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Religious instruction

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​​Queensland state schools embrace a multitude of cultural, religious and non-religious beliefs. Under the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006, schools are to provide Religious Instruction (RI) if approached by a faith group seeking to provide RI and students of that faith attend the school.

RI informs students about the beliefs and values of a particular religion. It is delivered by volunteers of a faith group using instructional materials approved by that faith group. RI is required to be consistent with legislation and Department of Education policies and procedures.

All RI instructors must hold a blue card and participate in compulsory Student Protection and Code of Conduct training. RI instructors are only entitled to deliver the RI program outlined below. A school staff member will be present during the delivery of RI.

Participation in RI is not compulsory. Any student (except Prep students) may participate in RI if a parent has provided written consent (on enrolment) to the school.

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Note: This consent remains in effect unless the parent informs the school otherwise in writing.

A description of the RI available is provided below.

Aims and goals: The aim of Christian RI is to inform students about the basic beliefs of the Christian faith from a non-denominational perspective.

Participating faith groups: 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.                  

Click here for the Christian RI brochure.


Authorised programs:

 

​GodSpace

 

Beginning with God

 

Connect

 

For further detail please click here.

 

For further detail please click here.

 

For further detail please click here.

 

 

Lesson Structure: Christian RI may involve a variety of up-to-date teaching methods including storytelling, prayer, music, drama, craft, activity books, games, quizzes, video clips and puppet shows. Program resources are written by professional educators and are age-appropriate.  Lessons will typically run for 30 minutes per week over 10 weeks.  There is no cost to participate in Christian RI.

Students not participating in Religion

Students who are not participating in RI will be provided with other instruction in a separate supervised location. 

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Last reviewed 16 March 2025
Last updated 16 March 2025