Profession in the Institute

15. We respond to God, who consecrates us through the ministry of the Church, by profession of the evangelical counsels of chastity, poverty, and obedience¹. This profession is expressed in public vows² made in the Church and accepted by the Superior. By it, we pledge ourselves to live according to the universal law and the law proper to the Institute³. The Institute, in turn, welcomes us as members and ensures for us whatever is needed to attain the aim of our vocation.

15.1 We renew our religious profession in community once a year. This renewal is made at the annual retreat, on the feast of the Assumption, or on some other marial feastday.

15.2 The Province provides what is needed by the Brothers, such as the initial and on-going formation that promotes human, spiritual, and professional development. It also provides whatever is needed for health and social security. (c 670; cf 161.8)