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.

The English Standard Version and the Use of Inclusive Language

Written by: Frank Callus
Bible

Many members of ACTA have commented on the use of the English Standard Version and its failure to use inclusive language. 

The Scottish Laity Network have organised a petition to raise awareness of the issue with the laity and have addressed a petition on Change.org 

We have agreed to publicise the petition to our members and invite you to consider the issue as a critical one for a group that respects the equality and diversity of members of the Catholic Church. 

Details of the petition can be found at:

https://www.change.org/Inclusive-language-bible-texts-at-Mass

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