2023 Spring Alpha is done.  Pictures of some the volunteers and those that participated have been added to the photo calendar. Link to 2023 Spring Alpha Photos . Too late for you to get into this session but there will be another in Fall. Thanks to Patsy Ricau and all her helpers for another ALPHA. session completed. 

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