ACTA - A Call To Action

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MISSION statement:

We are a group of Catholics, some of whom are ordained, brought together by our love of Christ's Church and our anxiety about its future. Still inspired by the Second Vatican Council, we want to contribute fully to the life of our Church so that we may be a more effective sign of the Kingdom of God. To do this, we believe that an atmosphere of openness and dialogue both with each other and with our church leadership needs developing. Accordingly, we aim to supply channels of free and frank communication. We desire to help create a climate of trust and respect for all where this dialogue may be fostered.

THEOLOGY statement:

ACTA is a movement built from below by clergy and laity alike in every diocese in England and Wales. It exists to give those people an effective voice. It is an instrument to establish and promote space for a trusting dialogue within a hierarchically structured people’s Church.

ACTA believes that the reforms of the Second Vatican Council are the only way forward for mission to modern society. It is not a small chapel of selected followers; it believes in the Church as a “big tent”, with open doors. As a free and representative association of believers, it seeks to liberate the expertise in the ranks, so as to bring added energy and witness to the Church in the world.

Leadership Team 2020 - 2021

TRUSTEES

Frank Callus - Chair

Andrew Hornsby-Smith - Minutes Secretary

Ken Holden - Treasurer

Joseph O'Hanlon - Theology Adviser

Jo Fenton - Legal Adviser

Alex Walker - Web Manager; Membership Sec., Data Controller

NON-TRUSTEES

Kathy Bamber

David Blower

Jordan Pullicino

Diocesan Coordinators

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What ever happened to the Easter People?

: Written by Chris McDonnell; Published: 03 November 2021

Chris McDonnell

La croix 6th November 2021

It all seems a long time ago, mainly because it is, forty one years in fact, since some 2000 people gathered in Liverpool for the National Pastoral Congress. The Report that emerged was given the title of ‘The Easter People’. The cover image of a stream of people with hands uplifted in praise, is one that I have used in many ways in subsequent years, both in school, parish and various leaflets.

The 8th ACTA National Conference (Online)

: Written by Alex Walker; Published: 29 October 2021

ACTA- A Call to Action- held its annual National Conference on Saturday 16th October, delivered via Zoom and the first since the national lockdown in 2020. The title “Synodality: A Path for Renewing both the Church and Society” comes from a quote in the letter of Cardinal Mario Grech to the clergy of Malta. The synodal process is intended to refocus the Church on its central mission and to prepare it to play its part in the future re-alignment of society. The Conference was attended by over a hundred representatives and delegates from all twenty-two dioceses of England and Wales as well as some representatives from Scotland.

Video: Archbishop Bernard Longley welcomes members to their 8th National Conference in Birmingham.