Catholic Education – Brisbane Archdiocese

Education has long been an important part of the work of the Catholic Church in Queensland. From early childhood education and care, primary and secondary school to university and adult religious education, Catholic education values ​​the holistic formation of each individual and society. Catholic education strives to instill in students a love of learning while teaching with the goal of making the world a better place.

Centacare operates more than 130 early childhood education and care services across South East Queensland under the Catholic Early EdCare brand.

The Catholic organization Early EdCare partners with families to watch children grow from six weeks to high school age. As a faith-based organization, Catholic Early EdCare recognizes the value of diversity and welcomes all families into our community. We work with Brisbane Catholic Education, local schools and parishes to provide childcare services including long-term childcare, nursery and after-school care to meet the needs of our local communities.

Our teachers are committed to helping children grow socially, individually, respectfully, spiritually, creatively and confidently through our play programs.

Catholic education in Brisbane

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is committed to providing high quality, Christian-centred, inclusive education for young people in over 146 primary and secondary schools and colleges.
Since the first Catholic school opened its doors to just 56 students in the Brisbane CBD in 1845, hundreds of thousands of students have benefited from a Catholic education in schools stretching across the Archdiocese – from the Gold Coast to the Fraser Coast and inland to Lockyer . Burnett Valley and Region.
Today, Catholic schools are at the forefront of the Church’s mission to serve and support the people of the Brisbane Archdiocese.

Institute of Religious Education

The Institute of Religious Education (IFE) is a registered training organization of the Archdiocese of Brisbane, offering a supportive and engaging learning environment for people who develop a desire to gain the skills and competencies needed for careers in Catholic education, community service and service.

In-person and online training options are available. IFE offers the following courses:

• Through online workshops and materials, Foundations for Parish allows you to explore your faith with others or gain insight, skills and confidence in service. This course can be taken either towards a nationally accredited diploma or without assessment if you simply want to participate and learn.

• Every registered teacher requires formal accreditation to teach religion in a Catholic school. Foundations provides a seamless accreditation pathway to enable you to competently prepare and deliver religious education. This course can be completed in 1-2 years in an online environment.

• Compass and its more advanced variant Compass Plus provide nationally accredited qualifications to students who want to reflect on beliefs and ethics on a wide range of topics. Students will develop vital employability skills now and in the future.

• This Certificate III in Personalized Support, designed for Centacare support staff, will give you the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to help people live well in their homes and communities.

Queensland Catholic Education Commission

The Queensland Catholic Education Commission (QCEC) is the peak body representing Catholic education in Queensland. QCEC is committed to ensuring that all families who choose a Catholic education for their children have access to high quality, affordable, faith-based education that meets the needs and challenges of modern Australian society. The commission supports Catholic schools and works with the five diocesan school authorities, as well as the 17 religious institutions and other affiliated organizations that operate Catholic schools throughout the state.

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