Cursillo

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What is Cursillo?

• An opportunity to grow in faith and in spirituality.
• A deeper understanding of the teachings of Jesus and how we can serve Him.
• An experience of living and sharing with others in a loving and caring Christian community and realizing that this can be extended into our own environment
• A continuing community that gives support and encouragement to help Christians carry out their Baptismal Vows.

​​What are the Requirements to Join

• Must be an Episcopalian
• Must be approved by Mother Carolyn
• Must attend a Cursillo weekend

What Training is available
Cursillo includes a weekend that begins on Thursday or Friday evening and concludes on Sunday. The weekend includes fifteen talks, five meditations and a Eucharist every day. The Cursillo weekend is not a retreat, but an opportunity to meet clergy and laity seeking to strengthen our faith. It provides an environment to experience the reality of the gift of God’s love through shared prayer, individual meditation, worship, study, fellowship, laughter, tears, and unconditional love.  

Expectations after the Weekend

• Each person returning from a weekend is encouraged to join in the activities “the Fourth Day” Community. The purpose of this community is to give strength and support to each other as we grow in faith and develop our unique gifts of ministry.
• To be open and willing to respond to what you experience, to share your feelings with others, and allow them to share theirs with you.
• To make a genuine effort to discover where you are and where or how you can grow in your Christian life.
• To feel secure in the knowledge that you are accepted where you are and as you are, and to know that a specific response is not expected of you.

​How to Contact the Ministry Leader
Use the forms on this page to contact Mother Carolyn to request information or ask questions, or show your interest in attending an upcoming weekend.