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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.

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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.

Celebrating and Sharing Good Practice in a Synodal Church 

Written by: Frank Callus
This is the final session in the series Celebrating and Sharing Good Practices in a Synodal Church - Wednesday 3rd December 19.00-20.30 UTC. A series developed by ICRN and  CCRI, with the support of We are Church Int'l and Spirit Unbounded.  
In Session 4 we will hear of the work being undertaken in the Philippines from Jessica Joy Candelario from Bukan Ng Tipan and from Rene Reid and Robt Choiniere from the USA on their synodal gatherings 
 

 Celebrating and Sharing Good Practice in a Synodal Church 

Session 4

Wednesday 3rd December 2025

19.00-20.30 UTC 

Agenda

  1. Welcome and Opening Prayer  [2-3 mins]

 

  1. Introduce Jessica Joy Candelario -  
    1. Facilitators for Synodality – Bukal ng Tipan
    2. Q/ A – Questions can be posted in the Chat facility 

 

  1. Introduce Rene Reid CCRI and Robert Choiniere   – 

 

  1. Presentation on the Synodal gathering ahead of the Presidential election 

 

  1. Breakout Rooms to discuss some of these  questions : 

 

  • What have we learnt from these two presentations that might benefit our synodal journey?
  • How can we apply these lessons within our community ?

 

  1. Return to Main session for  Closing Prayer 

Zoom Session

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86232027638

Meeting ID: 862 3202 7638

The Passcode is ICRN2025

Download: Celebrating and Sharing Good Practice in a Synodal Church Session 4