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.

Research on Parish Pastoral Councils

Written by: Brian Pointer
Below is the covering report and the individual reports from coordinators. This has been a long time coming and has been a slow process. The fact that not many groups have reported on the situation in their diocesan areas has affected the final outcome. However, as I have commented on in the report, despite this there is information which underlines the experiences of many Catholics throughout England & Wales.
Also, it does raise certain questions, outlined in the report, which need to be addressed. I welcome any questions/queries about the process and the reports. Brian Pointer
 

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