Arkansas Episcopal Cursillo
What is Cursillo? Cursillo is a 3-day weekend of spiritual renewal that originated in Spain in 1947. Thus the full name “Cursillo in Cristianidad”, which means “short course in Christian living”, and is intended to help Christians learn and live what is fundamental as a Christian and to help these same Christians discover and live out a personal vocation. Cursillo is a movement of the Episcopal Church under the authority of the Presiding and Diocesan Bishops. The goal of Cursillo is to bring the world to Christ by empowering adult Christian leaders through the use of a specific method, which equips and encourages Christians to live out their Baptismal Covenant to serve Christ.
What is the purpose of Cursillo? Its purpose is to help those in the church understand their individual callings to be Christian leaders. The leadership may be exercised in work situations, in the family, in social life, in leisure activities, and within the church environment. Leadership, in Cursillo, does not mean power over others, but influence on others; all of us need to be aware that we can exert a positive influence on those around us.
What does Cursillo do? It helps to renew and deepen Christian commitment. Many people have said Cursillo provides an important learning experience, which causes many to feel like newly made Christians with a purpose and with support.
What is the Cursillo movement about? Cursillo is patterned on Jesus' own example. He searched out and called a small group of potential leaders. He trained them by word and example and inspired them with a vision. He linked them together and sent them out into the world to bring the world to Him.
Are there Cursillo secrets? Some people have been told by some who have attended the weekend that they cannot tell you what Cursillo is all about or what goes on during a Cursillo weekend. This is not correct. Everything that goes on during the weekend may be told to anyone. Cursillo literature is available to anyone who wishes to read or purchase the materials.
