Alpha

Alpha is a series of interactive sessions that explore life faith and meaning.

1.Connection

It is a forum to gather and to connect with others over a meal or a cup of tea in a safe, open and friendly environment. All sessions start with a time to connect, relax and build relationships.

2. Content

The Alpha talks are designed to engage people from all walks of life and inspire conversation. They explore the big issues of life and faith and unpack the basics of Christian belief, addressing questions like “Who is Jesus?”, “Why and how do I pray?” and “How does God guide us?”

3. Conversation

One of the most important parts of any Alpha: the chance to share thoughts and ideas on the topic, and discuss in a small group. There’s no obligation to say anything and there’s nothing you can’t say (seriously).

 It’s an opportunity to hear from others and contribute your own perspective in an honest, friendly and open environment.

Reference: https://www.alpha.org.au/basics

TOPIC

  • Session 1 ‘Is there More to Life than this?’

  • Session 2 ‘Who is Jesus?’

  • Session 3:  Why did Jesus Die?

  • Session 4:  How can I have faith?

  • Session 5:  Why and How do I pray?

  • Session 6 :  Why and How should I read the Bible?

  • Session 7: How does God guide us?

  • Retreat:

    Session 1 ‘Who is the Holy Spirit?’

    Session 2 ‘What does the Holy Spirit do?’

    Session 3 ‘How can I be filled with the Holy Spirit?’

  • Session 9: Does God heal today?

  • Session 10: What about the Church?

  • Session 11: Why and How Should I Tell Others?

BetaME

What does a session look like?

6:30pm – Hospitality (30 min)

7:00pm – Opening Song

            Opening Prayer & Scripture

7:10pm – Part 1 - Topic - Discussion (50 min)

8:00pm – Break (10 min)

8:10pm – Part 2 - Topic - Discussion (40 min)

8:50pm – Wrap Up (10 min)

9:00pm – Closing

Beta is Holy Trinity Parish’s very own program that aims to stimulate the culture of mission and promote faith learning experience to deepen our Catholic faith.

Beta ME (Mission Evangelisation) is specifically structured to focus on learning about self-evangelisation encounters through 12 weeks of faith journey that lead us to share the Good News in our daily life with others.

Topic

Week 1: Orientation - 02/05/25

Week 2: Lectio Divina for Be ME Journey - 09/05/25

Week 3: Evangelisation: a Closer Look - 16/05/25

Week 4: Faith Development - 23/05/25

Week 5: Kingdom & Salvation - 30/05/25

Week 6: Befriending People - 06/06/25

Week 7: Faith-Sharing - 13/06/25

Week 8: The Christ Story - Part I - 20/06/25

Week 9: The Christ Story - Part II - 27/06/25

Week 10: Invitation to Conversion - 04/07/25

Week 11: Integration to Community & Orientation to Visitation - 11/07/25

Week 12: Commissioning Service - 18/07/25

 Q     Who can join?

A       Baptised Adult Catholic Parishioner of any age group, who wishes to grow in faith and/or wishes to understand his/her Christian call to share the Good News

Q      What’s the Cost?

A       It is free

Q      Where is it held?

A       Parish House, 62a Everingham Rd, Altona Meadows, VIC 3028Q

Q      I want to know more, who shall I ask?

A       Please reach out to Paulus by SMS text on 0413067856 during work day or call after 5pm or send email to beta.htcp@gmail.com

Q      How to register?

http://bit.ly/BeME01

Beta ME feedback on question: “Did you see progress in deepening your faith?”

  • “I found the program is very useful to strengthen my faith as a Catholic and to have a deeper relationship with our Lord.”

    Ira Tedja, 6-Feb-23

  • “There is no doubt that I have benefited in all these respects and at times able to reconnect with the valued information provided, as well as input from team members...... I was pleased with the content and found it easily to relate to, follow, understand and respond to during our team engagement and discussions”

    Ian Bird, 6-Feb-23

  • Absolutely. I really learnt a lot through Beta, and I felt the quality of learning was very rich, especially about the history and traditions of the Church, which I did not know a lot about.

    Helene, 11-Jan-24

  • Definitely beneficial in strengthening faith - mainly from discussions and interaction with others; and simply from knowing there are others with a faith commitment.

    John Townsend, 6-Feb-23

  • “Yes, it definitely deepens my understanding of what is evangelism & how to perform it correctly.”

    Wantra, 16-Jan-24