July 21-24, 2025
Augustine Institute Campus
Join us in St. Louis, Missouri for our fourth annual Word of Life Partner Conference
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.
Enjoy connecting with leaders in Catholic education and our Word of Life curriculum experts.
TIM GRAY
President, Augustine Institute
ELIZABETH KLEIN
Professor, Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology
JEFFREY LEHMAN
Director, M.A. Catholic Education, Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology
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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ST. MATTHEW BREAKOUT GROUP |
ST. MARK BREAKOUT GROUP |
ST. LUKE BREAKOUT GROUP |
ST. JOHN BREAKOUT GROUP |
VIRGEN de GUADALUPE BREAKOUT GROUP |
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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: HIGHLANDS |
Parent Formation: Enlivening the Faith of Families MESA VERDE |
1:45 | BREAK | ||||
2:00- 2:45 |
Word of Life Portal: HIGHLANDS |
Intentionally Incorporating Golden Threads throughout the Year CHASM CREEK B
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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: 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 |
ST. MATTHEW |
ST. MARK BREAKOUT GROUP |
ST. LUKE BREAKOUT GROUP |
ST. JOHN BREAKOUT GROUP |
VIRGEN de GUADALUPE BREAKOUT GROUP |
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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: HIGHLANDS
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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: HIGHLANDS |