Today, many people are coming back to God. Some are discovering him for the first time. Others are rediscovering him after trying to go it alone. What about you? Have you sensed that something is missing from your life? Are you searching for more?
What is Alpha?
Alpha takes its name from the first letter of the Greek alphabet. It’s a place of new beginnings. Over ten weekly sessions and a retreat day, participants engage in honest and relaxed group conversations centred around the big questions of life, spirituality and faith. If you are new to religion, or if you are a Catholic who is trying to reconnect with God, Alpha is for you!
Our 2026 Alpha series
Our next Alpha series begins on Friday 1st May 2026 and runs weekly on Friday evenings until the final session. Each session will run from 6.30pm – 8.30pm. The sessions will be held at St Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 143 Bacchus Marsh Road, Corio. We will let you know the specific on-site venue closer to the start of the course. Each session commences with a meal. Please complete the registration form below to confirm your place in the course.
What topics are covered?
01/05/2026 | 1) Is there more to life than this?
08/05/2026 | 2) Who is Jesus?
15/05/2026 | 3) Why did Jesus die?
22/05/2026 | 4) How can I have faith?
29/05/2026 | 5) Why and how do I pray?
05/06/2026 | 6) Why and how should I read the Bible?
13/06/2025 | 7) Retreat Day: Living for God & The Holy Spirit
19/06/2026 | 8) How can I resist evil?
26/06/2026 | 9) Why and how should I tell others?
How do the sessions run?
Each Alpha session includes three phases: connection, content, and conversation. Connect over a shared meal, dive into the content with an Alpha video, then unpack the topic in small group conversation.
6.30pm | Connect over dinner
7.15pm | Session content
7.45pm | Small group conversation
8.30pm | Close
What about the retreat day?
On the Alpha retreat, we dive into the role the Holy Spirit plays in our lives. We also spend time in personal prayer and reflection.
9.00am | Arrive & Welcome
9.15am | Intro to the Alpha Retreat
9.30am | Session: How does God guide us?
10.30am | Morning Tea & Small Group Discussion
11.00am | Session: Who is the Holy Spirit? What does the Holy Spirit do?
11.30am | Prayer Time
12.30pm | Lunch & Free Time
1.30pm | Session: How can I be filled with the Holy Spirit?
2.00pm | Small Group Discussion
2.45pm | Close