YouthAlpha

Food

One of the key ingredients to a Youth Alpha session is food – eating together is a great chance to chat and get to know each other better. It doesn’t have to be a meal – pizza, doughnuts, sweets, soft drinks, coffee – whatever works for your group!

Fun and Games

Youth Alpha should be a really fun experience for all concerned! The Leaders’ Guide has suggested games and ice breakers to help you out.

Talk

Every week a different topic is covered in the talk/presentation. It's important to note that all Youth Alpha talks are presented 'live' by speakers, unlike the Alpha course which has a DVD/video set. We would suggest talks are no longer than 15 minutes. All talk outlines, including suggested movie clips, games, and illustrations, are included in the Youth Alpha Leaders’ Guide. It is best if talks are given by youth but if that is not possible or is not going to work, youth leaders can give the talks.

Small groups

The small groups are one of the most important parts of Youth Alpha. They are a chance for One of the highlights of the course for many is the Youth Alpha weekend (or day if a weekend isn’t practical). The teaching content on the weekend is about the person and work of the Holy Spirit. The weekend usually comes midway through the course, often after week 6 of Youth Alpha. We strongly encourage all groups wanting to run Youth Alpha to include this aspect of the course. to discuss the talk and raise any questions or thoughts they may have. No question is too simple or hostile – all opinions are welcome. We suggest small groups are led by youth but once again if that is not possible or won't work, you leaders may lead the small groups.

Weekend/day away 

One of the highlights of the course for many is the Youth Alpha weekend (or day if a weekend isn’t practical). The teaching content on the weekend is about the person and work of the Holy Spirit. The weekend usually comes midway through the course, often after week 6 of Youth Alpha. We strongly encourage all groups wanting to run Youth Alpha to include this aspect of the course.

Youth Alpha Course Sessions

Introductory Session - Christianity: boring, untrue, irrelevant?

Session 1 - Who is Jesus?

Session 2 - Why did Jesus die?

Session 3 - How can we have faith?

Session 4 - Why and how do I pray?

Session 5 - Why and how should I read the Bible?

Session 6 - How does God guide us?

Weekend Session 1 - What about the Holy Spirit?

Weekend Session 2 - How can I be filled with the Holy Spirit?

Weekend Session 3 - How can I make the most of the rest of my life?

Session 7 - How can I resist evil?

Session 7a* - How can I live free?

Session 8 - Why and how should I tell others?

Session 8a* - What about the church and telling others?

Session 9 - Does God heal today?

Session 10 - What about the church?

* Session 7a is sessions 7 & 9 combined. Session 8a is session 8 & 10 combined. Use these sessions instead of 7, 8, 9 & 10 if you are wanting to run the course in 8 weeks rather than the regular 10 week period.