What it is an Ambassador for Christ?

Here at Mater Dei Catholic High School we have an organization known as the Ambassador for Christ Corps. The Ambassador for Christ Corps is a group of students who accept Jesus Christ as a role model and exemplify Christ in many different ways. They abide by and respect God’s Commandments, the rules of the school and of the community. The ultimate goal of the Corps is to put others before themselves and assist in any way possible, not only in the local community, but throughout the world. Initially, the Ambassador for Christ Corps began on the campus of University of San Diego High School by our late president, Dr. Estelle L. Kassebaum in 1994. Currently, there are 88 Ambassadors for Christ at Mater Dei Catholic. 

How do you become an Ambassador for Christ?

Ambassadors for Christ are nominated by their teachers throughout the year and are then interviewed by the moderator of the Corps. Students are evaluated academically, athletically, and socially. On average, about 60 students each year are nominated for an interview. Once the interviews are complete, roughly 30 students are selected to become part of the Ambassadors for Christ Corps.

Ambassadors for Christ are involved in many school functions where student help is needed. They help in school Recruitment and Marketing throughout the entire year. Ambassadors also learn and perfect their public speaking abilities when they visit 8^th and 7^th Grade classes throughout San Diego County.

What are some specific duties the Ambassadors have?

The responsibilities of the Ambassadors for Christ are Public Relations, Parish Duty, Marketing, Welcoming Committee, International Events, Phone-athons, 7^th & 8^th Grade Visitations, Touring and Shadowing of the Campus, and Community Service.

Aside from these specific duties, the ambassadors assist Fr. Joe Carroll every year during the holiday season by lending a hand in his soup kitchen, gathering gifts for needy children, and conducting their own food and clothes drive for all of those in need. Internationally, the Ambassador for Christ Corps assisted the AMOR Foundation and helped construct a home in Tijuana, Baja Cailfornia, Mexico.

For more information please contact the Ambassador For Christ Corps moderator, Roy Vasquez, at 619.423.2121 ext 106 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.