Join Us for an Informational Night at
Chesterton Academy of Mater Dei
Wednesday, August 13th at 5:30 pmDiscover the joy of a classical education at Chesterton Academy of Mater Dei. Parents are invited to meet our dedicated faculty, explore our engaging curriculum, visit classrooms, learn about our unique House system, and ask questions about what makes our school truly special.
Whether you are considering enrollment or simply want to learn more, we look forward to welcoming you!
Chesterton Academy of Mater Dei
Central Oregon’s First Catholic High School opening in the Fall 2025.
Raising Up a New Generation of Joyful Leaders and Saints
High School with a Higher Purpose
Chesterton Academy of Mater Dei is a new, independent classical high school in the Catholic tradition opening in Deschutes County, Oregon, in Fall 2025. Inspired by the beauty and richness of the Catholic faith, Chesterton Academy seeks to form young men and women to be joyful saints. By introducing them to great thinkers such as Socrates, Thomas Aquinas and Dante, and by forming them in a distinctly Catholic culture, we lead students to choose for themselves the adventure of being a disciple of Christ.
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Humanities
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Math & Science
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Fine Arts
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Faith & Spirituality
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Athletics & Activities
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House System
Part of the Chesterton Schools Network
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An Incarnational Environment
From history and theology to math and science, the Incarnation is the central mystery we explore across the entire curriculum. It is our desire that each student would personally experience the Incarnation.
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A Focus on Truth, Goodness, and Beauty
Our classical curriculum combines a broad, liberal arts education with a strong emphasis on the development of Christian virtues and an appreciation of beauty.
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A Joyful Learning Environment
We create environments where students experience the joy of community and the discovery process, providing them with an opportunity to live out their spiritual life in an atmosphere of joy and fun.
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Rediscovering the Lost Tools of Learning
Our curriculum is centered on skills seemingly forgotten in our modern society: reading, writing, oral presentations, and the development of critical reasoning skills through logic and philosophy.
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The Socratic Seminar
The Socratic seminar is perhaps the oldest educational tool. Through this method, a teacher imparts knowledge through directed questions and guided dialogue, bringing ideas and knowledge to life.
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The Wit and Wisdom of G.K. Chesterton
Chesterton exemplified the Catholic faith through his wit, his clarity, his kindness, and his ability to love people with whom he disagreed, while sharing the faith in Christian charity.