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.

The English Standard Version - Catholic

Written by: Frank Callus

The English Standard Version - Catholic

The Introduction of the New Lectionary – Advent 2024

In the autumn of 2021 ACTA commissioned a series of talks
on the development of the ESV-Catholic bible. Well-regarded
Scriptural scholars were invited to discuss the contentious
issues of inclusive language, the implicit difficulties of
translation and the place of tradition.

The recordings are offered exclusively to support the pastoral
development of the People of God.

They are shared on the explicit understanding that they
remain the intellectual property of the Board of Trustees and
that they are not edited or amended without permission.

ACTA - ESV Session 1 - Lost and Found in Translation 23rd September 2021

Sr Patricia Rumsey and Dr Amanda Dillon reflect on the English Standard Version which has been selected by the Bishop's of England & Wales as the new Lectionary

ESV Session 2 with Fr Joseph O'Hanlon and Arch. George Stack

ESV - Session 3 - Lost and Found in Translation

Fr Henry Wansborough and Fr Nicholas King SJ discuss the English Standard Version (ESV) Catholic Edition as our new Lectionary.