Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Durbanville Catholic Church
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​ WHAT IS ALPHA?
 
The Alpha course is an evangelistic course made up of a series of interactive sessions that help to introduce the basics of the Christian faith.
 
Who is Alpha for?
Alpha is for anyone who's curious. The talks are designed to encourage conversation and explore the basics of the Christian faith in a friendly, open and informal environment.
 
How does it work?
Alpha is organised as a series of sessions over 10 weeks, with a weekend away in the middle. Each session starts with a meal, followed by a video by Nicky Gumbel, and then discussion in small groups where you can share your thoughts. No question is out of bounds and you are free to discuss as much or as little as you wish. The talks aim to cover the basic beliefs of the Christian faith.
 
Benefits?
  • Meeting other people, (making new friends).
  • Growing in faith.
  • Growing in love of Jesus.
  • Virtually every small faith sharing group started from people attending an Alpha course together.
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​Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Durbanville Catholic Church
The Crescent, Durbanville, Cape Town, S.A.
Office Hours: Mon-Fri 08:30-13:00
Tel: 021 976 1550
​Email: ​ourlady.dcc@outlook.com
​Email: durbanville@adct.org.za
  • Home
  • History
  • Planned Giving
    • Giving Through SNAPSCAN
    • Giving Through EFT
    • Signup Form
  • Mass Times
  • EVENTS
  • Ministries
    • Parish Pastoral Council (PPC)
    • Parish Finance Council (PFC)
    • Child Safeguarding Policy (CSP)
    • Liturgical Ministries >
      • Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC)
      • Proclaimers of the Word (Readers)
      • Altar Servers
      • Sacristans
      • Flower Ministry
      • Ministers of Hospitality (Ushers)
      • Music Ministry
    • Catechetics & Formation >
      • Junior Catechism
      • Stepping Up
      • Youth Ministry
      • Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
      • ALPHA
      • Preparing for the Sacrament of Baptism (parents & godparents)
    • Other Faith Groups >
      • Fundraising
      • Repository (Catholic Gift Shop)
      • Library
    • Support Groups >
      • Widows & Widowers Support Group
      • Small Faith Sharing Groups
      • Prayer Chains
    • Organisations & Solidarities >
      • Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP)
      • Knights of Da Gama
      • The Catholic Business Network (CBN)
      • The Justice & Peace Group
    • Community Projects >
      • The Soup Kitchen
    • Retreats >
      • Ladies Weekend Retreat Ministry
      • Catholic Men's Committee Ministry
  • Prayers & Devotions
  • Contact us