The consecration is a renewal of our baptismal promises-to live them more fully and in an adult manner. It is made after the two years of formation and is a free choice. It is not a vow like those entering religious life make, but a promise made freely and out of love. A vow binds one under pain of sin and is not part of our spirituality. Essentially, it is one's commitment to live life according to the association's probations and our "Rule of Life."