Word of Life Partner Conference

July 21-24, 2025

Augustine Institute Campus

Join us in St. Louis, Missouri for our fourth annual Word of Life Partner Conference

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Learn about our exciting approach to catechesis at the Word of Life Partner Conference on July 21-24, 2025 at the Augustine Institute campus located in St. Louis, Missouri. With hands-on training and actionable strategies, you’ll leave the conference ready to recharge your catechists and classrooms for the 2025-2026 school year.

The conference includes much more than curriculum and classroom training. We will address the key catechetical issues you face today and how the Word of Life curriculum is designed to meet them.

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Meet Our Keynote Speakers

Enjoy connecting with leaders in Catholic education and our Word of Life curriculum experts.

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TIM GRAY

President, Augustine Institute

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ELIZABETH KLEIN

Professor, Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology

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JEFFREY LEHMAN

Director, M.A. Catholic Education, Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology

Meet us in St. Louis in July!

We are blessed to announce that the 2025 Word of Life Conference will be held at the new Augustine Institute campus located in the greater St. Louis, Missouri area. This campus is designed to promote Catholic education, spiritual formation, and support the New Evangelization.

This location reflects our commitment to excellence, hospitality, and the Catholic community. It is the perfect venue for the Word of Life Partner Conference. Conference sessions and lodging will be on-site.

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Thursday, July 20 Breakout Sessions

  ST. MATTHEW
BREAKOUT GROUP
ST. MARK
BREAKOUT GROUP
ST. LUKE
BREAKOUT GROUP
ST. JOHN
BREAKOUT GROUP
VIRGEN de GUADALUPE
BREAKOUT GROUP

1:00-

1:45

Intentionally Incorporating Golden Threads throughout the Year

CHASM CREEK B   

Middle School: The Christocentric Vision

WIND STAR  

Lesson Planning: Encountering Jesus Christ in the Curriculum

CHASM CREEK A 

Word of Life Portal:
Best Practices

HIGHLANDS 

Parent Formation: Enlivening the Faith of Families

MESA VERDE 

1:45 BREAK
2:00-
2:45

Word of Life Portal:
Best Practices

HIGHLANDS 

Intentionally Incorporating Golden Threads throughout the Year

CHASM CREEK B  

 

Middle School: The Christocentric Vision

WIND STAR  

Parent Formation: Enlivening the Faith of Families

MESA VERDE 

Lesson Planning: Encountering Jesus Christ in the Curriculum

CHASM CREEK A 

2:45 BREAK
3:00-
3:45

Parent Formation: Enlivening the Faith of Families

MESA VERDE 

Word of Life Portal:
Best Practices

HIGHLANDS 

Intentionally Incorporating Golden Threads throughout the Year

CHASM CREEK B  

Lesson Planning: Encountering Jesus Christ in the Curriculum

CHASM CREEK A 

Middle School: The Christocentric Vision

WIND STAR  

Friday, July 21 Breakout Sessions

 

ST. MATTHEW
BREAKOUT GROUP

ST. MARK
BREAKOUT GROUP
ST. LUKE
BREAKOUT GROUP
ST. JOHN
BREAKOUT GROUP
VIRGEN de GUADALUPE
BREAKOUT GROUP

9:00-

9:45

Lesson Planning: Encountering Jesus Christ in the Curriculum

CHASM CREEK A 

Parent Formation: Enlivening the Faith of Families

MESA VERDE 

Word of Life Portal:
Best Practices

HIGHLANDS 

 

Middle School: The Christocentric Vision

WIND STAR  

Intentionally Incorporating Golden Threads throughout the Year

CHASM CREEK B  

9:45 BREAK

10:00-

10:45

Middle School: The Christocentric Vision

WIND STAR  

Lesson Planning: Encountering Jesus Christ in the Curriculum

CHASM CREEK A 

Parent Formation: Enlivening the Faith of Families

MESA VERDE 

Intentionally Incorporating Golden Threads throughout the Year

CHASM CREEK B  

Word of Life Portal:
Best Practices

HIGHLANDS