Cursillo

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Are you ready for a personal encounter with Christ? Have you been thinking about going on a Cursillo weekend but the time just has not been right? NOW is the time to sign up for the upcoming weekends: March 5-8, 2020 for men and March 19-20, 2020 for women. Only 32 participants from Central Indiana can attend each weekend. So now is the time to sign up. The applications and information about the weekends can be found on www.cursillo-cicc.org. You may also call Ann Stankiewicz at 317-578-0886 for more information.

What is Cursillo?

The Cursillo is an encounter with Christ. Correctly applied, the Cursillo Movement can have very positive results in the spiritual revitalization of the world. The Christian likeness in a few good people is contagious.

Cursillo (pronounced kur-see-yo) is a Spanish word meaning "little" or "short course." It begins on a Thursday evening and ends the following Sunday night. During those three days, those attending live and work together listening to talks given by priests and laity. They also share the Eucharist and pray together.

The titles of the weekend talks indicate their content: Ideal, Grace, Laity, Faith, Holiness, Formation, the Sacraments, Evangelization, Obstacles to a life of Grace, Leaders, Evangelization of the Environment, Christian Life, Christian Community, and Group Reunion. Each talk is followed by a discussion period.

The "after activity" of the Cursillo is known as the Fourth Day. During this time, perseverance is important just as it is in any method of renewal. In the Cursillo Movement, the community spirit is continued after the three days through the "Ultreya" or reunions of the community. These are available monthly as a means of growth in understanding and zeal within the Christian community. Reunions of smaller groups of friends are also available in order for them to encourage one another in spiritual improvement and the Christian apostolate.

A Cursillo is an encounter with Christ. That sounds too simple, but it's not. Think about it. A real meeting with Christ. If that is understood, then the power, beauty, and joy of the Cursillo Movement will be understood.

Interested? Here are a couple of steps to take:

1. Contact the parish office at (317) 546-4065
2. Talk to your parish priest.
3. Talk with someone who has already made a Cursillo.
4. Check out the Indianapolis Cursillo movement web site
5. Download our brochure.
6. Read the Latest Cursillo Newsletter, The Voice.
7. Attend one!

Click here to go to the Central Indiana Cursillo Community site!