9. The ecclesiology of communion requires respect for the diversity of vocations that exists in the Church and acceptance of the riches this complementarity provides. The vocation of a religious Consolata Missionary and a lay Consolata Missionary are both different and complementary. The bonds which exist between CLM and IMC are not constituted by the fact that CLM belong juridically to the Institute.

10. The CLM and the Consolata Mission Institute are, however, linked by authentic bonds constituted by the fact that they share genuinely and deeply in the spirituality and charism of Blessed Allamano and in a common commitment to the missio ad gentes. These bonds are deep; they are rooted in mutual affection and cooperation, mutual help and effort to achieve a complementarity of vocations. Both are called to grow and strengthen each other in a genuine family spirit and in a communion that benefits each. Like IMC Missionaries, CLM consider the Superior General of the Institute their ultimate point of reference, the guarantor of communion and fidelity to Blessed Allamano's original vision.

11. To guarantee concretely the bonds between the IMC and the CLM, the Institute is appointing certain Consolata Missionaries with the following tasks:
- to guide the CLM in their efforts to make their own, understand and carry out as laymen the charism and spirituality of Blessed Allamano;
- to foster continual reflection on the missio ad gentes and its requirements;
- to collaborate in the formation of new candidates for the Consolata Lay Missionaries;
- to promote among CLM collaboration in concrete IMC missionary endeavors.

12. To strengthen bonds with the IMC, the CML must:
- accept, understand and live the charism of Blessed Joseph Allamano and his spirituality;
- assume the spiritual and missionary attitudes that befit those who bear the name Consolata;
- strive to achieve as individuals and communities our common missionary goals;
- collaborate in missionary work in ways to be determined on a case by case basis in agreement with the IMC.

13. The bonds between the IMC and the CML are built up on a day by day basis, with human relationships of friendship, mutual assistance and edification, shared times of prayer and community life, continuous, sincere dialogue and deep mutual respect.
14. There are certain times during the year when it is especially appropriate to express our bonds of charism and mission: the shared celebration of the feasts of Blessed Joseph Allamano (February 16) and Our Lady the Consolata (June 20).