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