ACTS
is an acronym for Adoration, Community,
Theology, and Service, and it
indeed lives up to its name. Through a powerful
experience of the love of God through Christ,
ACTS men and women learn why God is so
deserving of our adoration. Through building
friendships with other
people
in our church, ACTS men and women have a
new sense of community with brothers and sisters
they never before knew they had. For many,
ACTS has served as a first step in
understanding God (Theology) much better and the
role we play in God’s plan. And finally, through
witnessing other Christians give themselves over
like Christ in service, hearts are transformed
to follow the call to carry on that mission of
service.
Men
and women together are responding to their
calling: "Behold the handmaid of the Lord, be it
done to me according to Your word" and "Seek ye
the Lord while He may be found; call ye upon Him
while He is near." Hand in hand, we will serve
the Lord. We will gather as many of our brothers
and sisters that they may share our deep faith
with ADORATION, COMMUNITY,
THEOLOGY and SERVICE as our focus.
ACTS
is inspired by the ACTS of the Apostles 2:42A7:
"They devoted themselves to the teaching of
the apostles and to the communal life, to the
breaking of bread and to prayers. Awe came upon
everyone and many wonders and signs were done
through the apostles. All who believed were
together and had all things in common: they
would sell their property and possessions and
divide them among all according to each one's
need. Every day they devoted themselves to
meeting together in the temple area and to
breaking bread their homes. They ate their
meals in exultation and sincerity of heart,
praising God and enjoying favor with all the
people. And, every day the Lord added to their
number those who were being saved."
ACTS
retreats strive to achieve the directives of
Vatican II and the goals of the Revised Code of
Canon Law of 1983 to place more emphasis on
"Community and Pastoral Care" within a parish;
that the participants experience God's love and
joy throughout the weekend, and return to their
parishes with a deeper love for each other and a
desire to become more involved in the parish
faith community. Please note that all
denominations are welcomed. The goals
of the retreats are to help strengthen the
retreatant's faith, to deepen their relationship
with Jesus Christ, to renew themselves
spiritually, and to build lasting friendships.
The retreats are Catholic in format, but
non-Catholics are embraced and encouraged to
attend.
ACTS
is an acronym for Adoration, Community,
Theology, and Service, and it
indeed lives up to its name. Through a powerful
experience of the love of God through Christ,
ACTS men and women learn why God is so
deserving of our adoration. Through building
friendships with other
people
in our church, ACTS men and women have a
new sense of community with brothers and sisters
they never before knew they had. For many,
ACTS has served as a first step in
understanding God (Theology) much better and the
role we play in God’s plan. And finally, through
witnessing other Christians give themselves over
like Christ in service, hearts are transformed
to follow the call to carry on that mission of
service.
Men
and women together are responding to their
calling: "Behold the handmaid of the Lord, be it
done to me according to Your word" and "Seek ye
the Lord while He may be found; call ye upon Him
while He is near." Hand in hand, we will serve
the Lord. We will gather as many of our brothers
and sisters that they may share our deep faith
with ADORATION, COMMUNITY,
THEOLOGY and SERVICE as our focus.