What IS Cursillo^®?

A movement of the Anglican Church in the diocese which provides a method by which Christians are empowered to grow through prayer, study and action and enabled to share God's love with everyone.

Cursillo^® is a method of informing, supporting and encouraging our lives as Christians.
Cursillo^® (pronounced "kur-see-yo") is a Spanish word meaning "short course."
Cursillo^® in any diocese can only operate with the blessing of the diocesan Bishop.

What does Cursillo^® offer?

An opportunity to grow in faith.
A opportunity to experience the love and grace of God and the joy of Christian fellowship.
A way of building a dynamic Christian community for mutual support along the spiritual journey.
It embraces the insights and good teachings of all the traditions in the Anglican church.
It is a movement within the church and so it works in harmony with other groups and organisations in a parish.

Who is it for?

People just like you - laity and clergy - anyone who is:

curious.
searching.
discovering.
growing.
wanting to be glad and confident in their faith.

What is a Cursillo^® Weekend?

This is the first three days: It usually begins on a Thursday evening and ends the following Sunday afternoon.
During these three days, those attending live and work together, listening to talks given by different people, both lay and ordained.
You will hear talks on Ideals, Grace, Obstacles to Grace, the Life of Prayer, Study, Action, Lay People in the Church, Sacraments and the Christian Community.
The talks lead to lively discussion in small groups.
Learning, praying, sharing, singing, laughing and living together is the basis for discovering what it means to say, "We are the body of Christ."

What is expected of me?

There is no specific response expected of you.
Just be open to receive what God has for you.
Simply take a fresh look at what the Church has always taught - Good News - the miraculous and joyous discovery of Christ's unconditional love.

Is that really all?

Yes! There are no tricks, no gimmicks, no hidden mysteries only revealed to the initiated. If there are any surprises, that's only because the Christian life itself is full of surprises.
You aren't expected to know or do more, just reflect on being more!

And then...?

The weekend is not an end in itself but very much a beginning. Its purpose is to lead us into...

The Fourth Day

The Fourth Day is where we continue our journey together, and is the most important part of Cursillo^®. We support and encourage one another as we seek to live and work to God's praise and glory.