GOOD SHEPHERD HOLBROOK, NY
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What is Alpha?

Alpha is a series of interactive sessions that explore the basics of the Christian faith.  It is a parish tool for evangelization based on welcome and hospitality, sharing and prayer.  Each session includes a meal, a talk and small group discussion, where no question is too simple and no answer is pre-packaged.


Who is Alpha For? 

Alpha is designed for individuals who do not go to church. However, it also provides a fresh opportunity for EVERYONE to look at the basics of the Christian faith and deepen that faith. It has benefited:
  • Individuals who are baptized, but have lost connection with the Church
  • Engaged couples preparing for marriage within the Church
  • Parents who have children receiving baptism or confirmation but have lost contact with the Church themselves
  • Those who only come to church on occasions such as Christmas, Easter, weddings or funerals
  • Those within the Church who feel they want to get back to the basics of their faith and grow spiritually.
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Alpha Explores These Questions

 
About Us
Our Priests
Our Deacons
Parish Staff
Sacraments
1st Reconciliation/Communion
Anointing of the Sick
Baptism
Eucharist/Adoration
Holy Orders
Funerals
Marriage
Reconciliation
Ministries
Altar Servers
Bereavement
​Consolation Ministry
Environment Committee
Eucharistic Ministers

​Fellowship Activities
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Friendship Garden
Garden Ministry

History Committee
Hospitality Ministers (Ushers)
​Hugs from God
Inspirational and Reflection Wall
Knights of Columbus
Lectors
​Music Ministry
Peanut Butter and Jelly Gang


​Prayer Writers
Sacristan
Seniors
​Small Church Communities
Social Ministries - Outreach
​Table of God
Women's Auxiliary

Youth Group
  • Main Menu
    • Mass Times
    • Contact Information
    • Directions
    • Parish Calendar
  • About Us
    • Our Priests
    • Parish Staff >
      • Our Deacons
    • History of Good Shepherd
  • Sacraments
    • Baptism
    • Eucharist/Adoration
    • 1st Reconciliation/ Communion
    • Reconciliation
    • Confirmation
    • Marriage >
      • Selecting Nuptial Wedding Music
    • Funerals
    • Holy Orders
    • Anointing of the Sick
  • Ministries
    • Gather and Share >
      • Seniors
      • Small Church Communities >
        • Faith Sharing Questions >
          • Questions This year
          • Cycle A
          • Cycle B
          • Cycle C
        • What I think of My Small Church
        • Join A Small Group
        • Studies on the benefits of a SCC
        • SCC Outreach
    • Healing >
      • Bereavement
      • Consolation Ministry >
        • Funeral Selection Form
    • Service >
      • Fellowship Activities
      • Friendships Garden
      • Garden Ministry
      • Hugs from God
      • Inspirational and Reflection Wall
      • Knights of Columbus
      • Peanut Butter & Jelly Gang
      • Sacristan
      • Social Ministries – Outreach
      • Welcome Ministry
      • Women's Auxiliary
    • Worship >
      • Altar Servers
      • Environment Committee
      • Hospitality Ministers(Ushers)
      • Eucharistic Ministers
      • Lectors
      • Music Ministry
      • Prayer Writers
      • Table of God
      • Usher
  • Photo Gallery
  • Faith Formation
    • At Home Study
    • Preparing for First Communion
    • Preparing for Confirmation
    • Catechists
    • Catechist Resources
    • Alpha