We exist to give every young person in Qld state schools the opportunity to explore, question, and discover faith and values through the teachings of Jesus.
The Alliance for Christian Religious Education aims to achieve the following outcomes:
Christian Religious Instruction (RI) is about delivering Christian religious education in Queensland state schools that teaches children to question, explore and discover the Christian faith.
Christian RI begins with the understanding that we were created by a loving God, who calls us to fullness of life. Children are encouraged to see themselves as God sees them, full of gifts and potential to be a force for immense goodness in our world. As such, Christian RI contributes to positive self-image, identity and resilience, forming young people in their understanding of the morals and values from the teaching of Jesus.
The Christian RI approach is to provide religious education for students that:
The Alliance of Christian Religious Education (ACRE) is the leading organization for Christian Religious Instruction (RI) in Queensland State Schools. ACRE serves as the strategic advisor on all Christian RI matters, effectively positioning RI with all stakeholders. This includes the Christian church, parents/carers, RI grassroots leaders, volunteers, networks, the RI sector Multi-Faiths Network, other faiths, the Department of Education, Government Ministers, political parties, and the broader Queensland community.
ACRE comprises members from various Christian denominations and independent churches. It also collaborates closely with allied RI legal entities, networks, and groups.
Established in June 2019, ACRE was formed from a collective commitment by the Queensland Heads of Churches.
The Alliance of Christian Religious Education Ltd (ACRE) is committed to making sure Christian RI is delivered in a safe, respectful and supportive environment for every child.
ACRE staff must complete their local church’s child safe training. Staff who teach Christian RI and visit Queensland state schools must also complete the Department of Education’s Mandatory All-Staff Training (MAST) and hold a current Blue Card.
Christian RI volunteers are not appointed by ACRE but are approved by their local churches or church cooperatives. These churches or cooperatives are responsible for screening, supporting and training their approved instructors. They must also make sure volunteers complete the church’s child safe training. In Queensland state schools, religious instructors must hold a current Blue Card and complete Mandatory All-Staff Training (MAST).
ACRE’s Child Safe Standards Policy follows the Criminal Code (Child Sexual Offences Reform) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2020. It also aligns with Queensland’s Child Safe Organisations Act 2024, including the ten Child Safe Standards, which came into effect on 1 October 2025, and the Reportable Conduct Scheme, which commences on 1 July 2026.
Together, we support the safe and trusted delivery of Christian RI across Queensland.
Local Christian Churches come together to offer Christian RI on a cooperative and non-denominational basis. These local Churches may, amongst others, include Anglican, Australian Christian Churches, Baptist, Catholic, Churches of Christ, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Salvation Army and Uniting Churches.
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