Cursillo Movement

Encounter With Christ

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. 

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 talks indicate their content:  Ideal, Grace, Laity, Faith, Piety, Study, the Sacraments, Action, 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 know 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 weekly 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.

For further information please call Sister Alice at 480-874-3705.