The Weekend
The Cursillo method includes a three-day weekend, which begins on Thursday evening and concludes on Sunday.
During this time, talks are given by lay persons and clergy who have spent time working together planning and preparing for the weekend.
The weekend is an opportunity to meet other individuals who are seeking to strengthen their faith. It provides an opportunity through shared prayer, worship, singing, study, fellowship, discussion, and love to experience the reality of the gift of God’s grace.
The Cursillo weekend is not a retreat, nor is there any fasting or extended periods of silence. The Eucharist is celebrated daily.
Cursillistas return from the weekend with a renewed commitment to work for Christ. To maintain this commitment, Cursillistas are encouraged to join in the activities of the community of persons who have also experienced the weekend.
The purpose of this community is to give strength and support to each other in order that each person might grow in faith and develop their particular gifts of ministry.