Alpha 7 Is Full!!!
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Alpha SPRING 2021
Alpha 7 will begin on
January 19, 2021.
For more information, contact:Pam Truxillo
Alpha Administrator
alpha@scschurch.com
281-755-6667
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Sadly, sign up for Alpha 7 has come to an end because we must limit the size of the group for health and safety reasons. It is not too early to sign up for Alpha 8 which will begin in August 2021. As more information about the specifics of Alpha 8 becomes available, it will be shared here. Check back often, but be sure to register now if you are interested.
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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: -
ALPHA 7 SCHEDULE (SPRING 2021)
Session number Date (Title of Talk) 1 January 19 (“Is There More to Life Than This?”) 2 January 26 (“Who Is Jesus?”) 3 February 2 (“Why Did Jesus Die?”) 4 February 9 ("How Can I Have Faith?") 5 February 23 (“Why and How Do I Pray?”) 6 March 2 ("Why and How Do I Read the Bible?") WEEKEND RETREAT March 12 (6:30-9pm) and March 13 (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?”) 7 March 16 ("How Does God Guide Us?") 8 March 23 ("How Can I Resist Evil?") 9 March 30 (“Does God Heal Today?”) 10 April 6 (“Why and How Should I Tell Others?”) 11 April 13 (“What About the Church?”) -
fAQDo 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?
Is childcare available?
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.
In the past we have provided free childcare. However, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, childcare has been suspended until further notice.
I have more questions. Whom do I contact?
For more information on Alpha, contact Pam Truxillo at 281-755-6667 or alpha@scschurch.com..