This question is often on the minds of people who are working a Cursillo for the first time – as well as people who just haven’t thought about it of quite awhile. Palanca is an important part of our Piety, Study and Action as team members and as members of the Cursillo Read more…
Christ is the cornerstone of the Cursillo weekend, the basic, essential foundation on which the whole purpose and structure are built. The rollos are the building blocks. And love is the cement. The three days can be briefly summarized: Friday—The Day of Call to Grace; Saturday—The Day of Call to Christian Leadership, and Sunday—The Read more…
Well before a candidate selection is committed to paper and the application is handed out to be filled in, these important points need to be reviewed and carefully scrutinized. Quoted material taken from The Cursillo Movement’s Leaders Manual, Copyright 1981, 7th printing April 1998 PRAY, PRAY, PRAY. These are the most Read more…
(A Summary of points to use in a talk for the Ultreya) Cursillo is Not! A method to help bad people become good or very troubled people to become well. A recruiting tool for Pastors. A way to “modernize” a person’s view of the Catholic faith. A recruiting tool for Read more…
Pre- Cursillo ___ Show Candidate how Sponsor lives Christian life by loving God and neighbor ___ Palanca, Palanca, Palanca !! ___ Ensure Candidate understands purpose of Cursillo ___ Explain what will happen on each day of the weekend ___ Explain Post-Cursillo Grouping and Ultreya ___ Explain facilities, things to bring Read more…
As Cursillo weekends approach, we get busier processing applications for prospective candidates. It is always so wonderful to receive many applications! For you new “Cursillistas,” here are some quick guidelines to review and follow for a successful process. You want to be the best sponsor you can be for your candidate so please Read more…
The candidate needs to be a Baptized Catholic and should be practicing their faith, of after receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation are in a position to return to the sacraments. A non-Catholic spouse of a Catholic spouse of a Catholic may attend Cursillo if there is an interest in joining Read more…
Thursday: If you can, please come and help the Holy Spirit team with setup beginning at 10:00. Check-in of candidates is 7-7:45 p.m. The community gathers to greet new candidates. (Now is the time to drop off your palanca notes.) After the candidates leave, please stay for a quick prayer. Friday: Day Read more…