What Color Shirts for the ACTS Retreat?
One question we are frequently asked is: “What are the official shirt colors for an ACTS Retreat?” We often hear variations of this—such as “Are ACTS colors red, white, and blue?” or “Do we wear red shirts on Sunday?”—so we’d like to provide a clear and helpful answer. To begin, the ACTS Retreat Manual does […]
What is an ACTS Missions Chapter?
Have you heard about ACTS Missions Chapters but aren’t quite sure what they are? An ACTS Missions Chapter is a regional extension of the ACTS Missions Headquarters Office. Chapters help bring the mission of the ACTS Retreats—spreading the love of Christ through Adoration, Community, Theology, and Service—to other dioceses in an organized and sustainable way. A Chapter […]
Why 13 Weeks of Team Formation?
Have you ever wondered why the ACTS Retreat Manual calls for 13 weeks of team formation? At first glance, it may seem longer than necessary. After all, each retreat team includes about one-third “veterans” who already know the flow and logistics of the weekend. Couldn’t everything be organized and planned in far less time? The […]
Ministry or Apostolate? Understanding Who We Are
Often, people refer to ACTS as a “ministry,” and while that’s understandable, it’s actually more accurate to say that ACTS is an apostolate. What’s the difference? A ministry is typically a service carried out within the formal structure of the Church—usually by clergy or those officially commissioned by the Church. Think of roles like youth […]
Who is ACTS Missions?
ACTS Missions is a Catholic non-profit organization based in San Antonio, Texas. We facilitate the ACTS Apostolate with a mission to help parishes build vibrant, faith-filled communities through the power of ACTS Retreats. Since our beginning, our vision has been simple but transformative: to partner with parishes and empower lay leaders to bring people into […]
