MISSION statement: Revised 2026

We are a group of Catholics, some of whom are ordained, brought together by our love of Christ’s Church and a desire to be part of the synodal renewal it needs.
 
Inspired by the legacy of the Second Vatican Council, and the call to Synodality for the Church of the third millennium, we want to contribute fully to the life of our Church so that it may be a more effective and inclusive sign of the Kingdom of God.
 
To enable this, we wish to promote listening, dialogue and receptivity within the Church, and with all people of good will, open to the promptings of the Holy Spirit.
 
Accordingly, we aim to facilitate opportunities to share experiences, practices and insights to discern our hopes and aims for the Church in the world today.

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.

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The Bishops Statement on Translation

Written by: Alex Walker

Chris McDonnell CT Friday December 01 2017

Our Bishops have spoken. Following their November meeting in Leeds, the Bishops of England and Wales have issued a statement of no-change; the current translation of the Roman Missal will remain in use in spite of the recent statement of Francis restoring the responsibility for liturgical translation to local churches.

Read more: The Bishops Statement on Translation

IICSA English Benedictine Congregation case study - Public Hearing 27th November 2017

Written by: Alex Walker

Pope Francis keeps us rooted in the Gospel

Written by: Alex Walker

THE NEED FOR NEW FORMS OF LEADERSHIP IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH

Written by: Werner G Jeanrond

Lecture manuscript for personal use only - THE NEED FOR NEW FORMS OF LEADERSHIP IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH

Reading the Signs of the Time

The Second Vatican Council invited all Catholic Christians to consider afresh their divine vocation, to promote the priesthood of all people, to read the signs of the times, and to live their faith here and now in an ever more intimate discipleship and love of Christ. Taking this invitation seriously, we are meeting a number of challenges today.

Read more: THE NEED FOR NEW FORMS OF LEADERSHIP IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH

Christ the King Opening Prayers - you choose !

Written by: Alex Walker
2010 Missal
 
Almighty ever-living God,
whose will is to restore all things
in your beloved Son, the King of the universe,
grant, we pray,
that the whole creation, set free from slavery,
may render your majesty service
and ceaselessly proclaim your praise.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
1998 Missal
 
Almighty and eternal God,
you chose to restore all things in Christ your Son,
who is king of heaven and earth.
Grant that all creation,
set free from the bondage of sin and death,
may offer homage to your majesty
and join in singing your eternal praise.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God for ever and ever.
 

 

  1. The Bishops Statement on Magnum Principium
  2. Renewal of Priestly Ministry
  3. Werner Jeanrond is coming to Birmingham
  4. A Challenging Conference

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