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What is Cursillo?
The Cursillo is
an encounter with Christ. Correctly applied,
the Cursillo Movement can have very positive
results in the spiritual revitalization of the
world. The Christian likeness in a few good
people is contagious.
Cursillo (pronounced kur-see-yo) is a Spanish
word meaning "little" or "short
course." It begins on a Thursday evening
and ends the following Sunday night. During
those three days, those attending live and work
together listening to talks given by priests
and laity. They also share the Eucharist and
pray together.
The titles of the
weekend talks indicate their content: Ideal,
Grace, Laity, Faith, Holiness, Formation, the
Sacraments, Evangelization, Obstacles to a life
of Grace, Leaders, Evangelization of the Environment,
Christian Life, Christian Community, and Group
Reunion. Each talk is followed by a discussion
period.
The "after
activity" of the Cursillo is known as the
Fourth Day. During this time, perseverance is
important just as it is in any method of renewal.
In the Cursillo Movement, the community spirit
is continued after the three days through the
"ultreya" or reunions of the community.
These are available monthly as a means of growth
in understanding and zeal within the Christian
community. Reunions of smaller groups of friends
are also available in order for them to encourage
one another in spiritual improvement and the Christian
apostolate.
A Cursillo is an
encounter with Christ. That sounds too simple,
but it's not. Think about it. A real meeting with
Christ. If that is understood, then the power,
beauty, and joy of the Cursillo Movement will
be understood.
Interested? Here
are a couple of steps to take:
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Contact
John Williams, your Cursillo parish coordinator.
Click here
to fill out an interest form.
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Talk to
your parish priest.
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Talk with
someone who has already made a Cursillo.
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- Read the Latest Cursillo
Newsletter, The
Voice.
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Attend
one!
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