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What is Alpha?
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Alpha is an opportunity to explore life and faith in a friendly, open, and informal environment. It’s a safe place to discuss life’s biggest questions. Join us for a series of fifteen interactive sessions held over eleven weeks (including a weekend experience) where you can feel free to share your thoughts and ideas and ask questions. Our next Alpha is on Tuesday nights at 7pm, May 11 through July 20. You can join online or in-person off-campus.
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What to expect at Alpha
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Time to Connect
We start with some time to talk and get to know each other because it is a great way to encourage community!
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A Presentation
The presentations are designed to engage and inspire conversation. Generally thirty minutes long, they are played as a video. They explore the big issues around faith and unpack the basics of Christianity, addressing questions such as "Who is Jesus?" and "How can we have faith?"
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A Discussion
The most important part of any Alpha: the chance to share thoughts and ideas on the topic, and simply discuss it in a small group. There’s no obligation to say anything. And there’s nothing you can’t say. It’s an opportunity to hear from others and contribute your own perspective in an honest, friendly and open environment.
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Catholic Endorsements of Alpha
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"Many parishes in the Archdiocese of Detroit have found Alpha a great tool for helping men and women hear the initial proclamation of the gospel. I am pleased that our use of Alpha with the archdiocesan staff has invited a recommitment to the basic truths of the gospel."--Archbishop Allen Vigneron, Archbishop of Detroit
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“Over the years, I have come to appreciate the profound effects that Alpha has had on so many people. Alpha provides a warm, welcoming environment where people can grapple with the deep questions of life: where do I come from; what difference can I make; where am I going; how can I find my purpose and meaning for my life, etc. Since these questions are human questions, all people are welcomed.”
--Bishop Eduardo Nevares, Diocese of Phoenix, AZ
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"Many of our Catholic parishioners have benefited from Alpha by way of its building on their initial interest in the Church, as a pre-catechumenate experience, or for others, a renewal of their desire to more deeply understand and live their Catholic faith."
Cardinal Sean O'Malley, Archbishop of Boston
More Catholic endorsements of Alpha.
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