ALPHA QUOTES

Alpha... Is an opportunity to strengthen ecumenical togetherness among Christians, and a joint proclamation of faith in Christ in today's world. Cardinal Walter Kasper (President of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity)

A new source of grace has appeared in our midst - Alpha strives to make the great message of Christianity accessible to all levels in our contemporary society. The Most Rev'd John Dew (Catholic Archbishop of Wellington, New Zealand)

Alpha is one of the great ways, at the present time, in which people can gather together to learn from one another, to share with one another, and to deepen in their knowledge and love of Jesus Christ himself. Cardinal Keith O'Brien (Catholic Archbishop of St Andrews & Edinburgh, UK)

Alpha is an effective and proven means to invite men and women to know and understand, in a personal way, who Jesus is. Rt Rev'd John Boissonneau (Catholic Auxiliary Bishop of Toronto, Canada)

From all I have seen of Alpha, it is the most marvellous tool for evangelisation... and Alpha serves to bring faith alive, and to me that is the most important thing in the world. Rt Rev'd Thomas McMahon (Catholic Bishop of Brentwood, UK)

In my opinion Alpha accomplishes an incredible task, in making people interested in faith and in making faith relevant to the modern man. I especially appreciate the ecumenical spirit of Alpha: There is no pressure on anybody to join a different denomination, but just to join Jesus and to put Jesus at the centre. Father Raniero Cantalamessa (Preacher to the Papal Household)

Alpha is one of the best ways, I know of, to introduce your neighbours and friends to the life-giving message of Jesus for all peoples. I recommend it highly. Richard J. Foster (Author)

Alpha has developed a reputation as an inspirational programme of Christian education and formation, producing excellent results and having a long-lasting and positive effect for those who participate. I pray that this force for good in our world, so necessary to counteract all that is contrary to the Gospel, may continue to grow and develop. The Most Rev'd Sean Brady (Catholic Archbishop of Armagh, N.Ireland)

The focus on Alpha is Jesus Christ, Lord and Saviour. The goal of Alpha is to lead people to Him so that they will relate with Him personally and with others I community. The approach of Alpha is non- threatening, respectful and open to those seeking. The effect of Alpha is that people have come to experience the Lord as real and truly present in their lives. As a result, they have come to accept the Lord, become His disciples and be involved in community living. Archbishop John Ha Archbishop of Kuching, Malaysia