WELCOME TO KENT CURSILLO

Kent Cursillo can be found in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent in Southwestern Ontario. We are part of the Diocese of London. There are three other movements in this diocese, Sarnia Cursillo, London Cursillo, and Windsor-Essex Cursillo. You will find links to the home pages of these movements on the links page. Just click on the Links button at left.

If you would like to be on team and have never filled out an application, now is the time. Click on the "Team Application" button at left, fill it out and give it to the Spiritual Director, Sr. Pat or to anyone on Secretariat. All applicants will be given serious consideration.

Curious about Cursillo? Read on!

Cursillo in Christianity

In today's world, can Christianity penetrate the many areas of secular life? Can it live there? Can it grow there? Can it transform the world in a way that is more fruitful than the past, keeping with the times? The Cursillo Movement thinks so. It proposes no new type of spirituality, but simply a method through which one's spirituality may be developed, lived and shared in any area of human life where there are Christians willing to dedicate their lives to God in an ongoing manner.

Cursillo as an Instrument of Renewal

The Cursillo Movement is a powerful instrument of renewal in the Church. Its aim is to concentrate closely on the Person and teachings of Jesus Christ. The Cursillo gives those who attend it a living understanding of basic Christian truths and the desire to serve the Church. What's more, it provides a means to continue the Christian formation which is begun in the three day exercises.

The Cursillo Weekend

Cursillo (pronounced KUR-SEE-YO) is a Spanish word meaning "Short Course". It begins on a Thursday evening and ends on Sunday afternoon. During the three days, those attending live and work together, listening to talks given by priests and lay people. They also attend Mass, receive Communion, and visit the Blessed Sacrament daily. The titles of just a few of the many talks are: Ideals, Grace, Study, Action, Christian Community. Each talk is followed by a discussion period. Two Spiritual Directors of the Weekend and a Cursillo team of lay people spend weeks working and praying together in preparation.

The Cursillo is Not a Retreat

A Cursillo can be made only once in a lifetime, therefore it is not a substitute for a retreat. The basic atmosphere of a Cursillo differs greatly from the individual solitude of a retreat. During the three day exercises, the teachings of Christ are discussed in a climate of joy with song and laughter a common sound.

Encounter With Christ

A Cursillo is an encounter with Christ. That sounds too simple, but it's not. Think about it. A real meeting with Christ. If that is understood then the power, joy and beauty of the Cursillo Movement will be understood. Interested? Attend one!