Cursillo in Southwest Florida

Cursillo is a three-day weekend, held at DaySpring Conference Center in Ellenton, which begins on Thursday evening and ends on Sunday. During the three days, participants hear a variety of talks given by lay persons and clergy, who have spent time working together, planning and preparing for the Cursillo Weekend.

A Cursillo Weekend is not a retreat, with fasting or extended periods of silence. Rather, it is an experience in Christian education, where participants have an opportunity to meet clergy and laity who are seeking to strengthen their faith. Shared prayer, worship, study, music, fellowship, laughter, and tears all work together to create a loving atmosphere where one can feel the reality of God's free and unconditional love. The Holy Eucharist is celebrated daily.

Cursillo, spanish for "A Short Course in Christian Living," is an opportunity to grow in faith and in spirituality. Through weekend events, Cursillo (pronounced (Cur-SEE'-yo) participants gain:

• an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the teachings of Jesus and how we can serve him.
• an experience of living in a loving and caring Christian community.
• a continuing community that gives support and encouragement empowering the renewed Christians to persevere in carrying out their Baptismal vows.

Visit our Diocesan Cursillo website at cursilloswfla.org to find out more about this life-changing opportunity.