Brothers share in and contribute to the one apostolic vocation through the personal call of the Spirit. They can function in any mission proper to the Society. Brothers are intimately involved in every apostolic task of the Society through which this mission is carried out. There is a rich history of brother saints and blessed in which this is borne out. Communion GC 34 encourages the Society to continue moving in the integration and participation of brothers in the life and apostolic mission of the Society set forth in GC 31.
Some resistance is still evident, however.
The sharing in all aspects of community life by all members will help to build up communities of shared responsibility in our common following of Jesus. It may be helpful to admit candidates to the grade of Indifferent to help them better discern their vocation. Those responsible for their formation should help them focus on their deepest desires and an appreciation for their vocation. Well-structured formation programs are to be established for brothers in order to prepare them adequately for life, service, and social integration within the Society. Ordinarily, brothers live the novitiate in common with scholastics and receive a common formation.