Just click the image below if you already have a pdf reader you can rightclick and saveas to save it to your computer. Mar 17, 2020 in light of this we will have to cancel all upcoming cursillo s scheduled for march, april, and may, as well as parish ultreyas and school of leaders. Cursillo proper is unabashedly catholic, although it is. There is much more to the cursillo movement than just a 3. Cursillo is a movement of the church aimed at helping those in the church understand their individual calling to be christian leaders. Those interested in attending must be a stable, adultaged catholic who can validly receive the sacraments. Welcome to cursillo, a lay movement of the roman catholic diocese of hamilton, ontario canada.
Secretariatboard our secretariat is a group of volunteers who commit their time and talent to our movement. I made cursillo in toronto in 1976, with the table. This course uses a schedule and format like the three day cursillo. Cursillo is the original threeday movement, and has since been licensed for use by several mainline christian denominations, some of which have retained the trademarked cursillo name, while others have modified its talksmethods and given it a different name. The cursillo weekend and christian enculturation the ottawa. Cursillo is a lay movement within the diocese of san diego.
Eduardo bonnin at the 3rd world ultreya in rome explains cursillo this way and i quote. Foundational charism 3day manual called the stepby step this. The cursillo movement is a powerful instrument for restoring the world to christ with its. Master 41 canadian conference of catholic cursillos. This is due, in part, to the fact that the purpose of cursillo is multi faceted. The name cursillo is spanish, meaning short course, and is often associated with a 3day weekend which is only one aspect of the cursillo movement. After exchanges of many emails and telephone calls from the og, visits from the toronto cursillo movement and attendance at. Structuring our christian lives to make a difference in the world.
Layman eduardo bonnin, inspired by the holy spirit, was the primary leader in founding the cursillo movement, with the support of bishop juan hervas. It has come to us from the spanish roman catholic church. The washington secretariat extends our heartfelt thanks to. In their witnesses of faith, we offer you the opportunity to grow your faith, experience gods love and join a supportive catholic christian community anchored. One that you attend a weekend that is only catholic, and two bring earplugs. Publications and resources episcopal cursillo ministry. Ecm national conference 2017 oklahoma city october 2728, 2017. The cursillo leaders manual states, during an address given in rome on february 6. Today it is a worldwide movement with centers in countries such as. Cursillo is a spanish word that means short course and is pronounced kurseeyo. Cursillo evolved from catholic men who chose to dedicate themselves to the evangilization of young men in majorca, spain.
Ottawa catholic cursillo movement june 4, 2016 come to the grand ultreya on june 8, 2016 at holy cross parish on walkley rd. Diocese of phoenix cursillo movement teams in formation. Cursillo is a recognized worldwide movement of the roman catholic church, based on the charism given by the holy spirit to eduardo bonnin in the early 1940s in mallorca, spain. In march we had a wonderful celebration of the thirtieth anniversary of weekends in niagara. Cursillo provides a unique method to enable men and women to work together to christianize their environments. I left my cursillo weekend in 1976 on fire for christ, having encountered him in a. The cursillos in christianity, are a movement that. The cursillo movement worldwide and the francophone. Approximately three dozen men or women the weekends are not coed meet from thursday evening until sunday evening with a team of two priests or one priest and a deacon or a nun and from fifteen to thirty laypeople.
The cursillo movement cursillo the name means a short course is one method of renewal of the church. Just click the image below if you already have a pdf reader you can rightclick and saveas to save it. Those who experience the cursillo movement know it is more than just three days of religious instruction. Try this version of the pdf brochure with second page rotated.
It offers links to 1,550 cursillo related websites and to 81 separate catholic and protestant movements based on the cursillo. Cursillo is a worldwide lay movement which began with the first weekend in 1944 on the island of mallorca, spain. The purpose of the cursillo movement is to bring the good news that god loves us by the best means possible, friendship, to the best that is in each person. Sponsoring a candidate to cursillo is a serious responsibility. The name cursillo is spanish, meaning short course, and is often associated with a 3day weekend.
The archdiocese of toronto cursillo movement charity. The cursillo movement an instrument raised up by god for the proclamation of the gospel in our time. Information about our movement for cursillistas and people wanting to find out what we are about. This is not because the cursillo movement is a secret organization. Cursillo proper is unabashedly catholic, although it is open to noncatholics as well.
Diocese of phoenix cursillo movement support cursillo at mt. It is your generous donations that make it possible. To explain cursillo to someone who has never experienced cursillo is at best, difficult. It offers links to 1,550 cursillorelated websites and to 81 separate catholic and protestant movements based on the cursillo. Find 11 listings related to cursillo movement in las vegas on. The francophone cursillo movement of canada organization chart and activities of the cursillo movement within our 22 dioceses. The purpose of the cursillo movement is to convert christians to a deeper relationship with god and to help them to understand their individual callings to be christian leaders. Obtain and study the sponsors booklet, which is summarized below. Cursillo the method helps to create communities of christians who are interested in bringing the good news to their environments as they grow and become authentic christians themselves. Although the first step is a 3day weekend encounter, the real value begins after after attending a weekend. No one can fully explain how god touches each person in his specialunique way throughout the various elements. The cursillo movements new leaders manual in english cursillos on. The fourth day newsletter archdiocese of toronto cursillo. It is an effort to change the spiritual environment, to bring jesus christ into the world.
The lay director is responsible to the bishop of san diego. Patrick, 3535 72nd street east, inver grove heights, mn. If you continue to have problems printing the correct orientation in duplex mode. Diocese of phoenix cursillo movement prayer list, prayer.
The diocese of boise is blessed with the gift of the cursillo movement. Official site of the erie diocesan cursillo movement. The three day weekend is the start of the cursillo journey. Typically, a cursillo begins on a thursday evening at 6. Overall it is a worthwhile weekend, but i would make sure of two things. Cursillo is not a cult, it has been a movement in the church for over 25 years, with a few who have led parts of it astray. Cursillo, which means short course, started in spain in the 1940s, is a lay movement within the catholic church. The cursillo movement began in spain in the mid 1940s on the island of mallorca. To understand what the cursillo movement is all about, a person must first realize that the cursillo movement is a method of spirituality. We were joined by representatives from huron and toronto and, of course, bishop michael was with us. There are a few aspects of the cursillo movement and its offshoots that should cause believers to be wary.
The cursillo movement of the archdiocese of toronto. Cursillo is an encounter with oneself, christ, and others. Starting at 7pm, we will celebrate 50 years of cursillo in ottawa. Box 799 jarrell, tx 76537 5127462020 fax 5127462030. Cursillo spread rapidly throughout spain and then to austria, germany, belgium, france and italy. John paul ii learn how cursillo is more than a simple weekend. These leaders, and all the tireless veterans in the toronto movement, quietly sustained the cursillo environment of the last 12 years that i ever. The cursillo movement is a movement of the catholic church. The cursillo movement of the archdiocese of toronto the. Today, cursillo is a worldwide movement in nearly all south and central american countries, the united. First is the movements origin in roman catholicism.
The history of the cursillo movement in the diocese of phoenix goes back almost 60 years and most of that time has been anchored at the holy grounds of mt. For more history and information, see cursillo on wikipedia. Cursillos in christianity is a movement within the church that, through a method of its own tries to, and through gods grace manages to. Includes news, events, guidelines, finances, supplies, and related links.
Please enjoy these brief, heartfelt testimonials given freely by members of our movement. On this the dawn of the 50th anniversary of the toronto cursillo movement, i thought of all the lay directors of the movement since my own weekend of november 2001, whose role i am now settling into. In the 1960s, pope paul vi officially designated cursillo as a renewal movement of the church and named st. The first cursillo given in english in canada occurred in toronto in 1963, led by a team from chicago, usa. As a cursillista, i am aware that the cursillo movement is a fruitful source of evangelization and renewal within our church. Cursillos in christianity is a movement that, through a method of its own tries to, and through gods grace manages to. For those of you who are searching, cursillos in christianity is a movement for catholic renewal that begins with a short, threeday course in christianity.
Overview of cursillo history and its current expansion in the world. This goal is accomplished by the cursillo method of fostering piety, study, and action through the various groups and structures of the movement. National cursillo movement national cursillo center p. At this meeting a national secretariat was organized, and a national cursillo office currently in dallas, texas was established. Today because of bishop edmond carmodys continuous concern toward diocesan evangelization, his gracious support caused the movement to build a new cursillo center. The cursillo movements new leaders manual in english. These men of prayer were seeking to serve the lord, and the cursillo movement was formed by the. Cursillo literature cites several different definitions for the purpose of the cursillo movement. Sep 26, 2004 cursillo is not a cult, it has been a movement in the church for over 25 years, with a few who have led parts of it astray. They oversee and coordinate the efforts of each committee listed above. Cursillo history english diocese of corpus christi. It was founded in majorca, spain by eduardo bonnin.
They knew that when they lived their cursillo, it changed their lives. It is suggested that recent converts should wait 2 years before attending. The cursillo movement worldwide and the francophone cursillo. The cursillo movement in the diocese of laredo, texas is alive and well. Donate once or monthly, give securities, or fundraise for the archdiocese of toronto cursillo movement using canadahelps, your onestop shop for supporting any canadian charity. The cursillo movement candidate application diocese of charlotte, nc. The cursillo movement came to the united states at waco, texas in 1957. The cursillo movement of the archdiocese of toronto the fourth day newsletter.
The guidelines are based on information found in nec q. For those of you sharing the message of cursillo with others, we have made a brochure available for you to download and print. Its traditions are, in fact, deeply rooted in catholicism. December national mailing year for priests june 19, 2009 june 19, 2010. The cursillo movement began in spain in 1949, when a group of men dedicated themselves, after the spanish civil war, to bringing the men of mallorca, spain closer to christ. The faq answers many questions and remains open to yours. The movement began in the roman catholic church in spain during the late 1940s with the intention of building faith and renewing the church. Please accept my sincere appreciation for your dedication in sharing gods word through prayer and action. The cursillo movement has as its goal to share with the community the essence of christianity and christian values and in this way gradually transform the community from within. Some printers have printable areas that do not allow the brochure to print accurately. See how the cursillo movement has spread in many christian denominations and is at the origin of a great number of renewal movements. The cursillo movement is a movement of lay people, priests, and religious in and of the church, whose goal is to restore all things in jesus christ. While the wording definitions may vary, the idea is the same. The new center is a blessing of opportunity to collaborate with evangelization movements that are using the facilities for weekend retreats, i.
In 1984, the canadian conference of catholic cursillos was established, becoming the national secretariat for the english speaking movement in canada. In these articles, i will examine cursillo in terms of theology, methodology, and results. The cursillo movement in the united states was organized nationally in 1965. Furthermore, it is linked to the national conference of catholic bishops. Cursillo kurseeyo literally means little course and is an intense threeday spiritual retreat, the purpose of which is a deep personal encounter with jesus christ. I spoke with bishop nevares as well as father kilian, marco ledezma the spanish lay director, and cathy allen who is the rectora for the march 26th womens cursillo in northern arizona. The course begins on thursday evening and concludes on sunday. Candidate information to be completed by the applicant please fill in online, then print to attend a cursillo you must be a baptized catholic and able to receive the sacraments. The cursillo spanish for short course movement did not just happen. The brochure is a pdf file and you will need a pdf reader to view it. The movement is promoted by the world body of cursillos in christianity. Sample cursillo witness talk for parish mass 35 minutes. Diocese of phoenix cursillo movement the voice, news.
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