Special Religious Education (SRE) has had a lasting impact on the lives of countless young people, including Sam Jensen. Her story is a testament to how SRE not only changes lives in the present but also sows seeds of faith that flourish for generations

Betty has nurtured thousands of young people in their faith, leaving a legacy of guidance for generations to come. Her story is a testament to the importance of SRE and the dedication of teachers like her who patiently sow seeds of faith and understanding.

When children walk into their Special Religious Education (SRE) classes, they’re welcomed into a safe environment in which they can ask the big questions of life – and begin to build a strong foundation of faith for their own lives.

Holly is an SRE teacher who is deeply passionate about young people growing in their faith and understanding God better

Kirk Watkinson, children’s and youth minister at Kingswood Anglican, has had the joy of witnessing the faith journey of a young adult, Luke*, who came to know Jesus in his primary school SRE class. Now in his 20s, Luke is leading primary aged boys in their faith journey at church. Kirk says

Hear Linda’s encouraging story of teaching SRE to a high school special needs class.

For some families, Scripture (SRE) may be the last thing on their minds when enrolling their children in school.

For some children, Special Religious Education (SRE) is the only way they’ll hear about God’s love for them.

Christian Education Publications (CEP) has blessed local churches and schools for several decades by providing materials to support the faith journey of young people and their families.

Your support has been vital for the success of SRE this year – one of the most hard-hit ministries in 2020.

Your support is helping to make the most of the gospel opportunities that recent circumstances have created.

When Jenn Phillips was five years old, the path of her life changed in a way no one could have predicted.

When 6-year-old Chloe lost her mother, she and her sister found it so hard to understand what had happened—and why it had happened.

When Ethan and Lucy signed up for their school’s camp to learn about Australian history and politics in Canberra, they didn’t know they’d learn so much about Jesus as well.

For grandparents Peter and Leda Arnett, there’s not a minute or dollar to waste when ensuring that future generations will grow to know Jesus as their Lord and Saviour.

If you’ve ever contemplated whether you will have made a difference in this life, you can be sure you will be impacting generations to come by supporting people like Joan as she ministers in local schools.

The fact that we still have SRE in public schools to teach children about the Christian faith is such a privilege. So, we must make the most of it by equipping teachers to be effective ministers of God’s word in this unique context.

Lionel Windsor, a lecturer at Moore College in Sydney, recently reflected on his journey of faith as a young person. He knows that his experience in SRE classes and at church as a young person have brought him to where he is today – an ordained minister, training others to teach the Bible.

Judy* became an SRE teacher when she discovered it was one of the only ways that her grandchildren were hearing about Jesus. Her daughter had stopped going to church, but still sent her children to SRE!

After becoming a Christian when she was eight through SRE, Kelly* grew up knowing she wanted to help other young people have the same opportunity.