--- title: Empowering Parents and Fostering Catholic Identity through Word of Life for Catholic Schools description: Learn practical strategies to empower parents and enhance Catholic identity in schools through the Word of Life program. --- ![Aug_Multibrand_OnTransparent_010826](https://events.augustineinstitute.org/hs-fs/hubfs/BRANDING%20LOGOS/Aug_Multibrand_OnTransparent_010826.png?width=1797&height=467&name=Aug_Multibrand_OnTransparent_010826.png "Aug_Multibrand_OnTransparent_010826") ## *Empowering Parents and Fostering Catholic Identity through Word of Life for Catholic Schools* Friday, October 23rd, 2026 1:00pm CT Contact [Kelly Nelson](mailto:kelly.nelson@augustineinstitute.org) f[mailto:selina.diaz@augustineinstitute.org](mailto:selina.diaz@augustineinstitute.org)or more information [Register Now](https://events.augustineinstitute.org/empowering-parents-and-fostering-catholic-identity-through-word-of-life-for-catholic-schools-10/23/26#Register) ### Learn About: - Using Word of Life to strengthen schoolwide Catholic identity - Practical strategies for engaging parents and families - Flexible ways to support parents as the primary educators of the faith - Connecting classroom learning with faith life at home - Curriculum resources that extend religious education beyond the classroom [Register Now](https://events.augustineinstitute.org/empowering-parents-and-fostering-catholic-identity-through-word-of-life-for-catholic-schools-10/23/26#Register) ![WOL - Product - Students teacher online resources](https://events.augustineinstitute.org/hs-fs/hubfs/WOL%20-%20WORD%20OF%20LIFE/WOL%20-%20Lifestyle%20Assets%20(Students,%20classrooms,%20families)/WOL%20-%20Product%20-%20Students%20teacher%20online%20resources.png?width=700&height=700&name=WOL%20-%20Product%20-%20Students%20teacher%20online%20resources.png "WOL - Product - Students teacher online resources") ### Facilitator: ![Kelly Nelson - Updated Headshot](https://events.augustineinstitute.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Kelly%20Nelson%20-%20Updated%20Headshot.jpg?width=320&height=400&name=Kelly%20Nelson%20-%20Updated%20Headshot.jpg "Kelly Nelson - Updated Headshot") **Kelly Nelson**    Kelly is an Implementation Specialist for the Augustine Institute. She provides support for pastors, parish staff, ministry leaders, principals, and teachers in utilizing Augustine Institute content to craft solutions to their ministry challenges.  **Register Below for Empowering Parents and Fostering Catholic Identity through Word of Life for Catholic Schools** ![Augustine-institute-white-gold](https://events.augustineinstitute.org/hs-fs/hubfs/BRANDING%20LOGOS/Augustine-institute-white-gold.png?width=1096&height=234&name=Augustine-institute-white-gold.png "Augustine-institute-white-gold") 16805 New Halls Ferry Road, Florissant, MO 63034  ©2023 Augustine Institute. All Rights Reserved.