Pre-
- 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?
–
–
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)
- Make sure the application is fully completed and submitted at least two weeks in advance, ideally before the weekend.
- And has all the appropriate signatures.
- Encourage the candidate to list any special needs, e.g., diet, health, or physical issues, if they will impact their participation in the weekend.
- Please download the fillable Weekend Application (PDF) (opens in new tab).
- Sponsor’s Form (fillable PDF) (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).