Alpha is a series of sessions exploring the meaning of life. Each talk looks at a different question concerning faith and is designed to create conversation. Alpha is run all around the globe, and everyone is welcome. Alpha helps the parish to become an evangelizing community. Those who have experienced Alpha naturally want to invite their friends to the next one. The Alpha small groups help the parish remember the importance of welcome and hospitality for those who come to explore life and faith.
Check out what Fr. Mike Schmitz has to say about Alpha:
“Alpha is one of the best things happening in the Church today. For so many parishes, there is no event or program that we can be free to invite people to. But Alpha for Catholics gives us the chance to be the kind of missionary disciples that God has called us all to be. If any parish is looking for a place to be welcoming and engaging, they must be offering Alpha for Catholics.”
Is Alpha for you?
Alpha is for everyone. Alpha is designed for people who wouldn’t consider themselves Christian, and Alpha is also for Christians and Catholics. We have people come to Alpha from every different perspective and background - the more diverse our group, the better our conversation! Everyone and every viewpoint are welcome and no background knowledge of (or belief in) Christianity is assumed.