Cursillo (pronounced cur-see-yo) is Spanish for little course, specifically in the teachings of Jesus. The goal of the Cursillo Movement is to make Christ the prime influence in society. Cursillo is often described as a retreat. While there is quiet time and reflection, there is more discussion among peers than in most retreats. Perhaps, it is best described as an experience of living in Christian community.
The Cursillo Movement is worldwide. It began in Spain in the mid-1940s and came to the United States in the 1960s. All local dioceses in the US are affiliated with the worldwide Cursillo through the National Cursillo Secretariat in Dallas, Texas.
The Cursillo weekend in the Diocese of Scranton begins Thursday evening and ends Sunday evening, and is conducted by a team of priests, deacons, sisters and lay people. Weekends are held at St. Gabriel's Passionist Retreat Center in Clarks Summit.
Click "What Is Cursillo" above for a short video.
Weekends
Women's Cursillo #71 -
Oct 4 - 7, 2018,
Maureen Chojnacki, Rectora
Men's Cursillo #61 -
March 28 - 31, 2019
Ray Totten, Rector
Contact Joe Alinoski (570-871-0489 or 570-876-4087) for more information.
School of Leaders/Events
Thursday, August 16, 2018 - St. Gabriel, Clarks Summit (6 - 8 pm) - School of Leaders (NOTE DAY & TIME)
Saturday, September 22, 2018 - Our Lady of Snows, Clarks Summit (9:30 - 11:30) - School of Leaders
Saturday, October 13, 2018 - Nativity BVM, Tunkhannock (10:00 - 12:00) - School of Leaders (NOTE TIME)
Saturday, November 17, 2018 - St. Matthew, E. Stroudsburg (9:30 - 11:30) - School of Leaders
Saturday, December 15, 2018 - Queen of the Apostles, Avoca (9:30 - 11:30) - School of Leaders
Ultreya
Sunday, August 12, 2018 - St. Luke, Stroudsburg, 2 - 4 pm - Ultreya CANCELLED
Sunday, November 4, 2017 - St. Luke, Stroudsburg, 2 - 4 pm - Ultreya
Sunday, November 4, 2017 - Nativity BVM in Fr. Nallin Hall, Tunkhannock, 2 - 4 pm - Ultreya
