To
be a religious priest is to live according to a particular form of life
united to others in your community and faithful to the charism of
your founder(s).
To be a religious brother is to live according to
a particular form of life with others in your community, dedicated to
service, especially to the poor.
To be a religious sister is to live
according to a particular form of life with others in your community,
dedicated to service, especially to the poor.
To be a
member of an institute for lay people is to strive for holiness and to
bring the Gospel message to others by living and working alongside
them.