Washington DC Cursillo

Pre-Cursillo Committee

The Pre-Cursillo Committee receives, screens, and processes candidate applications and coordinates with sponsors and clergy before each weekend.

Pre-Cursillo Committee

  • Receive, process, and screen the Weekend candidate applications.
  • Make recommendations regarding candidates to the Secretariat for their action.
  • Send letters of acceptance to the candidates.
  • Check in the candidates at the Weekend and handle any monies concerning the candidates.

Sponsorship Guidelines

Who can make a weekend?

Any baptized Catholic 18 years old or older.

Who should make a weekend?

The Candidate should be open to growing in the love of God and encouraging others to grow in Christian Community.

 The Candidate should be willing to make a commitment to try group reunion and Ultreya.

Who should not make a weekend?

No one should be encouraged to attend while they are or have recently experienced emotional or psychological problems, severe trauma, or crisis that may affect their participation.

What to say before the candidate fills out the application?

Explain the 3 Day weekend.

  • It is not a secret.
  • They will hear 14 talks.
  • There are group discussions of the talks.
  • We attend Mass daily.
  • There is an opportunity for Reconciliation.
  • Explain the beauty and importance of the 4th Day.

Share the meaning and the purpose of:

  • Group Reunion
  • Spiritual Direction
  • Ultreya

Speak to God about your candidate before you speak to your candidate about Cursillo.

Weekend Application (fillable) (opens in new tab)

Please download the tri-fold flyer (PDF) (opens in new tab) for further information about Cursillo and the weekend.

For Cursillistas interested in working on a team for a Cursillo weekend, please download the fillable Team Application (PDF) (opens in new tab).