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.

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 mjriordan@hotmail.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. Jean.

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