When I was invited to join Alpha, I didn’t know what to expect. I am a cradle Catholic, and I have attended Catholic schools for all of my education. I didn’t know if Alpha would be beneficial to someone like me who has studied and practiced the Catholic faith for years. However, I am so happy I listened to the nudge of the Holy Spirit and participated in the program. I found the videos and conversations to be incredibly inspiring and enriching.
No matter how much you have studied or practiced the faith, it is difficult to escape the deep questions that arise from within and around us in this broken world. Does God really exist? Does God care about me? Why does God allow suffering? Is God really always present with me? How can I hear God speaking to me?
Alpha gave me the space to explore these questions without the fear of judgment in my small group. Everyone was kind, sincere, and authentic. The videos we watched each week provided helpful context for our conversations, and I especially enjoyed the personal testimonies of coming to faith in each video.
I finished Alpha feeling more deeply rooted in my faith and grateful for new friendships and a community of support around me. I highly encourage anyone to join Alpha if they have a desire to explore or grow more deeply in the “Christian faith.”
— Jacque Anderson, 2024