Because of their lay nature, the members of the Teresian Association live according to their state, profession, and mission. Members of the ACIT associations are women and men, married or not, who live their Christianity in a mature and committed way, according to the Poveda’s charism. The members of the primary association live the Charism and gospel values with full availability.                

After some knowledge and participation in activities, the person may find in the TA Charism a reason for one’s life and a vocation to live a conscious and committed Christianity in accordance with the style, mission, and spirituality of the Association. It is a free, gradual, and personal process that requires spirituality, formation and discernment. The integration can be in the primary association (Teresians) or in Cooperative Associations (ACIT). The desire to join is stated in writing. 

The members of the TA commit themselves to live fully the gift of Baptism. The members of the primary association (Teresians) commit themselves in total availability to the fulfillment of the mission and the realization of the Work. They live fraternity and the communion of goods. The ACIT members live their faith and fulfill the mission of the Teresian Association in accordance with their professional and family options.