Equipping your parish in its mission to help people encounter Jesus
Alpha is a tool for evangelisation that creates a space, online or in person, where people are excited to bring their friends for a conversation about Jesus.
What to Expect
Connect
Whether in person over a meal or virtually with a cup of tea, all sessions start with a time to connect, relax and build friendships.
Watch
The Alpha talks are designed to inspire conversation. They explore the big issues of life and faith and meaning.
Discuss
One of the most important parts of any Alpha is the discussion time. There’s no obligation to say anything and there’s nothing you can’t say.
‘I invite all Christians, everywhere, at this very moment to a renewed personal encounter with Jesus Christ, or at least an openness to letting him encounter them. … The Lord does not disappoint those who take this risk; whenever we take a step towards Jesus, we come to realise that he is already there, waiting for us with open arms.’
Pope Francis – Evangelii Gaudium #3
Alpha in the Catholic Context
Alpha is a kerygmatic resource for parish and community renewal. Parishes around the world have seen significant growth in numbers and a new enthusiasm for mission.
Alpha engages lay people in the life and mission of the Church. Often, guests who have experienced Alpha go on to become confident evangelisers themselves.
Alpha equips parishes to go reach those outside the Church. An evangelising community knows that the Lord has taken the initiative by loving us first, therefore we can go and reach others.
Alpha engages and reaches young people through a relaxed, interactive, non-judgemental and fun environment. It’s designed to engage young people in a culturally relevant way.
Alpha is just the beginning. Once guests experience Alpha, they understand who Jesus is and can start to explore their relationship with Him.
Endorsements & Stories
Alpha aims to help people to either discover or rediscover the meaning and joy of the Christian message. Alpha is an invaluable tool for evangelization.
Alpha, as a tool for evangelisation, has the potential to equip people for the work of mission. The power of a people walking together, listening to one another and sharing their gifts means that dioceses come alive!
We want young people in the Catholic Church to know Jesus, and know how much they matter to Him. Any young person who’s really encountered Jesus and seen how amazing and beautiful He is has an automatic impulse to do what our Lady did: Go with haste to tell the world, “This Guy is awesome!”
For many years now and in various parts of the world, Alpha has shown itself powerful in bringing faith alive in all kinds of people. Its focus is on Jesus…
