EVANGELIZATION
ALPHA PROGRAM
Over 11 million people worldwide have now attended an ALPHA course, an opportunity to explore the meaning of life, running in tens of thousands of churches of all denominations, and at universities, in prisons and on military bases across the world. At an ALPHA course people explore the Christian faith in a relaxed setting over ten thought-provoking weekly sessions, with a day or weekend away. It is low-key, friendly and fun. People attend from many different backgrounds, religions and viewpoints. They attend for a variety of reasons. Some want to investigate whether God exists and if there is any point to life; others are concerned about what happens after death. Still others may have attended church all their life, but feel they never really understood the basics of the Christian faith. Alpha is the course for everyone who thinks there may be more to life than meets the eye. The Alpha course consists of a series of talks addressing key issues related to the Christian faith. The typical format includes a light meal, a talk, and coffee with small group discussion.
GREETERS
Who are those people at the church door every Sunday – the ones with smiles on their faces, the ones giving a warm handshake or hug, the ones welcoming you to Sunday Mass? They are the Greeters! If you have a real gift for making people feel welcome and comfortable, maybe this is the ministry for you. Young adults, adults – all are welcome to join.
LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINARS
A LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINAR consists of a series of talks designed to help people realize the power of the Holy Spirit that is available for every aspect of their lives. The talks given during the seminar are designed to lead people through the basic message of salvation, to understand the need within themselves for the release of the Holy Spirit’s power that already
lies within them, and yield their lives to the Holy Spirit and a life of joy and peace using His many Gifts. The format is simple, informal, and presented with balanced, Catholic teaching
based upon Scripture, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Church documents, personal testimony, and prayer. Opportunities are given in each session for discussion of how the topic may relate to each person’s life, but no one is required to share more than he or she feels comfortable doing. Many who have attended a Life in the Spirit Seminar have experienced God and the Holy Spirit in a way they had never done before. It is not unusual for people to fall more deeply in love with the Eucharist, with Jesus Christ and the Trinity, with the Mass, and with the Bible, and many receive the charismatic Gifts of the Holy Spirit just as the Apostles did in the upper room on Pentecost. If you are at least open to the possibility that you can deepen your personal relationship with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, attending a Life in the Spirit
Seminar may change your life!!