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Cursillo
The Spanish word means "little course" (in Christian life). It is identified with a Roman Catholic movement that was begun in Spain after World War II with the specific intention of bringing men back into the church. By 1949 the movement had largely taken its present form. The Cursillo is normally a three-day weekend. It includes fifteen talks on Christian faith and living by laity and clergy, along with a variety of shared prayer activities and celebrations. The movement and its method quickly spread around the world, becoming a major contributor to the renewal movement. The first Cursillos were held in the United States in the 1950s, and English language events began around 1961. The term itself is a registered trademark of the National Cursillo Secretariat (Roman Catholic) and may not be used without permission. Episcopal Cursillo was founded in 1978, and in 1980 it received a license from the Roman Catholic body to conduct similar weekends for Episcopalians. Similar movements have sprung up for other denominations, such as Emmaus Walk in the United Methodist Church, but not all are chartered or recognized by the National Cursillo Secretariat. Despite a national board to set policies, Episcopal Cursillo is typically diocesan in its organization. It is open to men and women. The character of the Cursillo weekend may vary greatly from diocese to diocese. Many Episcopalians have experienced a renewal of active faith on these weekends.
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Glossary definitions provided courtesy of Church Publishing Incorporated, New York, NY,(All Rights reserved) from "An Episcopal Dictionary of the Church, A User Friendly Reference for Episcopalians," Don S. Armentrout and Robert Boak Slocum, editors.
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