The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education offers significant opportunities to transform learning processes, including in Catholic Religious Education (CRE) at the senior high school level. This article aims to identify effective and ethical strategies for integrating AI into CRE instruction by considering Catholic faith values and students’ character development. The study uses a qualitative literature review approach to analyze scholarly sources and current practices of AI application in education. Findings indicate that AI can enhance personalized learning, provide real-time feedback, and create more interactive and context-rich learning experiences. Practical implementations such as adaptive learning systems, chatbots, and AI-based simulations have shown positive impacts on students' comprehension. However, challenges including teacher readiness, technological infrastructure, and ethical concerns must be addressed seriously. Therefore, integrating AI in CRE must be done thoughtfully, responsibly, and in harmony with religious and moral contexts. With careful planning, AI can become a valuable tool to deepen students' faith understanding and support holistic character formation in the digital age.

The university community has three pillars in carrying out its duties and functions, namely the Tri Dharma of Higher Education. The three pillars are Teaching, Research, and Community Service. In this case, the service carried out is the development of faith for the people at Stasi Santo Thomas Onodohalawa. The development of the faith of the people is an act of love that aims to develop the faith of the people. The faithful of Stasi St. Thomas Onodohalawa are among the people who are willing to follow faith formation for the growth of faith that is useful for arranging a better life as Christians. The openness and enthusiasm of the people is an opportunity for STP Dian Mandala Lecturers to realize their identity as educators on campus and at the same time as solid teachers of the Catholic faith. The methods used for this community service are Liturgical Celebrations, sharing, and catechesis. This is the starting point of the need for faith development of the people at St. Thomas Onodohalawa. Based on these needs, the lecturers work together to divide the team in carrying out the coaching activities. The lecturers also involve students as a form of cadre for prospective young catechists. The preparation of the material was carried out by the team by studying together and exploring various reading sources that support the theme of community development. The purpose of this service is to help the growth of the faith of the people at the station. Thus, they are able to live in society as good and virtuous citizens in accordance with the true teachings of the Catholic faith.