CEnet's ce chat supports educators with faith-rooted AI across Australia's Catholic schools
Ce chat from CEnet helps Australian Catholic schools cut admin so teachers focus on learning and wellbeing. Built on Catholic values, it supports equity and ongoing research.
Sponsored by Catholic Education Network (CEnet)
AI built for Catholic education: meet ce chat
CEnet has launched ce chat, an AI tool built for the needs of Australian Catholic schools. The goal is simple: cut administrative load so teachers can invest more time in learning, formation and wellbeing.
Alan Ibbett, head of IT at CEnet, says the initiative reflects a long-term commitment to support Catholic educators with technology that respects Catholic teaching and school culture. By providing an AI built for this context, CEnet aims to help teachers focus on nurturing the minds and spirits of students within a faith-based framework.
Grounded in Catholic teaching and classroom reality
Unlike generic AI tools, ce chat is shaped by Catholic theology and values. Its guidance is consistent with the ethos at the heart of Catholic education, so educators can rely on responses that support academic learning and whole-person development.
Built with direct input from educators, ce chat is practical, ethical and relevant to day-to-day work. It reduces time spent on repetitive tasks and planning, giving teachers and school leaders more bandwidth for students and community.
Shared services that multiply value
CEnet's shared services model pools resources and expertise across dioceses to improve access and reduce costs. More than 370,000 students, teachers and staff across 750+ schools in New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania, Victoria, the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory benefit from reliable technology services and a unified approach.
This model also builds a strong professional network where educators and IT teams share insights and improve practice together. CEnet's recognition in The Educator's 2025 Service Provider Awards highlights the collective effort of dioceses and schools working as one community.
Research with ACU: measuring what matters
In partnership with the Australian Catholic University (ACU), CEnet is launching research to study ce chat's effect on teacher workload, equity and wellbeing. The findings will guide future improvements and provide evidence on how AI can support staff in practical, responsible ways.
What educators can expect
- Faith-consistent guidance for lesson planning, pastoral care and formation activities.
- Faster admin: draft parent communications, permission notes and policy summaries in minutes.
- Greater equity: shared access across dioceses so schools of all sizes benefit from the same tools and support.
- Continuous improvement: ongoing research and community feedback inform updates and training.
The takeaway
CEnet is more than a technology provider; it's a catalyst for positive change in Catholic education. With ce chat, technology, tradition and community work together to empower educators and enrich student learning across Australia.
Explore ce chat: cechat.ai
Learn more about CEnet: cenet.catholic.edu.au
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