The Church needs new catechetical resources to not only provide faithful teaching, but also be able to explain why the faith is relevant in our modern culture. The Augustine Institute and Ignatius Press have joined together for exactly this purpose.
Word of Life is a comprehensive, multifaceted Pre-K–8 curriculum that calls children, parents, teachers, and catechists to conversion and transformation in Christ.
What makes Word of Life unique and impactful is its approach to the “formation of a Christian mentality” (Directory for Catechesis, no. 71), and how it creates “a coherent doctrinal vision that can be used as a reference in life” (Ibid., no. 80).
This new initiative is a rediscovery rather than a reinvention. Word of Life unites a faithful articulation of the faith as it is presented in the Catechism of the Catholic Church with, when necessary, esteemed sources in the living tradition of the Church to form a presentation of faith that is meaningful, practical, and intelligible for modern students.
Parish and school English and bilingual editions
Print and digital student texts and teacher manuals
Engaging online student interactions
Numerous video and digital media enhancements for use in the classroom and at home
Multilevel teacher and catechist formation
Parent and family faith formation
Provides flexibility for various catechetical models