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(More information can be found at www.days3.com) What is the purpose of Cursillo?To equip leaders of the Presbyterian Church to return to their various environments to serve to re-form those environments after the Kingdom of God. It is a call to the conscious and deliberate living of the Christian faith, seeking to make every relationship, every situation, every experience an occasion for the manifestation of God’s Kingdom according to the example of Jesus Christ. How can I attend a Cursillo weekend ?You can email us at info@cursillo.com and we will put you in touch with someone in your area. Or, if you know someone who has attended, they can provide you with an application. You can also search this site for the dates for the next Cursillo. Contact addresses should be provided for someone near you. Back to TopWhy doesn't my Church already have Cursillo ?Maybe it does! Speak to your pastor to see if he/she knows of people in your congregation who have attended. Cursillo means so many different things to those who have gone. Back to TopWhat did Cursillo Come from?
Back to TopIs Cursillo within the Teaching of the Church? Yes, Presbyterian Cursillo is faithful to the teaching of scripture and to the reformed doctrine of the Presbyterian church. Five of the weekend talks are given by PC(USA) clergy. The rest of the talk-givers must follow tightly composed outlines that adhere to reformed theology. The Presbyterian Cursillo operation manual was written by Rev. Fred Keith as part of his doctoral thesis at Columbia Theological Seminary. What is the difference between Cursillo and Pilgrimage?Some programs have chosen to be ecumenical - accepting members of more than one denomination - and thus do not call their programs Cursillo. Presbyterian Pilgrimage is one such ecumenical program. Presbyterian Cursillo and Presbyterian Pilgrimage are otherwise essentially identical. Do I have to be Presbyterian ?To attend a Presbyterian Cursillo, yes. However, most denominations have a Cursillo-type weekend experience. See our history page. What is a Reunion Group ?A reunion group is a gathering of small numbers of the Christian Community to focus and sustain their Christian walks. Small groups meet weekly, or bi-weekly, and share evidence of God working in one's life. Everyone is welcome to a reunion group. You do not have to have attended a Cursillo-type weekend. Back to TopWhat is a Gathering and Ultreya ?Gatherings and Ultreyas are larger gatherings, mostly people who have attended a Cursillo-type weekend, who come together for singing, encouragement, witness sharing, and fellowship. Ultreya translates into "keep on going". Anyone is welcome to attend a Gathering or Ultryea. You do not have to have attended a Cursillo-type weekend. Back to TopWhat happens after the weekend? The weekend is only a beginning. What you learn and share during the weekend will hopefully be taken back and put into practice in your local congregation and community. You will be supported by many others who have attended a weekend before or with you. Small groups of people who have attended a weekend meet regularly to affirm one another and to share the Christian life of Grace. These activities inspire, challenge, and encourage Christian action in homes, churches and communities. When is the next Cursillo that I can attend ?Visit the "where can I find Cursillo" page on this site and look for dates in that area. Back to Topwebmaster@cursillo.com |