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purpose of the Cursillo Movement is to create small groups
that can evangelize their environments with the Gospel of
Jesus Christ. The purpose of the Method is to help persons
live the Christian life of Piety, Study, and Prayer.
On one level, Cursillo is a three day course in Christian
Living ("Cursillo" is a Spanish word meaning short
course). On a deeper level, it is the beginning of a renewed
apostolic vision. It proposes no new type of spirituality,
but presents an orthodox, proven method through which one's
spirituality may be developed, lived, and shared.
The Aim is to concentrate on the person and teachings of
Christ. Moreover, it provides a means to continue the Christian
Life in a secular and often hostile world. The three day
weekend begins on a Thursday evening and ends the following
Sunday night. During the three days, those attending live
in community, listening to talks given by priests, and lay
men and women. Each talk is followed by group discussions.
The priests who are the spiritual advisors, and the lay
men and women who make up the team, spend weeks working
and praying together in preparation for the weekend. The
talks are: Ideals, Grace, Faith, Piety, Study, Sacraments,
Action, Group Reunion, and The Fourth Day.
During the three day exercises, the teachings of Christ
are discussed in a climate of joy, and with songs of praise.
Unlike a spiritual retreat, a Cursillo can be made only
once. The basic atmosphere differs greatly from the individual
solitude of a retreat.
To attend Cursillo, you must be at least twenty-one years
old and be a confirmed Episcopalian in good standing. Also,
your parish priest must approve your application. There
is also a cost involved for the Cursillo, however some financial
aid is available.
Cursillo will change your life. Numerous members of St
Peter's have attended in the past, where their lives were
changed or touched by Christ and the friendships formed.
For more information, contact
Carolyn Lewis
Barbara Rumley
946-8151
or just ask anyone you know who has attended!
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