The Salesian Brothers commit themselves to follow the call of Christ who welcomes the young and the poor in their midst. As a vowed member of the Salesian community, each Brother brings his own talents, gifts and personality to the service of the Church. He shares the Gospel message of hope and life with the young to whom he ministers. He joins other professed Salesian priests, brothers and sisters, in the vision and the meaning of life in a community setting. Living as members of the Salesian Family, they contribute responsibilities, talents and ministry experiences to help serve and educate the young of the world.

As a Salesian, the Brother is first and foremost an educator, dedicated by vow to the overall advancement of the young and working class people. Through ministry at church, in a school, or on a playground, the Brother reaches out and teaches the young through music and drama, art and technology, sports and education, counseling or the communications media. Yet the list of what Brothers do is as limitless as their talents and the needs of the young they are called by the Gospel and their vows to serve. As a member of the Salesian community, the brother receives his mission from the Church and from Don Bosco. In doing this, he lives out his baptismal calling.

Lay members of the Salesian Society bring the Gospel convincingly to places where priests might not go. In technical education, in crisis centers, in inner city playgrounds, and in guidance, the Salesian Brother easily identifies with the lives of the young, and is called to help them experience and respond to the love of Christ.