1. The candidate needs to be a Baptized Catholic and should be practicing their faith, or after receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation are in a position to return to the sacraments.
  2. A non-Catholic spouse of a Catholic may attend Cursillo, only if they are currently enrolled and active in an OCIA program.
  3. It is preferred that, if married, both husband and wife attend the Cursillo although this does not preclude a married individual from going to Cursillo without their spouse especially if they are active in the Church.                                                                                                 
  4. Single, divorced and widowed candidates are openly welcome to attend Cursillo.                                                    
  5. Clergy and religious are encouraged to attend the Cursillo.
  6. A Cursillo is physically and emotionally demanding. If a candidate has serious medical, mental or general health problems, the sponsor should include a letter outlining why he/she feels the candidate possesses the required stamina to successfully complete the weekend without excessively burdening the team members.                                  
  7. If the candidate has recently undergone a life changing event such as divorce, death of a spouse, job loss, financial crisis, etc, it is better to wait until the candidate’s life settles down before attending Cursillo.
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