Alpha in a Catholic Context
Alpha is an 10-week course that creates a space, online or in person, where people are excited to bring their friends for a conversation about Jesus.
Alpha is a parish tool for evangelisation where everyone is welcome. The same Alpha content is run all over the world, by Christians of all traditions, sharing the good news of Jesus. Alpha is a tool built for local churches based on hospitality, sharing and open conversation. It provides a common expression of proclamation, service and witness. Millions of people have experienced Alpha in over 175 countries and over 100 languages around the globe.
Each session has three key ingredients:
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. Eating food together creates space for people to connect and share life on a deeper level.
Watch
The Alpha talks are designed to engage people from all walks of life and inspire conversation. They explore the big issues of life and faith and unpack the basics of Christian belief, addressing questions like “Who is Jesus?”, “Why and how do I pray?” and “How does God guide us?”
Discuss
The discussion time is an opportunity for people to respond to the talk, hear from others and contribute their own perspective in an honest, friendly and open environment.
Alpha for Catholics Introductory Video.
Alpha Course in Darlington
It is run in St Augustine’s Parish Centre as part of the Hogarth partnership from September – late November each year, on Wednesday evenings from 7.00 – 9.00pm.
Any questions about this, or if interested in being a part of the next course, please email: hogarthalphaonline@gmail.com for further information.
We look forward to sharing this experience with you.
Hogarth Alpha Team.
Are you thinking about running an Alpha course?
Visit https://alpha.org.uk/try or email: adminfaith.mission@diocesehn.org.uk