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.

Next Meeting

Written by: A Call To Action

Heythrop on October 10th is in the

Loyola Room and the timetable will be ;-

11.30 a.m  . Arrive and Registration

12.00 noon. Speakers Garry Hughes, S.J., Catherine O'Donovan (who

worked with cardinal Konig - laywoman), . Chris McDonnell (ex

headteacher) and Thomas O'Loughlin (professor of Historical theology

at Nottingham University)

 1.00 p.m.     Break for lunch (bring packed lunch beverages available)

 2.00 p.m.     Work in Diocesan groups

 3.30 p.m.     Plenary Session and conclusions

 4.30 p.m.     tea

There will be no fee for the meeting but a collection will be taken to

cover the costs. Anyone who intends to come, please let me know by

October 1st if possible

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