Cursillo | English Weekends | Grand Ultreyas | Filipino Weekends | Forms | Prayer Requests | FAQ The Spirit Newsletter On-Line | Catholic Voice | Diocese of Oakland | Other Sites Cursillo What is Cursillo? FROM THE OAKLAND CURSILLO COMMUNITY This is your invitation to make a Cursillo weekend, which is a three day learning, sharing experience of living in a Christian Community. The word "Cursillo" in Spanish, means "a short course." Cursillo is an abbreviation of the full title: CURSILLO DE CHRISTIANDAD, which means "A Short Course in Christian Community Living." During the three days of the weekend, a person not only hears what it really means to be a Christian but actually gets to experience the joy of building and being a part of a genuine Christian Community. Think of it as building block for small Christian groups within the parish. Find someone in your parish who has made the weekend, and sign up now. The invitation is open. De Colores Diocese of Oakland English-Speaking Cursillo Movement HOLY REDEEMER CENTER is the site for four weekends in 2009. Men's Cursillo - February 26 - March 1, 2009 Women's Cursillo - March 5 - 8, 2009 Men's Cursillo - October 1 - 4, 2009 Women's Cursillo - October 15 - 18, 2009 Men's Cursillo Weekend De Colores and many thanks to the Men's Team, led by Rector Larry Schafer, to the sponsors and to the new Cursillistas for another wonderful, faith-filled weekend. Blessed by beautiful weather and by God, twenty-one new Cursillistas are filled with a new appreciation for Christ, for his love, and for the love of the team and their new Cursillo community. Bless all of you for your prayers of support throughout the weekend. Women's Cursillo Weekend De Colores and many thanks to the Women's Team, led by Rectora Liz Rigney, to the sponsors and to the new Cursillistas for another wonderful, faith-filled weekend. Blessed by beautiful weather, a little rain, and by God, nineteen new Cursillistas are filled with a new appreciation for Christ, for his love, and for the love of the team and their new Cursillo community. Bless all of you for your prayers of support throughout the weekend. Women’s Fourth Day, November 23rd 2-4 p.m.at St. Raymond Parish Kids Club. GRAND ULTREYA - 2nd Quarter 2009 - at the Cathedral of Christ the Light If you want to be on the planning team for this and other Diocesan-wide Grand Ultreyas, please contact David Grubbs, (925) 484-0862 or by email drgrubbs@pacbell.net. FORMS Fill-in forms are available on-line for Candidates, Sponsors, and to indiacte you willingness to work on the weekend team: Candidate Applications Sponsor Forms Work Application Please start talking to your potential candidates now! Beat the rush! Send in those applications! Don't wait for the last minute. Please pray about sponsoring and get those applications in. Diocese of Oakland Filipino Cursillo Movement 2008/2009 Cursillo Weekend dates and locations will be announced soon. Check the Web Site for these dates. CURSILLO WEB SITE. Please go to http://www.oakdiocesecursillo.org . Copy and paste or type this address into your browser) and check it out! There is a wonderful description of the three day weekend, upcoming weekend dates, you can download applicant and sponsor forms, work applications, see the lastest 'Spirit,' and even print a Cursillo brochure if you'd like to share one with a potential candidate. PRAYER REQUESTS God bless each of you for all of the prayers you have offered for the many prayer requests that have come to you via email. Bless all who have asked, all who have need of prayer and all who continue to pray! ANSWERS TO FAQ: Who may take part? The Cursillo Weekend is open to all Baptized Christians, 25 years of age or older, who are emotionally mature. Attention is paid to special needs such as diet, medication and lodging, if needed. How much does it cost? The cost of the weekend is approximately $100.00. This includes all meals and lodging. Scholarships are available on request. Sponsorship? Every applicant must have a sponsor who has already attended a Cursillo weekend. The Sponsor Form (pdf) is on-line. The Sponsor provides encouragement and support for your experience. They also provide assistance in transportation, and other arrangements. Your sponsor and a Deacon, Priest or your Pastor MUST sign your application. The Application Form (pdf) is on-line. After your application is signed, your sponsor will submit it. If needed, we can assist in arranging a sponsor for you. May you be blessed with God's wisdom as you consider this beautiful experience. The SPIRIT NEWSLETTER (pdf) will be on-line soon. Meet your Advisory Council and details of Cursillo activity in the Diocese of Oakland. Work a Cursillo? Apply now (pdf) for upcoming weekends. A CURSILLO BOCHURE (pdf) is available on-line.