They confirm the rich and creative fruitfulness of our charism
Lived under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit
--- a fruitfulness to be welcomed with gratitude and discernment.

All individuals and groups, whether institutional or not,
Which draw their inspiration from the Rule of St. Albert
From its tradition and from the values
Expressed in Carmelite Spirituality
Constitute the Carmelite Family within the Church today.

This Family includes ourselves
And our brothers of the Teresian Reform;
The women religious of both branches;
Affiliated religious congregations;
The Third Orders Secular;
Secular institutes;
Individuals affiliated with the Order through the sacred scapular;
And those who by whatever title or bond are affiliated with the Order;
Those movements which, though juridically not part of the Order,
Seek inspiration and support from its spirituality;
And any man or woman who is drawn to the values of Carmel.

--- 1995 Constitutions, Article 28