The next Alpha course will start
in August 2020.  
For more information, contact: 

Pam Truxillo
Alpha Administrator
alpha@scschurch.com
281-755-6667

or

Joni Parent Maurer 
Director of Evangelization 
joni @ scschurch.com
(504) 835-9343 ext. 1509

Alpha 5 ended after the retreat weekend because of the restrictions placed on gathering due to COVID-19.  Because of this, if any one from Alpha 5 wants to re-register for the fall session beginning in August, please do so by completing the on-line registration.  Your experience was not complete, and we would certainly welcome you joining us again to bring to completion what you started.  

Alpha is an opportunity to explore life and the Catholic Christian faith in a friendly, open and informal environment, and has borne great fruit over its more than 20 year history.  It provides the time and space to consider and discuss the “big questions” in life: What is the meaning of life? Why am I here?  For those who are already practicing Catholics, Alpha offers an opportunity to consider what we believe, why we believe it, and what it has to do with how we live.  We revisit our most basic Christian beliefs and renew our openness to the Holy Spirit to be active in our daily lives.  Alpha is designed to meet everyone where they are and invite them to grow even closer to Jesus.
 
Alpha takes place over 11 weekly sessions and a “weekend retreat” (a Friday evening and Saturday).  Each session runs from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm and includes sharing a meal, watching a video, and discussing the video in a small group.  We believe that you will find the videos to be engaging and the format to be fun and interesting.  Take a look at the trailer below to get the “feel” of Alpha:

Session number	Date (Title of Talk)
1	August 25 (“Is There More to Life Than This?”)
2	September 1  (“Who Is Jesus?”)
3	September 8  (“Why Did Jesus Die?”)
4	September 15  (“How Can We Have Faith?”)
5	September 22 (“Why and How Do I Pray?”)
6	September 29 (“Why and How Do I Read the Bible?”)
7	October 6 (“How Does God Guide Us?”)
WEEKEND RETREAT	October 9 (6:30-9pm) and October 10 (9am-3pm)  (“Who Is the Holy Spirit?”, “What Does the Holy Spirit Do?”, “How Can I Be Filled With the Holy Spirit?”, “How Can I Make the Most of the Rest of My Life?”)
8	October 13 ("How Can I Resist Evil?")
9	October 20 (“Why and How Should I Tell Others?”)
10	October 27 (“Does God Heal Today?”)
11	November 3 (“What About the Church?”)

 

Do I have to talk and share my thoughts?
No. You may remain silent the entire time if you wish..

How long is an Alpha session?
Sessions last 1.5 hours. They go by quickly. We start on time and always end on time.

How much does Alpha cost?
Alpha is free!

I am coming and will not know anybody else. Is that normal?
Yes. Most people come to Alpha without knowing anybody else in the course. By the end of the course, most people become good friends. Alpha is a great way to meet new people.

Can I just "come and see" for the first week? 
Yes. Just register to let us know you’re coming (so we have enough food prepared for you).

What if I go for a week or two and don’t want to continue?
If you don’t want to continue after a week or two, no worries. We will not call you or bother you if you don’t come back.

Is childcare available?
Yes, and  it’s free. Just indicate that you need childcare and the ages of your children on the registration form. We will contact you about details.

I have more questions. Whom do I contact?
For more information on Alpha, contact Pam Truxillo at 281-755-6667 or alpha@scschurch.com..