Alpha Course: Holy Spirit ONLINE Retreat (15-16 May 2021)


ALPHA COURSE

HOLY SPIRIT ONLINE WEEKEND RETREAT

INTRO VIDEO

What is this? 

The Alpha Course is a 12-week introduction to the major beliefs of the Christian faith (www.alphacanada.org).

The Holy Spirit weekend is an opportunity to learn about the person of the Holy Spirit and to experience God in a personal way.  It is not necessary to have followed the Alpha Course from the beginning to attend the retreat.  Everyone is welcome, regardless of (non)religious background.

The retreat is 100% FREE and carries absolutely no obligation to join a community, purchase anything or be contacted by the organizers after the end of the retreat.  You’re welcome to join us for this powerful weekend!

 

How to Register:

v send an email to farrugia.samuel@gmail.com

v Once you register, you will receive the “10-day Holy Spirit Challenge” booklet, which will guide you from Ascension (13 May) to Pentecost (23 May) with daily meditations.

 

Basic info:

v Saturday-Sunday, 15-16 May 2021

v 1 – 4 p.m. both days

v Zoom info.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88470682257?pwd=UUJ4UnRJSE83Q2VEU1daelQrVTdPZz09

Meeting ID: 884 7068 2257

Passcode: 771140


RETREAT SCHEDULE


DAY 1 (SATURDAY, 15 MAY)

v  1:00 p.m. – “arrival” on Zoom – meet & greet – introduction of small-group facilitators.

v  1:20 – guided meditation from “10-day Holy Spirit Challenge” booklet.

v  1:40 – bathroom break.

v  1:50 – Alpha film series Episode 9, “Who is the Holy Spirit?”

v  2:20 – break-out rooms.

v  2:40 – bathroom break.

v  2:50 – Alpha film series Episode 10, “What does the Holy Spirit do?”

v  3:15 – break-out rooms.

v  3:35 – guided meditation from “10-day Holy Spirit Challenge” booklet.         

v  3:55 – announcements for tomorrow & closing prayer.

 

DAY 2 (SUNDAY, 16 MAY)

v  OPTIONAL: 11:00 a.m. – attend Mass online at St. Willibrord’s Roman Catholic parish: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0jTntiAQDyXxQbsqQAD9TA

o   of course, everyone is free to attend the church of their choice or not attend church at all.

 

v  1:00 p.m. – “arrival” on Zoom.

v  1:10 – guided meditation from “10-day Holy Spirit Challenge” booklet.

v  1:30 – Alpha film series Episode 11, “How can I be filled with the Holy Spirit?”

v  2:00 – break-out rooms.                                                                                            

v  2:30 – bathroom break.

v  2:45 – Alpha film series Episode 12, “How can I make the most of the rest of my life?”

v  3:10 – Theology of the Body talk                                                                    

v  3:50 – popcorn testimonies & closing prayer.


St. Willibrord's parish

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