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.

SYNOD: ACTAs Response to the Synthesis Report

Written by: Frank Callus
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You will know that the Board of Trustees of  ACTA has been working with members to shape a Response to the Synthesis Report published by the Vatican in October 2023.
 
A series of meetings was held in March when we considered the Synthesis Report in some detail. We received,too, some written responses which have been incorporated. 
 
The Response to the Synthesis Report  is attached. Diocesan Coordinators are asked to share it within their networks. 
 
A copy will be sent to the Office of the General Secretariat of the Synod of Bishops to meet their deadline of 15th May 2024.
 
A copy will be sent to each of the diocesan Bishops of England and Wales as a matter of courtesy
 
The Board of Trustees 
ACTA