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cursillo
in the
Episcopal Diocese of West Texas
Cursillo
(a Spanish word meaning little course) gives
church members the tools and "rules of
life" to enthusiastically share the joys of
knowing Christ with others in their everyday
environments.
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| Cursillo is patterned on Jesus' own
example. He searched out and called groups of
potential leaders, trained them and sent them out
to bring the world to Him. The Cursillo weekend begins on
Thursday evening and ends on Sunday afternoon.
During the weekend, participants engage in study,
reflection, fellowship, and worship.
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The Fourth Day is the period that
comprises the rest of one's life living the
Baptismal Covenant in the life of the church. It
is composed of three major elements:
- Group
Reunion...a
small group of friends who meet weekly
and hold each other accountable for their
spiritual journey;
- Ultreya...usually held monthly,
a larger meeting for support and building
of community spirit within the movement;
- Spiritual
Direction...a
commitment to seek out skilled lay
persons or clerics for spiritual
direction to provide help in deepening
one's union with Christ.
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| The first Cursillo
weekends were developed in the Roman Catholic
Church in Majorca, Spain. Spanish airmen who were
stationed at air bases in Texas in the early
1940's brought Cursillo to the United States. The
first Cursillo weekend in the Episcopal Church
was conducted in the early 1960's with help from
Roman Catholic sponsors in the Diocese of Iowa. The
first Cursillo weekend conducted in the Diocese
of West Texas took place in January 1972. Since
then, more than 200 Cursillo weekends have been
held in this diocese with more than 6000 persons
having attended.
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Cursillo is open to all adult Episcopalians, men
and women, married or single.
Laity and clergy alike are invited to join the
fellowship. Husbands and wives may attend the
same Cursillo Weekend, or they may go on
different weekends.
Cursillo is a
movement of the Church, and the Bishop of the
Diocese of West Texas has the full
responsibility for its conduct within this
diocese. The National Cursillo Committee
provides training programs, publications, and
information within the copyright parameters
obtained from the Catholic Church to operate
Cursillo within the Episcopal Church.
Within the diocese, the
Cursillo Secretariat (whom the bishop appoints)
and the Cursillo Servant Community assist the
bishop. The Secretariat is composed of
representatives from the seven convocations
within the diocese. The Servant Community is
composed of those who desire to devote their time
and talents to the movement. The Secretariat is
the policy body, and the Servant Community
conduct activities and studies, and provide news
and information.
Every participant
has a sponsor who has attended a Cursillo
weekend. This sponsor assists in preparation
for the weekend and, more importantly, stays
in touch with participants after the weekend.
If you know someone in your parish who has
attended a Cursillo weekend, ask them to tell
you more and how to get started. If you do
not know someone, ask your rector to find
someone for you.
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Information
and Forms
Episcopal Cursillo Leaders Workshop registration
Team Interest Application
Cursillo Registration Form
Sponsor Application
National Cursillo office
Calendar listings
Calendar monthly view
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