who we are
what is cursillo?
Cursillo is a movement of the church. 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 and 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.
View the video to the left for a special message from
former Bishop Mark Lawrence concerning Cursillo.
what is 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 does cursilllo do?
It helps to renew and deepen Christian commitment. Cursillo is one of many renewal movements. 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 cursilllo movement about?
Cursillo is patterned on Jesus’ own example. He searched out and called a small group of potential leaders (pre-Cursillo); He trained them by word and example and inspired them with a vision (Cursillo Three-Day Weekend); He linked them together and sent them out into the world to bring the world to Him (Fourth Day).
what is pre-cursillo?
During this period, sponsors (i.e. those individuals that have been to the three-day Cursillo weekend and are living the Fourth Day) identify fellow parishioners who are leading an active Christian life and are a living witness to their love for Christ, recommending their candidacy. It is also the period that selected candidates are informed of what to expect at the three-day weekend and assisted in appropriate preparations.
what is THE THREE-DAY WEEKEND?
The Cursillo weekend brings together a diverse group of Anglicans to share the richness of many modes of worship and to broaden each one’s appreciation for our Church. Lay people conduct the weekend with two or three members of the clergy functioning as spiritual advisors. Cursillo presumes that those who attend are already well grounded in the faith. It is not intended to be a conversion experience but an enriching and deepening of what is already there. It often provides new insights into our faith as well as fostering ministry among lay people.
The weekend begins Thursday evening spent in the Chapel with meditations, discussions, and Compline. Then blessed silence is kept until after the worship on Friday morning. After breakfast participants are assigned to table groups for the weekend. The three days are filled with talks and group discussions with emphasis on the doctrine of Grace, the Sacraments, and the great Cursillo tripod: Piety, Study, and Action. Plus there is fellowship, singing, good food, and time for privacy, meditation, prayer, and walks. Eucharist is celebrated each day.
Are there cursillo secrets?
You may 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. If anything is withheld, it's only not to spoil WONDERFUL, surprise acts of kindness that you might receive. Like not wanting to tell you what's in your
wrapped Christmas present.
Where are cursillo weekends held?
All Cursillo Weekends are held at
St. Christopher Camp and Conference Center
on Seabrook Island
2810 Seabrook Island Road
John's Island, SC 29455
843-768-0429
www.StChristopher.org
(Please do not e-mail palanca to the Conference Center.
It will not be delivered)
(Directions: Pass High Hammock Road on the left and take the first right after that onto St. Christopher Lane. Follow the dirt road.)
want to sponsor someone?
To obtain a sponsor application, contact your parish priest
or your Ultreya Rector.
want to serve on team?
IF YOU HAVE A TEAM APPLICATION ON FILE THAT WAS SUBMITTED IN 2018 OR EARLIER, PLEASE SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.
Please find the form in the downloads section below.
want to nominate a weekend rector?
Nominations must be made in writing and sent to
Jim Huntley at
jimmydeux@sccoast.net
3380 Collins Creek Rd.
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
843-655-2980
Please find the form in the downloads section below.
want to JOIN THE WEEKEND PRAYER VIGIL?
Please email Ellen Walsh at ewalsh@njwalsh.com .
2024 Winter Retreat Jan. 26-28
Come join us for a weekend renewal, relaxation, and fun at St. Christopher Camp and Conference Center.
Whole weekend: $368/double or $235 single
Saturday only: $20 registration and $15 for lunch.
Space is limited so register now.
Jim Gonnella 843-297-0239 or jimginsc@aol.com