What is Cursillo?

Cursillo is intended to help Christians learn and live what is fundamental to being a Christian. It is to help these same Christians discover and live out a personal vocation. Cursillo is a ministry 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. It uses a specific Cursillo Method which equips and encourages Christians to live out their Baptismal Covenant in service to Christ.

Cursillos 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. It helps all of us to be aware that we can exert a positive influence on those around us as members of the Jesus Movement.

What does Cursillo do?

Cursillo helps to renew and deepen Christian commitment. Many people have said Cursillo provides an important enrichment experience which helps them feel renewed as Christians and able to move forward with purpose and with support.