What is Cursillo?
Cursillo is a method of supporting and encouraging our lives as Christians. Cursillo (pronounced 'Kur-see-yo') is a Spanish word meaning 'short course'.
What does Cursillo offer?
Cursillo is a method of supporting and encouraging our lives as Christians. Cursillo (pronounced 'Kur-
What does Cursillo offer?
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An opportunity to grow in faith.
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A chance to experience the love and grace of God and the joy of Christian fellowship.
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A way of building a continuing Christian community to help one another in our spiritual journey.
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It embraces the insights and good teachings of the Catholic church.
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It is a movement within the church and not outside it, so it works together with groups and organisations in a parish.
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Who is it for?
Any adult (21+) who is concerned about the environment they live in, that is the people they live with, their families, their place of work, the people they socialise with and their Parish.
People just like you -
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Curious
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Searching
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Discovering
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Growing
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Wanting to feel confident in their faith
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What is a Cursillo Weekend?
This is the first three days. It begins on a Thursday evening and ends the following Sunday afternoon.
During the three days, those attending live and work together, listening to talks given by different people, both lay and ordained.
You will hear talks on Ideals, Grace, Lay People in the Church, the Sacraments, Obstacles to Grace, Piety, Leaders, Study, Study of the Environment, Action, Life in Grace, Christianity in Action, Total Security and the Fourth Day (that is the rest of your life).
The talks lead to lively discussion in small groups.
Learning, praying, sharing, singing, laughing and living together is the basis for discovering what it means to say, 'We are the body of Christ'.
What is expected of me?
There is no specific response expected of you. Just be open to what happens.
Simply take a fresh look at what the Church has always taught -
Is that really all?
Yes! There are no tricks, no gimmicks, no hidden mysteries only revealed to the initiated. If there are surprises, that's only because the Christian life is full of surprises.
You are not expected to know or do more, just reflect on being more!
And then . . . .?
The weekend is not an end in itself, but very much a beginning. Its purpose is to lead us into . . . . . . . . .
The Fourth Day
The Fourth Day is where we continue our journey toghether, and is the most important part of Cursillo. We support and encourage one another as we seek to live and work to Gods praise and glory.
Sound too good to be true? Then why not come and see for yourself!
A CURSILLO IS AN ENCOUNTER WITH CHRIST. THIS SOUNDS TOO SIMPLE -
© 2007 Down & Connor Cursillo
Made by Hugh Ferrin
