VISION: The ACTS Apostolate partners with Catholic parishes in building vibrant, active communities through ACTS Retreats and ongoing parish support.
VALUES: Our values will guide ACTS Missions actions, unite our stakeholders, and define our brand.
Adoration: Responding through prayer and worship to receiving God’s gifts of grace, mercy, and love
Community: Living and participating in the One Body of Christ as Church, beginning with the parish
Theology: Deepening our relationship with God through prayerful study to better understand and fulfill His will for our lives
Service: Answering the call to discipleship by following the model that Christ gave us
MISSION: The ACTS Apostolate enables Catholic parish communities to utilize ACTS Retreats as an evangelization tool that inspires intentional Christ-centered discipleship.
The ACTS Apostolate (Commonly referred to as “ACTS”): An association of lay Catholics dedicated to the advancement of ACTS Retreats. The intent of the retreat is to provide an opportunity for a personal encounter with Jesus Christ with a twofold purpose: promote intentional Christ-centered discipleship and build parish community.
The ACTS Apostolate encompasses the following:
- ACTS Missions (headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, USA)
- ACTS Missions Chapters
- ACTS Cores
The apostolate is faithful to the Roman Catholic Church and her teachings and operates in collaboration with the bishops and pastors of the dioceses in which ACTS is present.
ACTS Missions Strategic Plan, September 2018
Bottom Line: Saint Angela Merici ACTS is an evangelical organization functioning under charter with ACTS Missions hosting ACTS Retreats to engage retreatants and provide energy to parish ministries, services, and events.
Yours in Christ,
SAM ACTS Core