Usually once a year we offer an Alpha Youth Series for high school teens (and sometimes open to middle school youth). This is a youth version of the widely popular and successful Alpha program offered for adults. Alpha is an 8-week series of sessions typically involving a meal, building friendships, and exploring the basics of the Christian faith. This is a perfect opportunity for those new to the faith, or those who have questions or doubts about the basics of Christian teachings and beliefs. However, the content is awesome for anyone, even those who’ve been brought up in the faith.
Each session includes food and will feature a talk and small group discussion focused on common questions people have about faith. It is not a place focused on discussing or knowing the “right” answers. Instead, it’s just an open, informal and honest space to explore and discuss life’s big questions together. When we run Alpha Youth, it is open to any teen whether or not they attend church at Lourdes, so friends are welcome! Best of all, it is totally free to join.
This year, Youth Alpha is currently being run virtually and collectively with a few other local churches on Sunday nights and Thursday nights. However, if we have wide interest in Youth Alpha we may certainly plan additional sessions sometime later this year.
See the trailer for the program by clicking the video below: