WHAT IS ALPHA?
Alpha is an 11 week course that creates a space where people are excited to bring their friends for a conversation about Jesus.

WHAT HAPPENS AT A SESSION?
THERE ARE 3 ELEMENTS: 
CONNECT (over a meal)
WATCH (a 30 minute Alpha film)
DISCUSS (share and hear what others think about the video topic)

WHY RUN ALPHA?
Alpha is a way to equip our parish here at SMM in its mission to help people encounter Jesus in a community setting.

WHEN is ALPHA OFFERED:
Currently Alpha is offered twice a year—January and September.
FOR MORE INFORMATION -email [email protected] or call 504-813-4327.


ALPHA SCHEDULE FOR SEPT-NOV  2022 SESSION:

Held Wednesdays in Discipleship Center from 6:30-8PM

9/7    WEEK 1   IS THERE MORE TO LIFE THAN THIS?

9/14  WEEK 2   WHO IS JESUS?

9/21  WEEK 3   WHY DID JESUS DIE?

9/28  WEEK 4   HOW CAN I HAVE FAITH?

10/5  WEEK 5   WHY AND HOW DO I PRAY?

10/12 WEEK 6   WHY AND HOW DO I READ THE BIBLE?

10/19 WEEK 7   HOW DOES GOD GUIDE US? 

10/22   SATURDAY  ALPHA WEEKEND ON THE HOLY SPIRIT  

10/26 WEEK 8   HOW CAN I RESIST EVIL?

11/2   WEEK 9   WHY AND HOW SHOULD I TELL OTHERS?

11/9   WEEK 10  DOES GOD HEAL TODAY?

11/16 WEEK 11   CELEBRATION WRAP UP PARTY



Links to previous ALPHA session photo albums: 
Spring 2023.    

Fall 2022.  

Spring 2022 part 1    

Spring 2022 part 2

Fall 2020

Spring 2020