Brisbane Catholic Education describes Catholic identity as the way the Gospel of Jesus is lived out in every school and workplace community. A contemporary Catholic identity emerges from the collision of religion, life, and culture. It is an integral part of who we are as a school community. The word "catholic" comes from the Greek katholikos, which means universal. So a catholic education is one that embraces everyone within its scope, including but not limited to students, teachers, administrators, support staff, parents, and members of the broader community who may have a role to play in educating young people about their faith. Catholic identity has three main components: religious, academic, and social. Religious aspects include beliefs and practices that stem from the teaching of the Church. These include elements such as prayer, worship, fasting, almsgiving, and participation in the sacraments. Religious education is taught by the priests and brothers of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples. It is based on the belief that God calls us to seek him in all things and to love our neighbors as ourselves. Academic aspects include activities related to learning, including but not limited to studying the Bible, praying for one's self and others, attending Mass, serving those in need, and participating in community service projects.