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.

Holy Spirit

Fourth Sunday of Lent Yr C

Written by: Joseph O’Hanlon

 ACTA

LECTIONARY COMMENTARY

Fourth Sunday of Lent Year C
Lectionary alternative Gospel
Year of Luke

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International Women's Day
Without women in the Church there would be NO Church

Happy International Women's Day

Written by: Alex Walker
Paschal Candle Sticker 2019

Paschal Candle Sticker 2019

Written by: Alex Walker

Limited edition paschal candle sticker available by typographer Phil Baines. If anyone is interested they are £30 each. Please contact me direct if interested alex@alexwalker.co.uk

Paschal candle design 2019
 
Design size, 48 x 12cm
Sheet size, 58·4 x 21cm
Printed letterpress in two colours
 
The design features a word poem of the word ‘GLORIA’ which is based on named sequences of bells during Call Change ringing. A cross is only implied in the deign as it is made from the five incense ‘pins’.
 
One copy supplied on glassine for mounting on candle (Spray mount suggested, not supplied; can also be fastened with Scotch tape at the back).
One print on paper also included.
 
They will be posted in cardboard tubes w/c 1 April
 
Holding Hnads

Listen to my people

Written by: Alex Walker

Chris McDonnell CT March 08 2019

Any discussion of abuse within the Church must begin with our listening to survivors. Many have grown from childhood through to their adult years, bearing the often untold burden of what happened in those precious years. That was why those attending the recent gathering of bishops in Rome were asked to listen to their stories before they arrived.

Read more: Listen to my people

Coordinators Response

Written by: Alex Walker

Dear Colleagues, I'm trying to update our national records - quite a lot of email addresses have changed since they were first put on the spreadsheet since 2012.  I'd be very grateful if you'd contact me with your latest local membership list at alex@alexwalker.co.uk with email addresses updated where possible.  The national Leadership Team are hoping to encourage all dioceses to send representatives to the Council meeting in May. We don't want to leave anyone out of the invitation! Many thanks. Alex

P.S. We are currently looking for coordinators for East Anglia and Shrewsbury Diocese. If you can help, please get in touch. 

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