It begins with a weekend...

    The Cursillo Movement is introduced over a consecutive seventy-two hour period called a "Three Day Weekend."  During the three day weekend, which begins Thursday evening and ends Sunday evening, a team of religious and lay personnel present a series of rollos to the candidates and the entire group calls upon the Holy Spirit for enlightenment and guidance.  The team and candidates live as a small Christian community over the weekend and discuss these rollos in small groups.  The discussions provide an opportunity for you to share your insights about the presentations and hear how others received that same presentation.  The rollos and discussions cover a variety of topics including:

    Throughout the weekend the participants will pray together, attend daily mass and have an opportunity to receive the sacrament of reconciliation.

    Typically, by the end of the weekend, candidates have a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and a better understanding of the power of the Holy Spirit.  Also, candidates leave the weekend knowing that they have been called to spread the Word of God.

If you want to participate...

    To attend a Cursillo weekend, you  must have a sponsor who is an active  Cursillista.  Your sponsor is responsible for preparing you for the weekend, establishing you in a group reunion where you work or live and introduce you to the Ultreya in you area.

    Since the sacraments are important parts of the Catholic Cursillo experience, members of other faiths are encouraged to attend a similar program of their own denomination.  Although separate weekends are held for men and women, if you are  married, it is desirable,  but not necessary, for both you and your spouse to participate.  Due to the  intensity of the weekend, those recently divorced, grieving the loss of a loved   one, or  hurting for whatever reason should wait for a less stressful time before applying.

    Weekend Application instructions: Click on the words Cursillo application below and and fill it out and give it to your sponsor to mail in. If you need a sponsor email us at communications@cincinnati-cursillo.org and we'll try to find a sponsor for you in your area.

Click Here for a printable copy of the Cursillo application

We are challenged...

    The Cursillo is an encounter with Christ.  It  promotes a spiritual revitalization of our world.  By living a fully Christian life, we bring Christ to others, including members of our family, school, workplace, etc.  Cursillo develops a consciousness that we are called to be leaders.

History and purpose of Cursillo...

    The full name of Cursillo is Cursillo de  Cristiandad.  The word "cursillo" means short  course.  The full name translates into English as "a short course in Christian living."

    Cursillo, which started in Majorca, Spain in the 1940's, is a movement within the Catholic  Church.  The founders were dedicated to helping Catholics know Christ better.  The intention, then and now, is to give participants a renewed spirituality and a clearer understanding of how Christ can work through them to change the environments in which they live.

    The Cursillo Movement came to the United States in 1957.  That first weekend was held in Texas and was conducted in Spanish.

    The Cursillo Movement and its method are endorsed and highly encouraged by the Catholic Church.

    Please  join us in developing a deeper personal relationship with our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

Upcoming  Cursillo Weekends

Directions to McGinnis Center, University of Dayton:

From the North: South on I-75 to Edwin C. Moses Blvd exit, turn left off exit ramp. Proceed on S. Edwin C. Moses Blvd to W. Stewart St. Turn right onto W. Stewart St. and continue to Brown St. Right on Brown St. to left on Lowes St. McGinnis Center is at the corner of Lowes St. and Fredwicks Way.

From the South: North on I-75 to Edwin C. Moses Blvd exit, turn right off exit ramp. Proceed on S. Edwin C. Moses Blvd to W. Stewart St. Turn right onto W. Stewart St. and continue to Brown St. Right on Brown St. to left on Lowes St. McGinnis Center is at the corner of Lowes St. and Fredwicks Way.

Directions to St. Margaret Mary, Cincinnati, Ohio:

From the North: South on I-75 to Ronald Reagan Hwy (West). Continue on Ronald Reagan Hwy to the N. College Hill/Mt. Healthy exit (Rt 127) Hamilton Avenue. turn left(South) onto Hamilton and continue through 3 traffic lights to Galbraith Road. Turn right (West), go to LaBoiteaux Ave. Turn right and the parking lot is the first driveway on the right.

From the South: North on I-75 to Galbraith Road exit. Turn right off exit ramp onto Galbraith Road (West). Continue on Galbraith Road to LaBoiteaux Ave. Turn right and the parking lot is the first driveway on the right.

If you haven’t invited that person whom the Lord has placed in your mind and heart, call them today. Sometimes all it takes for someone to say yes to the Lord is to “hear His voice” through us inviting them to come.

Want to learn more:

    Click here: Cursillo Weekends

    or write us at:

        Catholic  Cursillo of Cincinnati

        P.O. Box 317655

        Cincinnati, Ohio 45231

    or email us at:

communications@cincinnati-cursillo.org