Cursillo (pronounced kur-see-yo) is a Spanish word meaning "short course". It begins on a Thursday evening and ends Sunday evening. During those three days the Cursillistas (those attending the weekend) live and work together, listening to talks given by deacons and laypeople. They also attend Mass, receive Communion and visit the Blessed Sacrament daily.

A Cursillo can only be made once in a lifetime; therefore it is not a substitute for a retreat. Actually, the Cursillo makes succeeding retreats more profitable and Cursillistas are encouraged to make regular retreats. The basic atmosphere of a Cursillo differs greatly from the individual solitude of a retreat. The Cursillo weekend is not silent. The teachings of Christ are experienced and shared in a climate of joy and a spirit of community.

The Cursillo is an encounter with Christ. Correctly applied and overseen, the Cursillo Movement can have very positive results in the spiritual revitalization of the world. The Christ-likeness in a few people is contagious. The transference of Christ's values to others in one's family, school, place of business, etc., is the Christianizing of environments the Cursillo promotes. The goal of the movement is that Christ be the prime influence in society. See below for upcoming weekend dates.

CONTACT US

For more information or to register for a Cursillo weekend, please contact St. Timothy Parishioners Scott & Juli Rinefort

(949) 878-8190 | rinefort@yahoo.com