About Us
The mission of Teurlings Catholic High School is to develop each individual's ability To Channel His Spirit for the glory of God.
Teurlings Catholic High School has been forming confident, compassionate leaders grounded in the Catholic faith since 1955. Guided by excellence, our students grow through academic rigor, vibrant community life, and deep spiritual formation. Here, students are inspired to think boldly, serve joyfully, and live for God’s glory. For generations, Rebels have left prepared not just for college, but for life.
Our Values
At Teurlings Catholic High School, our mission is rooted in faith, community, and excellence. Guided by the example of Christ, we form students who live with integrity, lead with compassion, and serve with purpose. The values of Communion, Virtue, Truth, and Mercy shape every aspect of our school culture and inspire us to live out the Gospel each day.
COMMUNION
“Jesus is the source of our unity” 1 Corinthians 12:12
We foster a spirit of belonging where every person is seen, known, and loved.
- Communion with God and others
- Eucharistic
- United in Christ
- Authentic friendships
- Family-oriented relationships
VIRTUE
“Jesus is the perfection of virtue” Philipians 4:8
We strive to form students of character who reflect Christ through their actions.
- Moral and theological virtues
- Interior strength
- Good sportsmanship
- Passion of excellence
- Docile to the Holy Spirit
- Respectful, responsible, professional
TRUTH
"Jesus is the truth" John 14:6
Rooted in faith and reason, we form minds and hearts in the light of Christ's truth. We encourage intellectual curiosity and the courage to speak with truth and charity.
- Belief in objective truth
- Faithful to Jesus and the Church
- Integrated faith and reason
- Speaking truth with charity
- Lifelong learners
- Intellectual curiosity
MERCY
“Jesus is the face of mercy” Matthew 25:40
Mercy moves us to serve with humility, compassion, and forgiveness. We encourage our students to live out servant leadership and reflect God's love in all they do.
- Corporal and spiritual works of mercy
- Servant leadership
- Kindness and compassion
- Generosity
- Attentive to suffering
- Quick to forgive
Our History
In the early 1950s, Monsignor William J. Teurlings, a pioneering priest in the Diocese of Lafayette, recognized the need for a Catholic high school to serve the families of St. Genevieve Parish and the growing northside of Lafayette. Guided by faith and the support of the community, he secured the land that would become the foundation of the school. Though Monsignor Teurlings did not live to see the school fully realized, his vision came to life when Father Teurlings High School opened its doors in 1955.
The school quickly grew, expanding its programs and facilities and earning full accreditation as a four-year high school by 1959. As its mission and reach evolved, the school became known as Teurlings Catholic High School, reflecting its strong Catholic identity and commitment to forming the whole student.
Over the decades, Teurlings Catholic has been strengthened by a multi-parish model of support, uniting parishes and feeder schools in a shared mission of Catholic education. For many years, the school served students as a combined junior and senior high. In 2003, Teurlings Catholic transitioned to a traditional grades 9 through 12 high school, continuing its focus on academic excellence, spiritual formation, and student leadership.
Today, Teurlings Catholic High School is home to a proud community of more than 6,600 alumni. Rooted in faith and sustained by community, the school continues to honor its past while shaping the future, one student at a time.