ACTS Core
Definition: A component of the ACTS Apostolate located at the parish that implements ACTS Retreats and ensures fidelity to the ACTS Missions’ authorized retreat format.  ACTS Cores establish and support retreat teams within the parish and support pastor and parish initiatives in an effort to build parish community.

Composition
The ACTS Core is a commission of 12 to 15 voting members, and several non-voting members including an appointed Pastor’s Liaison and retreat leadership teams who are registered adult parishioners elected to serve their Parish community as the stewards of ACTS.
 
 
Summary of Responsibilities

• The ACTS Core will shepherd the ACTS Retreat Process.
• The ACTS Core will coordinate with the Parish administrator to schedule ACTS Retreats at least one year in advance.
• The ACTS Core will select the ACTS Retreat Director.
• The ACTS Core will provide mentorship, support and resources to the ACTS Retreat Director throughout the ACTS Retreat process.
• The ACTS Core will ensure that all Directors and Teams meet all standards and specific requirements set by the (Arch)Diocese for ACTS Retreats and events.
• The ACTS Core will ensure that ACTS Retreat Directors invite new persons to serve on Team to give others an opportunity to share in the Team experience as per the instruction in the ACTS Retreat Manual.  
• The ACTS Core will assist with administrative responsibilities for the ACTS Retreat process.
• The ACTS Core will coordinate and staff Off-Site Retreat activities
• The ACTS Core will coordinate the date, time and location for the Team Meetings, Commissioning Mass, and Pentecost Event with the pastor and the ACTS Retreat Director, and schedule it in advance.
• The ACTS Core will invite all persons who have recently completed an ACTS Retreat to upcoming ACTS Core and Parish activities.
•  The ACTS Core will plan activities to build Parish Community
•  The ACTS Core will help others Go Forth