Extracurricular and Clubs at Mater Dei

Mater Dei offers a wide variety of extracurricular activities to provide opportunities outside of the classroom for our students to interact with each other and with our faculty. These clubs and activities enable our students to pursue their personal interests and to share their unique talents with the community. They also provide our students with opportunities to develop their leadership qualities and to extend their academic and social experiences. Not all the clubs below run every year. A club must have three or more members and a moderator assign in order to be approved for the year.

Activity / Club Name	Faculty Advisor	Profile / Overview
Art Club	Ms. Rebecca Weinstein	Any interested student. Art related trips and projects, care of the gallery. Meetings as announced.
Catholic Athletes for Christ	Mr. Steve Loori Mrs. Maureen Regan	A club that intertwines Catholic teachings and morals with athletic competition
Celtic Club	Mrs. Maureen Regan	Any interested student. Discusses, celebrates, and takes trips involving the culture of the language. Meetings when announced.
Chess Club	Mr. Phil Lemig	Any interested student. Three divisions: Beginner, Amateur, Professional. Tournaments in the three divisions. Meets every Thursday from 2:15 -3:30 pm.
Chorus	Mrs. Cindy Dwyer	Anyone for full chorus. Honors by audition. Performs winter and spring concerts.
Community Service Club	Mrs. Maureen Regan	Any interested student. Provides an avenue for giving time and effort to helping others and sharing the joy of contribution with fellow members.
Dance Program	Ms. Megan Amitrani	Any interested student. Dance and Choreography. Meetings when announced.
Environmental Club	Mrs. Bonnie Golden	Any interested student. Provides positive outdoor experiences and active participation in maintaining healthy ecosystems.
French Club	Madame Ronayne	Any interested student. Discusses, celebrates, and takes trips involving the culture of the language. Meetings when announced.
Greenhouse	Mr. Al Rabuffo	Any interested student. Care of the Greenhouse.
History Seminar	Mr. Mike Bonelli	A comprehensive companion organization for students in the AP United States History class. This club serves as a test prep and review for the May exam.
Honors Chorus	Mrs. Dwyer	By audition - see Mrs. Dwyer for information
KAIROS	Mr. Philip Masterson	A three day retreat led by a staff and student team guiding seniors to look at their relationship with god at this particular time in their lives. KAIROS gives direction o nhow to grow in our experience of God in our belonging to one another as followers of Jesus and members of Church.
Literary Magazine) (INSIGHTS)	Mrs. Cindy Dwyer	Any interested student. Puts together a magazine of student art and writing.
Math Club	Ms. Jeanne Dickinson	Juniors and Seniors. Varsity Group (Varsity and JV) competes in N.J.H.S. Math League (6 contests) Catholic H.S. Math League (4 contests) while JV Group competes in the Catholic H.S. Math League (4 contests) only.
Math Seminar	Ms. Jeanne Dickinson	AP Calculus students. Meets twice a month to discuss math problems pertaining to the AP Calculus Exam.
Mater Dei Television	Mrs. Janet Molicki	Accepted applicants. Students produce (MDTV) newscasts/electronic journalism. Meets daily before school.
Mater Dei Goes Green	Mrs. Margaret Cahill	Any interested student. Be environmentally aware and protect the campus grounds.
Missions	Mrs. Martina O'Connell	One (or two) elected/appointed person(s) from each homeroom as well as other volunteers. Coordinates mission awareness, fund-raising, and activities.
National Honor Society (NHS)	Ms. Marisa Minervino	Juniors and Seniors who have Society (demonstrated excellence in academics, service and leadership. Top 12%. Tutors underclassmen, sponsors food drives for needy families
Outdoor Club	TBD	Any interested student. Features seasonal outings; ie., skiing, rafting..
Newspaper (The SERAPH)	TBD	Any interested student. Publishes student newspaper. Meetings as announced
Ping Pong Club	Mr. Philip Masterson	Any interested student. Play ping pong daily during flex period
SADD Task Force	Mrs. Martina O'Connell	Any interested student. Promotes substance abuse awareness; participates in the County Task force. Meets twice a month.
Seraph Players	Mrs. Cindy Dwyer	Small cabaret style theatrical performances and programs.
Spanish Club	Mrs. Sandy Lattimer	Enhance and enrich students understanding and appreciation of the Spanish language and Spanish cultures.
Spanish Conversation & Scrabble	Mrs. Anita Wade	Students have conversations in Spanish on many topics and play scrabble in Spanish.
School Play	Mrs. Cindy Dwyer	Auditions held in winter. Performs a musical in the spring
Student Advisory Board (SAB)	Mr. Philip Masterson Mrs. Margaret Cahill	Elected officers. Represents interests of the student body, plans some student activities.
Students for Life	Mrs. Maureen Regan	Support the belief that all life is sacred from conception to natural death
Yearbook (THEOTOKOS)	Mrs. Catherine O'Brien	Yearbook classes. Produces the yearbook.
The Mater Dei Band	Mr. Mike Kabash	For students interested in improving their musicianship, performing live, studying music in college and performing together.
Youth Ministry	Mrs. Marina O'Connell	All Students. Students minister to the school at Liturgies as altar servers, lectors, musicians and singers, and Extraordinary Eucharistic Ministers!

Extracurricular Activities & Clubs