Is There More To Life Than This?
Why am I here? Does God exist?
ALPHA is an open invitation to anyone, whether atheist, skeptic or simply curious, to explore the big questions of life with new friends. The presentations are spread over 12 sessions (in English with Portuguese subtitles) and you can choose to join whichever language group you find most comfortable.
Come and see!
Date: on Tuesdays, from 16 September 2025 to 9 December 2025
Time: 20h – 21h50
Location: Centro Pastoral, Rua Luís Xavier Palmeirim, Nº4, 2750-412 CASCAIS
Please complete the registration form. All attendees must be over 18 years old.
For more information please email us at alpha@paroquiadecascais.org
Yes! The classes are designed to convey the fundamentals of our faith to those who have never had contact with it.
These classes focus on the fundamentals of our faith. It may do us good to go back to these fundamentals, but it might also be more fruitful to join some of the other initiatives that the Parish proposes, especially during Advent and Lent. It would be best to discuss your situation with the catechist to work out the best approach.
An important component of adult catechesis is giving reasons for our Christian hope (1 Pet 3:15). For this very reason, if you are somewhat reticent in relation to some aspects of what the Church teaches or if you consider your faith to be small, this catechesis is an opportunity to confront the questions you may have.
There are no pre-requesites for participation in adult catechesis! Furthermore, it is being a part of this catechesis and being personally accompanied by the catechist and the priests, that will provide the pace for each individual’s journey.
If you have already done catechism for adults, perhaps it would be more beneficial to look for another course or group to help you walk and grow in the faith. If, for some reason, you still think it would be better to repeat the catechism, talk to the catechist and explain your situation.