The Alpha for Catholics Course involves 6 weekly gatherings for a simple meal and a video presentation followed by an open and frank dialogue on the topic. The One Mind and Heart Retreat will be an opportunity for those so choosing to experience the Holy Spirit in a very full and challenging way.
Alpha is recognized as an extremely effective tool of evangelization for parishes.
In 1991 there were 600 people attending Alpha courses run by Anglican parishes in London. Today there are more than 10,000 Alpha courses running in 58 countries in many Christian churches, including many hundreds of Catholic parishes. Alpha is an excellent first step in the process of responding to this priority. Alpha is a practical introduction to the Christian faith, with an emphasis on leading people to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, within the context of the parish. Alpha is a very fine and compelling presentation of the Christian faith and is a most powerful tool of evangelization.