INTRODUCTION

The Australian Catechumenate Network (ACN) is a communication and support network for Australians who share the vision of the catechumenate. The ACN is made up of Australian pastoral ministers, liturgists, catechists, theologians and all those interested in the Catechumenate. Their purpose is to share the vision and promote the practice of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) through sharing ideas and challenges. The ACN conduct ongoing formation at the national level.  ACN Membership is open to all Australians who have a commitment to and work with RCIA in Australia.

VISION

The ACN supports and witnesses to the vision for RCIA proclaimed in post-conciliar documents and affirmed by the Australian Bishops.

MANAGEMENT

The ACN manages itself through an Executive Committee comprising Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer and General Members, who are elected at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Biennial National Conference.

Meet the Executive Committee

Finance

The ACN is financially supported by its members. The AGM at the National Conference sets the levy which members pay annually.

Financial accounts are held in the Catholic Development Fund (CDF) in the state of the Treasurer. Three signatures are recorded with two required to transfer of funds. In the case of the Network forum being dissolved, the funds will be distributed to the National Liturgical Commission or a body that the ACN membership votes at a AGM at the National Conference.