The
Three Days
The Cursillo weekend
brings together a diverse group of Episcopalians to share the richness of
many modes of worship and to broaden each one's appreciation for our Church.
Lay people conduct the weekend with two or three members of the clergy functioning
as spiritual advisors. Cursillo presumes that those who attend are already
well grounded in the faith. It is not intended to be a conversion experience
but an enriching and deepening of what is already there. It often provides
new insights into our faith as well as fostering ministry among lay people.
The weekend begins Thursday evening spent in the Chapel with meditations, discussions, and Compline. Then blessed silence is kept until after the worship on Friday morning. After breakfast participants are assigned to table groups for the weekend. The three days are filled with talks and group discussions with emphasis on the doctrine of Grace, the Sacraments, and the great Cursillo tripod: Piety, Study, and Action. Plus there is fellowship, singing, good food, and time for privacy, meditation, prayer, and walks. Eucharist is celebrated each day.
No Secrets You may have been told by some who have attended the weekend that they cannot tell you what Cursillo is all about or what goes on during a Cursillo weekend. This is not correct. Everything that goes on during the weekend may be told to anyone, though there are some wonderful surprises that some may wish to leave for you to discover on your own weekend. Cursillo literature is available to anyone who wishes to read or purchase the materials.
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GOALS
PRE-CURSILLO
THE THREE DAYS
FOURTH DAY
SPONSORSHIP
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