Alpha 13 begins
Tuesday, January 23, 2024

For more information, contact: 

Pam Truxillo
Alpha Administrator
[email protected]
504-835-9343 Ext. 1555
 

Alpha 12 is quickly coming to a close, and the response has been overwhelmingly positive! The weeks have flown by, and folks have had the opportunity to share their faith and make new friends in the process. There has been quite the energy in the Melancon Center since Alpha began 10 weeks ago.

There have been numerous requests to open registration for the next Alpha session, so if you are interested in joining us for Alpha 13, please complete your registration now. Alpha 13 will begin on January 23, and like all of our prior sessions, it fills fast.  So don't waste any time registering!  The dates for the Alpha 13 sessions are listed below.  Signing up for Alpha 13 is a great way to start the new year! Think about giving this gift to yourself.


                        ALPHA 12

 

Alpha is an opportunity to explore life and the Catholic Christian faith in a friendly, open and informal environment. It has borne great fruit over its more than 20 year history.  Alpha 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 and why we believe it, and allows us to  renew our openness to the Holy Spirit in our daily lives.  

So as to avoid any confusion, Alpha is not a Bible study or Catholic education course.  It is designed to meet you where you are on your faith journey and help you to develop a closer,  more intimate relationship with Jesus Christ.
 
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 setting.  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.

 

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 approximately 1.5-2 hours. They go by quickly. We start on time and always end on time.

Who should register for Alpha?
Anyone over the age of 18 can register.  Everyone is welcome - women, men, married couples, and single adults.

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, childcare will be available in the CYO Youth Room.

I have more questions. Whom do I contact?
For more information about Alpha, contact Pam Truxillo at 504-835-9343 Ext. 1555 or [email protected]..