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What
is Cursillo?
The
Cursillo Movement is one method of renewal in the Church. Its
purpose is to help those in the Church understand their individual
callings to be Christian leaders. This leadership may be exercised
in work situations, in the family and social life, in leisure
activities, and within the Church.
The Santa Clara Servant Community (SCSC) is the local organization that keeps Cursillo active and growing in Santa Clara County. It is comprised of members of each and every Episcopal Church from All Saints in Palo Alto to St. Stephens-In-The-Field in San Jose; from St. Andrews in Ben Lomond to St. Joseph's in Milpitas.
The goal of Cursillo?
The
goal of Cursillo is the goal of the Church: to bring all to
Christ. This is done when informed, trained leaders set out with
the support of others having a similar commitment.
What
is the Cursillo method?
There
are three equally important parts:
Identification
of potential environments or situations to be influenced by the
Gospel and the identification of leaders or potential leaders
within those environments.
The
three-day Cursillo weekend.
And
the follow-up support system which focuses attention on Christian
action.
More
about the first part...
In
the first part of the Cursillo method, those who have already
attended a three-day weekend identify various environments which
need to be further Christianized, seek out potential leaders in
those environments, encourage them to consider the goals and
method of Cursillo, and act as their sponsors in the movement.
...and
about the second part
Away
from the everyday pressures of their lives, the participants in a
three-day Cursillo weekend form a Christian community, learning,
praying, sharing, singing, and living together. A team of lay
persons and clergy presents a series of talks covering the basics
of Christianity and centering on the mission concepts of prayer,
study, and action. During this time apart, the participants also
learn about the two-part support system for Christian leaders.
...and
the third part
In
the third part of the Cursillo method, each individual is
encouraged to live the life of grace in order to influence
environments with the Gospel through the support of:
group
reunion- frequent small group meetings with a few friends for
mutual encouragement and support in the life of grace.
Ultreya-
area meetings with others who have participated in a weekend or
who might be interested in doing that. Here they can share,
worship, and learn, so that the Church and their own faith may be
built up.
What
does Cursillo do?
- provides
basic training for leadership in mission
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When
mission is understood as the total authentic activity of the
Church (prayer, study, action), then Cursillo helps prepare us to
do those tasks and to take the initiative.
-
helps
to renew Christian commitment
Cursillo
is one among many renewel movements. Many people have said that
the Cursillo weekend provides an improtant learning experience
which supplements those lessons learned years ago in catechism or
confirmation class.
The
teaching and care given on a Cursillo weekend cause many to feel
like newly made Christians with a purpose and with support.
What
is expected of participants?
More
information?
For
more information see our links page.
For
information within your Diocese, call or write your Diocesan
office.
For
further information about the Cursillo movement in the United
States, call (703) 327-4392 during regular business hours in the
eastern time zone or write to:
National
Episcopal Cursillo
24048
Lenah Road
Aldie,
VA 20105-2312
FAX:
(703) 327-0481
Email:
NECOFFICE@aol.com
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2008 Santa Clara Servant Community
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