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Why bring Alpha into prisons?
Prisons are a symptom of how we are as a society.
Over 10 million men, women, and adolescents are deprived of their liberty in the world. Behind each one of them are stories of domestic violence, addiction, lack of opportunities, and an enormous lack of love and self-esteem. Many arrive with wounds, loneliness, and a lack of purpose.
As a community of faith, we are called to approach with Compassion and companionship
Alpha offers the Church a way practical and proven to accompany faith processes within correctional facilities. It is a safe space where relationships are built, big questions are asked, and the possibility of a genuine encounter with Jesus is opened.
Alpha facilitates volunteer training, drives community outreach, and promotes reintegration. accompanies lives, transforms cultures of care, and provides resources to sustain the spiritual process beyond the initial encounter.
Impact of Alpha in Prisons
Prisons and Detention Centers
Countries
Participants
Relevant results
What did the Alpha participants say
They said Alpha had an impact Very positive in their life.
I would recommend Alpha earnestly to his friends.
Aspects of their lives improved by doing Alpha
He improved his relationship with Jesus
increased its capacity to face daily challenges
better anxiety management
What does an Alpha Session look like?
A simple moment to meet, share something to eat, and build trust.
A talk that poses essential questions about life and faith: Who is Jesus? Why pray? How does God guide us?
A respectful space for dialogue where each participant can speak, listen, and be heard.
Here, questions, reflection, and community are born.
Transformation Stories
Father Matthias
Father Matias chose to take Alpha to jail to create a space for Listen, dialogue, and encounter. There, where silence and mistrust often reign, Alpha became an opportunity to converse, heal, and believe again that change is possible. A story of faith put into action.
Reinaldo
Sometimes freedom begins long before leaving prison. In this testimony, Reinaldo shares how, in the midst of confinement, he found a space to ask questions, to be heard and rediscover hope through Alpha. A true story of transformation, second chances, and a life that took a new direction.
Resources for your team
Register in My Alpha to access to all the resources you need to run your Alpha.
My Alpha it's an online platform that allows you to get everything you need to run your Alpha in the best possible way.
In My Alpha you will find:
The Training center contains a series of videos and articles that will equip you and your team to effectively run Alpha in your context.
The The Planning Tool will help you plan the training with your team, your Alpha sessions and your Alpha Weekend.
Trainings for your team with 3 video sessions that will show you The Basics, Small Groups, and The Prayer Ministry.
Videos of the episodes of the series you want to carry out.
Resources for your team
Our team is ready to help you with whatever you need. Visit our team page to contact the Alpha offices in Latin America.
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