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It begins with a weekend...The Cursillo Movement is introduced over a consecutive seventy-two hour period called a "Three Day Weekend." During the three day weekend, which begins Thursday evening and ends Sunday evening, a team of religious and lay personnel present a series of rollos to the candidates and the entire group calls upon the Holy Spirit for enlightenment and guidance. The team and candidates live as a small Christian community over the weekend and discuss these rollos in small groups. The discussions provide an opportunity for you to share your insights about the presentations and hear how others received that same presentation. The rollos and discussions cover a variety of topics including:
Throughout the weekend the participants will pray together, attend daily mass and have an opportunity to receive the sacrament of reconciliation. Typically, by the end of the weekend, candidates have a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and a better understanding of the power of the Holy Spirit. Also, candidates leave the weekend knowing that they have been called to spread the Word of God. If you want to participate...To attend a Cursillo weekend, you must have a sponsor who is an active Cursillista. Your sponsor is responsible for preparing you for the weekend, establishing you in a group reunion where you work or live and introduce you to the Ultreya in you area. Since the sacraments are important parts of the Catholic Cursillo experience, members of other faiths are encouraged to attend a similar program of their own denomination. Although separate weekends are held for men and women, if you are married, it is desirable, but not necessary, for both you and your spouse to participate. Due to the intensity of the weekend, those recently divorced, grieving the loss of a loved one, or hurting for whatever reason should wait for a less stressful time before applying. Weekend Application instructions: Click on the words Cursillo application below and and fill it out and give it to your sponsor to mail in. If you need a sponsor email us at tcschw@earthlink.net and we'll try to find a sponsor for you in your area. Click Here for a printable copy of the Cursillo application We are challenged...The Cursillo is an encounter with Christ. It promotes a spiritual revitalization of our world. By living a fully Christian life, we bring Christ to others, including members of our family, school, workplace, etc. Cursillo develops a consciousness that we are called to be leaders. History and purpose of Cursillo...The full name of Cursillo is Cursillo de Cristiandad. The word "cursillo" means short course. The full name translates into English as "a short course in Christian living." Cursillo, which started in Majorca, Spain in the 1940's, is a movement within the Catholic Church. The founders were dedicated to helping Catholics know Christ better. The intention, then and now, is to give participants a renewed spirituality and a clearer understanding of how Christ can work through them to change the environments in which they live. The Cursillo Movement came to the United States in 1957. That first weekend was held in Texas and was conducted in Spanish. The Cursillo Movement and its method are endorsed and highly encouraged by the Catholic Church. Please join us in developing a deeper personal relationship with our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Upcoming Cursillo WeekendsUpcoming Weekends2008
CURSILLO WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Men’s
Women’s Feb 7-10, 2008 April 10 – 13, 2008 June 26-29, 2008* July 10 – 13, 2008*
Oct 9 – 12, 2008 Nov 13 – 16,
2008 *These will be held at the Consider if we begin our palanca now for the
upcoming weekends for the New Year what a flood of names the Lord will reveal
to us of those He wants invited to experience His personal love for them on the
weekend. *These will be held at the University of Dayton Directions to the University of Dayton: From I-75 Northbound, exit at Edwin C. Moses Blvd (exit #51). Turn right and follow Edwin C. Moses Blvd East to Stewart Street. Turn right and continue on Stewart Street to Brown Street. Turn right on Brown Street and continue for approximately ˝ mile to Irving Avenue. Turn left (East) on Irving Avenue and turn left at the first street, Fredricks Way. You will see the McGinnis Center on your right, with a brick walkway in front of it. There is a parking lot just ahead on the left. If you haven’t invited that person whom the Lord has placed in your mind and heart, call them today. Sometimes all it takes for someone to say yes to the Lord is to “hear His voice” through us inviting them to come. Directions to St. Margaret Mary: From the North: South on I-75 to Galbraith Road exit, turn left off exit ramp. Proceed on Galbraith to the Ronald Reagan Hwy (West). Continue on Ronald Reagan Hwy to the N. College Hill/Mt. Healthy exit (Rt 127) Hamilton Avenue. turn left(South) onto Hamilton and continue through 3 traffic lights to Galbraith Road. Turn right (West), go to LaBoiteaux Ave. Turn right and the parking lot is the first driveway on the right. From the South: North on I-75 to Galbraith Road exit and turn right off exit ramp. The rest of the directions would be the same as above. If you haven’t invited that person whom the Lord has placed in your mind and heart, call them today. Sometimes all it takes for someone to say yes to the Lord is to “hear His voice” through us inviting them to come. Directions to St. Margaret Mary: From the North: South on I-75 to Galbraith Road exit, turn left off exit ramp. Proceed on Galbraith to the Ronald Reagan Hwy (West). Continue on Ronald Reagan Hwy to the N. College Hill/Mt. Healthy exit (Rt 127) Hamilton Avenue. turn left(South) onto Hamilton and continue through 3 traffic lights to Galbraith Road. Turn right (West), go to LaBoiteaux Ave. Turn right and the parking lot is the first driveway on the right. From the South: North on I-75 to Galbraith Road exit and turn right off exit ramp. The rest of the directions would be the same as above.
Want to learn more: Click here: Cursillo Weekends or write us at: Catholic Cursillo of Cincinnati P.O. Box 317655 Cincinnati, Ohio 45231 or email us at:
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