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 January- April 2023 SESSION
Note there will be no session on 2/22 due to Ash Wednesday:

Held Wednesdays in Discipleship Center from 6:30-8PM

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?

3/1.     WEEK 5   WHY AND HOW DO I PRAY?

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

3/11    SATURDAY  ALPHA WEEKEND ON THE HOLY SPIRIT

3/15    WEEK 7   HOW CAN I RESIST EVIL?

3/22    WEEK 8   HOW DOES GOD GUIDE US? 

13/29  WEEK 9  DOES GOD HEAL TODAY?

4/5      WEEK 10   WHY AND HOW SHOULD I TELL OTHERS?

4/12    WEEK 11   CELEBRATION WRAP UP PARTY