In The Archdiocese of Cincinnati
A New Partnership with Alpha
Click the play button below to see a message from Archbishop Casey.
What is Alpha?
Alpha creates an open, welcoming space to explore life, faith, and meaning through conversation. It embodies cultures of invitation and hospitality, encounter, missionary discipleship, and leadership, serving as a powerful catalyst for renewal within the parish family.
Alpha is best applied in the First Proclamation Stage of Evangelization, focused on meeting the needs of those at the thresholds of Trust, Curiosity, Openness, and Active Seeking, with the goal of bringing guests to the Decision Point of First Conversion.
Learn more about Alpha in the Catholic Church.
Connect
Local Hubs:
- Holy Face of Jesus, Wapakoneta
- Our Lady of Light, Centerville
- St. Gertrude, Madeira
- St. Maximilian Kolbe, Liberty Township
- St. Carlo Acutis, West Chester
- Our Lady of Divine Providence, Cincinnati
- Blessed Trinity, New Burlington
Additional Alpha Resources
ever wonder? – a three-session series on identity, purpose, and belonging. A good lead-up to Alpha in the Pre-Evangelization stage.
The Marriage Course – a standalone human formation series for engaged or married couples. Another good pre-Alpha resource for the Pre-Evangelization stage.
Alpha Youth – a version of the Alpha Course, filmed specifically for a youth context.
Confirmation Toolkit – a sacramental prep resource developed through a partnership between YDisciple and Alpha Youth.
Launch
Ready to get started?
- Connect with Paco Patag ([email protected]) to learn about local resources and trainings.
- Create an account on MyAlpha to watch the training modules and preview the Alpha session videos.
- Download the Detailed Alpha Planning Checklist from MyAlpha and begin prayerfully discerning and assembling a team.
We’re here to help! Please reach out to Paco Patag ([email protected]) for any support you may need.
Grow
Alpha is great for the early stages of evangelization, but are you looking for what comes next? Contact Paco Patag or any member of the Center for the New Evangelization to learn more about integrating Alpha into a comprehensive Discipleship Pathway, providing accompaniment from Pre-Trust all the way to Missionary Discipleship, in your Family of Parishes.
