Fr. Robert Barron's "Word on Fire" blog has an interesting interview with Deacon Steve Mitchell, of Michigan, who is National Director of "Alpha for Catholics". The Alpha website banner proclaims, "Renewal by Answering the Call of the New Evangelization".
This group is an international non-denominational Christian group which is now reaching out to Catholic laity, it's aim is to reach lapsed Catholics through the "New Evangelization".
To read the interview with the Catholic national director, go to Word on Fire article, "Spirituality:"The New Evangelization calls, Steve Mitchell answers".
This group is somewhat controversial among Catholics, since it is not originated through the Church, but some of these objections are addressed at their website. Visit the group's website at "Alpha for Catholics". There you will find a more thorough explanation of what "Alpha for Catholics" is all about, parish success stories, videos, as well as comments from Catholic leaders, such as this one:
Archbishop Octavio Ruiz,
Secretary for the Pontifical Council for Promoting the New Evangelisation
"The Alpha course, which I have had the opportunity to attend…is a providential tool because it precisely tries to reach out to those who are far from the Church, who are indifferent to the faith. By means of a very simple and humane tool based on fraternity and friendship, Christ is introduced to them and enters little by little into their hearts."
Alpha for Catholics, also has a YouTube channel with many videos about the group.
Here is a video from their site, showing how the "Apha Course for Catholics" has helped to bring restoration and renewal to many lapsed Catholics.
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