School Crest
In honor of our 75th anniversary, we set out to update our school crest. Led by our mission and motto, “Enter To Learn, Go Forth To Serve,” the goal was to unify our brand and better position our school for continued growth.
One of the primary goals of this initiative was not to change the identity but rather evolve it so that it embodies many of the symbols that represent the school and its history.
Each quadrant, separated by a cross, represents one of our four cornerstones of spiritual growth, academic excellence, service to others, and social development.
The outer ring of the crest reflects the name of the school and the date that the school was established.
This circle is a significant Christian symbol to represent eternity as it has no beginning or end. Mater Dei High School believes that we are preparing our the whole person for life's journey.
The ribbon carries the name ‘Sancta Maria, Mater Dei’ which translates to ‘Holy Mary, Mother of God’ in honor of our patroness, Mary the Blessed Mother.
The Cross that separates our cornerstones symbolizes religion, which we keep at the center of our values and actions, guiding our purpose and uniting our principles.