As the 2026-27 catechetical year has begun, online registration has closed.
We are happy to place newly registered children in our Faith Formation sessions where space permits.
Please email [email protected] or call 412-835-1155 Mon - Thu to inquire about currently available Faith Formation options.
St. Catherine Labouré Parish Faith Formation options include Family Catechesis (grades 1-6), Middle School Ministry (grades 7-8), and Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (ages 3-grade 3 by Aug. 31 & grades 4-6 UPON Level 2 competition)
Family Catechesis (gr. 1-6) session options:
Sunday
Early (8:15-9:45 am) OR
Late (5:30-7:00 pm)
Wednesday (5:30-7:00 pm)
Please choose ONE session that best fits your families schedule.
All sessions are located at St. Louise site (STL School Cafeteria).
Families (at least one adult) meet for 8 sessions ONCE per month, Sept. - April.
ADDITIONAL "First" Sacrament Preparation session options
All "First" Sacrament prep children should select one preparation session from below.
"First" sacrament prep, children only, sessions meet 5- 6 times per year in LeGras Hall.
Sunday Early (9:00-10:30 am) OR
Sunday Late (5:30-7:00 pm) OR
Wednesday (5:30-7:00 pm)
Middle School Ministry (gr. 7 & 8) sessions options:
Sunday Late (5:30-7:00 pm)
OR
Wednesday (5:30-7:00 pm)
Please choose ONE session that best fits your 6-8th graders schedule.
All sessions are located at St. Louise site (LeGras Hall, lower level).
Middle School children meet for 12-13 sessions per month, Sept. - April.
Monday-
(9:30-11:00 am)- children ages 3-grade 3 by Aug. 31 and grades 4-6 upon completion of Level 2
(5:30-7:00 pm)- children ages 3-grade 3 by Aug. 31 and grades 4-6 upon completion of Level 2
Tuesday
(5:30-7:00 pm)- children grades 1-3 by Aug. 31 and grades 4-6 upon completion of Level 2 (No ages 3-K)
Wednesday
(5:30-7:00 pm)- children grades 1-3 (NO ages 3-K & NO grades 4-6 options)
Thursday
(5:30-7:00 pm- children ages 3-grade 3 (NO grades 4-6 option)
Children meet each week for 23-24 sessions beginning early Sept. - April.
CGS sessions begin the week of September 14, 2026 and end in April 2027.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) Session Fees:
One child: $100
Two children: $150
Three or more children: $175
$20 late fee applied after Aug. 16
2026-27 (CGS) CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD REGISTRATION
PRINTABLE 2026-27 CATECHESIS of the GOOD SHEPHERD REGISTRATION FORM
All 1st time registrants of St. Catherine Labouré must submit a Baptismal Certificate with Registration Form unless baptized at St. Catherine Labouré Parish (or our founding churches of St. Joan of Arc or St. Louise de Marillac).
Families may register online (with digital payment) or submit a printable form (check or cash). Paper forms may be dropped of at either church's office or via mail:
St. Catherine Labouré
Faith Formation
320 McMurray Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
St. Catherine Laboure's Faith Formation staff and offices are located in LeGras Hall, St. Louise de Marillac campus. Any questions, please email [email protected], or call 412-835-1155
First Reconciliation celebration and First Eucharist Mass are selected by the family via Flocknote sign-up.
First Reconciliation typically occurs in late January or February. First Eucharist Masses typically are scheduled in April thru early May