MISSION statement: Revised 2026

We are a group of Catholics, some of whom are ordained, brought together by our love of Christ’s Church and a desire to be part of the synodal renewal it needs.
 
Inspired by the legacy of the Second Vatican Council, and the call to Synodality for the Church of the third millennium, we want to contribute fully to the life of our Church so that it may be a more effective and inclusive sign of the Kingdom of God.
 
To enable this, we wish to promote listening, dialogue and receptivity within the Church, and with all people of good will, open to the promptings of the Holy Spirit.
 
Accordingly, we aim to facilitate opportunities to share experiences, practices and insights to discern our hopes and aims for the Church in the world today.

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.

We are celebrants not consumers!

Written by: Tom O'Loughlin

Dowload: We are celebrants not consumers!      Reproduced with permission from Tom O'Loughlin and La Croix International

The coronavirus pandemic has seen a flurry of new activity in Catholic liturgical life. Clergy are streaming live coverage of themselves celebrating the Eucharist and inviting others to join in by watching. 

As lockdown eases in some places, the latest desire is to have a system – similar to that used for social distancing in shops – so that people can "receive Communion". 

Read more: We are celebrants not consumers!

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Online Faith Videos Free to watch until August

Written by: Alex Walker

THE SYCAMORE FILMS ARE NOW ON OPEN ACCESS: FROM MARCH TO AUGUST 2020

It’s a difficult time for everyone with the Coronavirus emergency – but also an important time to support one another in faith and to reach out to others beyond our communities.

Read more: Online Faith Videos Free to watch until August

Holy Spirit

7th Sunday of Eastertide Yr A Mathew

Written by: Joseph O’Hanlon

THE GOD WHO SPEAKS ...
ACTA
LECTIONARY COMMENTARY
SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
YEAR A B C
YEAR OF MATTHEW

Download:  ACTA 7th SUN EASTERTIDE YR A MATTHEW

Holy Spirit

6TH SUN EASTERTIDE YR A

Written by: Joseph O’Hanlon

THE GOD WHO SPEAKS ...
ACTA
LECTIONARY COMMENTARY
SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
YEAR A B C
YEAR OF MATTHEW

Download: 6TH SUN EASTERTIDE YR A

Invitation to Prayer on 14th May

Written by: Alex Walker

 

 

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