers of Holy CommunionEn el campus
Junior and senior students who meet the requirements
Students who complete training are commissioned at a Mass to serve as extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion.
materdeiknights.org

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Fuentes (2)

Campus Ministry | Mater Dei Catholic High Schoolmaterdeiknights.org/faith/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“weekly all-school Masses (in conjunction with the Theology Department)”
Campus ministry promotes weekly all-school Masses.
“weekly all-school Masses (in conjunction with the Theology Department)”
Campus ministry promotes weekly all-school Masses.
“The Masses, for which pastors from our surrounding parishes volunteer to preside, are held in our gymnasium.”
Masses are held in the school gymnasium and presided over by volunteer pastors from surrounding parishes.
“900 North Mater Dei Drive”
The school and campus ministry are at 900 North Mater Dei Drive, Breese, IL 62230.
Service | Mater Dei Catholic High Schoolmaterdeiknights.org/faith/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“to Campus Minister Ms. Colleen McDermott by March 31”
Colleen McDermott is the school's Campus Minister.

Comuníquese

Datos de contacto de Colleen McDermott (Campus Minister (no direct line published; school main number)) and 4 official social and news channels are available to signed-in users.

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Excelencia académica

32 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 puntuación68%
Estudiantes por maestro 25% de la puntuación11.7 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 Belleville, IL
Grados	9–12
Estudiantes (todos los grados)	357
Estudiantes de los grados 9 a 12	357
Mixta o de un solo sexo	Mixta
Proporción estudiantes-maestro	11.7 to 1
Graduados que van a universidades de 4 años	68%
Entorno	Pueblo

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 Belleville

Mons. Godfrey Mullen, OSB, obispo de Belleville

Tratamiento formal: “Su Excelencia”

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

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NCES school ID 00345635
900 Mater Dei Dr, Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-7216
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Preguntas que hacen las familias

Is Mater Dei High School a Catholic high school?: Yes. Mater Dei High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Belleville. Its sponsor is Diocese of Belleville.
What is Mater Dei High School’s Compass Score?: 73 de 100 (calificación A). Combina fe (75%) y académicos (25%), cada uno calificado con fuentes oficiales.
Where is Mass celebrated at Mater Dei High School?: Mass is listed at Mater Dei gymnasium. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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