WHAT IS ALPHA?
Alpha is an 11 week course that creates a space where people are excited to bring their friends for a conversation about Jesus.
WHAT HAPPENS AT A SESSION?
THERE ARE 3 ELEMENTS:
CONNECT (over a meal)
WATCH (a 30 minute Alpha film)
DISCUSS (share and hear what others think about the video topic)
WHY RUN ALPHA?
Alpha is a way to equip our parish here at SMM in its mission to help people encounter Jesus in a community setting.
WHEN is ALPHA OFFERED:
Currently Alpha is offered twice a year—January and September.
FOR MORE INFORMATION -email [email protected] or call 504-813-4327.
GENERAL ALPHA SCHEDULE SESSION:
Held Wednesdays in Discipleship Center from 6:30-8PM
WEEK 1 IS THERE MORE TO LIFE THAN THIS?
WEEK 2 WHO IS JESUS?
WEEK 3 WHY DID JESUS DIE?
WEEK 4 HOW CAN I HAVE FAITH?
WEEK 5 WHY AND HOW DO I PRAY?
WEEK 6 WHY AND HOW DO I READ THE BIBLE?
WEEK 7 HOW DOES GOD GUIDE US?
SATURDAY BETWEEN WEEKS 7&8 ALPHA WEEKEND ON THE HOLY SPIRIT
WEEK 8 HOW CAN I RESIST EVIL?
WEEK 9 WHY AND HOW SHOULD I TELL OTHERS?
WEEK 10 DOES GOD HEAL TODAY?
WEEK 11 CELEBRATION WRAP UP PARTY
Links to previous ALPHA session photo albums:
Spring 2023.
Fall 2022.
Spring 2022 part 1
Spring 2022 part 2
Fall 2020
Spring 2020