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 stmarymagdalenalpha@gmail.com or call 504-813-4327.


ALPHA SCHEDULE FOR JAN-APRIL  2022 SESSION:

Held Tuesdays in Discipleship Center from 6:30-8PM, except 3/26 Weekend on the Holy Spirit which is a Saturday

1/25   WEEK 1      IS THERE MORE TO LIFE THAN THIS?

2/1     WEEK 2      WHO IS JESUS?

2/8     WEEK 3      WHY DID JESUS DIE?

2/15   WEEK 4      HOW CAN I HAVE FAITH?

2/22   WEEK 5      WHY AND HOW DO I PRAY?

OFF 3/1 – MARDI GRAS/ ASH WEDNESDAY

3/8     WEEK 6       WHY AND HOW DO I READ THE BIBLE?

3/15   WEEK 7       HOW DOES GOD GUIDE US?  

3/22   WEEK 8       HOW CAN I RESIST EVIL?

3/26   SATURDAY  ALPHA WEEKEND ON THE HOLY SPIRIT 

3/29   WEEK 9        WHY AND HOW SHOULD I TELL OTHERS?

4/5     WEEK 10       DOES GOD HEAL TODAY?

4/12   WEEK 11        CELEBRATION WRAP UP PARTY