One Means of Supporting Christian Community The Cursillo is a method to find, form, sustain and link lay leadership for Christ and His Church. It proposes no new type of spirituality but simply a method through which one's spirituality may be developed, lived and shared in any area of human life where there are Christians willing to dedicate their lives to God in an ongoing manner. Format of the Cursillo Cursillo 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 Fourth Day The "after"activity of the Cursillo is known as the "fourth day". During this time perseverance is important 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. A Cursillo is an encounter with Christ. A real meeting with Christ. If this is understood, then the power, beauty and joy of the Cursillo Movement will be understood. Holy Redeemer parishioners have several opportunities each year to attend a Cursillo. Watch the Bulletin for announcements about upcoming Cursillos. Attend one!

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One Means of Supporting Christian Community

The Cursillo is a method to find, form, sustain and link lay leadership for Christ and His Church. It proposes no new type of spirituality but simply a method through which one's spirituality may be developed, lived and shared in any area of human life where there are Christians willing to dedicate their lives to God in an ongoing manner.

Format of the Cursillo

Cursillo 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 Fourth Day

The "after"activity of the Cursillo is known as the "fourth day". During this time perseverance is important 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.

A Cursillo is an encounter with Christ. A real meeting with Christ. If this is understood, then the power, beauty and joy of the Cursillo Movement will be understood. Holy Redeemer parishioners have several opportunities each year to attend a Cursillo. Watch the Bulletin for announcements about upcoming Cursillos. Attend one!