Purpose of the Cursillo Movement

The purpose of the Cursillo Movement is to make Christian Communities possible in neighborhoods, parishes, work situations, and other places where people live the greater part of their lives. The Cursillo makes it possible for anyone in the world to live a Christian life in a natural way. It is the means by which men and women are able to live the Gospel.

Since it is a movement of the Church, the Cursillo Movement has the same apostolic purpose as the Church. As Pope Paul VI has said, “..the Church exists to evangelize.” The Cursillo Movement provides the means to accomplish this evangelization by focusing to assist the baptized to identify and complete their mission on earth. The aim of the Cursillo movement is to prepare men and women to go forth as apostles, and proclaim the Gospel.  It provides the Cursillistas (people who have experienced the Cursillo) with the training and the tools needed to sustain their mission on earth: Group Reunions, Ultreyas, and Leaders School.

History of the Cursillo Movement

Cursillo began in Spain in 1949 when Bishop Juan Hervas invited Eduardo Bonnin and other leaders of Catholic Action to assist in the work of spiritual renewal, in time the movement has spread throughout the world. In a fuller sense, Cursillo is an experience of people gathered into a small community by Christ to promote their growth in grace and to intensify their ability to be His witnesses in the world.

The word “Cursillo” means, “little course.” The Cursillo is a “little course in Christianity,” it is an encounter with Christ in a small community of the Church so that his love and grace can be brought to every aspect of life.
 

Experiencing the Cursillo

The Cursillo is a wonderful opportunity to experience the life of grace and to receive a whole vision of the Catholic faith. Many people never have that opportunity; rather they get information about the faith piecemeal over the years. To become exposed to the Church's teaching on the sacraments, the life of grace, and the fellowship of the Cursillistas community is a great gift. The Cursillo has transformed many people's lives, and we certainly encourage everyone to experience the Cursillo.

The Cursillo Movement the Los Angeles Archdiocese

In the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, the Cursillo is offered in Chinese, English, Filipino, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, and Vietnamese. The English Cursillo weekend will take place at the new Cursillo House in Pomona, CA. For more information about the Cursillo, contact the English Cursillo of Los Angeles at All Souls Parish at 626-281-0466 or via email: infor@cursillo-losangeles.org

The English Cursillo Newsletter (Click to download)

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