ACTA - A Call To Action

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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.

Leadership Team 2020 - 2021

TRUSTEES

Frank Callus - Chair

Andrew Hornsby-Smith - Minutes Secretary

Ken Holden - Treasurer

Joseph O'Hanlon

Jo Fenton

Alex Walker

NON-TRUSTEES

Kathy Bamber

Jean Riordan - Membership Secretary

Anna O'Connor

Diocesan Coordinators

Contact Here >>> Coordinators 2020

A video-message from the archdiocese of Lima

: Written by Alex Walker; Published: 23 May 2020

A video-message from the archdiocese of Lima, Peru freely translated from Spanish A. M Pernia SVD.

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We are celebrants not consumers!

: Written by Tom O'Loughlin; Published: 19 May 2020

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".

7th Sunday of Eastertide Yr A Mathew

: Written by Joseph O’Hanlon; Published: 18 May 2020

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

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Online Faith Videos Free to watch until August

: Written by Alex Walker; Published: 14 May 2020

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.