Welcome to the Mater Dei Catholic School Website! On behalf of
the faculty and staff, we consider it an honor and a calling to
partner with our parents in the intellectual, social, emotional
and faith formation of our students.
Mater Dei Parish was formed in July 2006 by combining the former
Assumption and Holy Name Parishes, both of which served the downtown
Topeka area. Mater Dei Catholic School opened in August of 2006
with tremendous parish and parent support.
We are driven by our mission statement, which focuses on faith
formation, scholarship and service. We are guided by three rules
given to us by some very wise Catholic educators.
Faith Formation – Be Holy
Prayer is at the heart of our school. We pray daily as a whole
school and in smaller groups. Our students participate in the Mass
twice each week. Our students serve as lectors, cantors and servers
in our school and parish liturgies. Our faculty members are active
in their home parishes, serving in the liturgy and volunteering
for councils and committees. They are committed to ongoing religious
education.
Scholarship – Be Excellent
Mater Dei was built upon traditions of excellence and we seek
to inspire our students and encourage lifelong learning. Our students
participate in math competitions, science fairs, geography competitions,
the county spelling bee and History Day. Our vocal choirs, band
and drum line participate in multiple performances each year.
Our 2011 Kansas State Assessment Scores illustrated
our commitment to rigorous academics, as we achieved 15 out of
a possible 17 Standards
of Excellence, including Building Level Standards of Excellence
in Reading and Math for the fourth consecutive year!
We are grateful to be a school that is supported by the Catholic
Education Foundation and we are proud recipients of the Archbishop
Joseph F. Naumann School of Excellence.
Service – Love One Another
Our parents are shining examples of service and sacrifice. Parents
and students serve the parish in ways too numerous to mention without
leaving something out.
Our students collect food for the needy. Last year, our students
provided Christmas for 8 families. Our students also help to raise
funds for sick children who need medical care.
For more information, please contact our school office at materdei@materdeischool.org.
God Bless You,
Andrea Hillebert
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