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Downers Grove, IL

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December 6, 2018 By

Alpha Youth

Alpha Youth Series

Alpha Youth Series Trailer

What is Alpha Youth?

Alpha Youth gives high school teens the opportunity to explore the meaning of life in a fun, relaxed, safe, and friendly setting. The Alpha Youth course meets Tuesday Nights from 6:30-8PM for 9 weeks and consists of 3 things: FOOD. VIDEO. DISCUSSION. It starts off with a free meal and some sort of opening game or icebreaker, then there is a fun and engaging video to watch about a different aspect of the Christian Faith, and lastly, a time to break into small group discussion, where teens get to be really open and honest about what they saw in the video, and what they are going through in their daily lives. Teens get to explore questions such as: "Who is Jesus?" "What is Faith?" "Is There More to Life Than This?", "Why is there Evil?"

During the discussion, everyone is welcome to contribute their opinions and no question is considered hostile or too simple. Alpha Youth is for high schoolers of all backgrounds - anyone is welcome, and you are free to discuss as much or as little as you wish. We don't assume any background knowledge or belief in Christianity!

Why Alpha Youth?

Alpha Youth provides a safe place for high schoolers to have fun, be themselves, and be honest in discussing big questions such as life, faith, and meaning, as well as having a place where they can encounter Jesus. The small group setting allows anyone to dive deeper into an understanding of the Christian faith and discuss it in an environment of open conversation and affirmation. Alpha allows teens already active in their faith to invite their friends to Alpha so that they can share Jesus with them!

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St. Mary of Gostyn
Parish Offices

445 Prairie Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Phone (630) 969-1063
Fax (630) 969-1289

St. Mary of Gostyn
Church & Rectory

444 Wilson Street
Downers Grove, IL. 60515
Phone (630)969-1063

St. Mary of Gostyn
Catholic School

440 Prairie Avenue | Downers Grove, IL.  60515
Phone (630) 968-6155  |  Fax (630) 968-6208

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