What is Cursillo?

The two-day retreat is an opportunity to step back from the busyness of modern life and ask some searching questions about ourselves and our relationship with God and with others. That sounds pretty scary – but Cursillo is underpinned with prayer and an acceptance of God’s grace such that we can really just be ourselves and ‘let go and let God.’ As we listen to other peoples’ stories and share our own we find new insights and food on our journey. Oh yes – and we have a lot of fun too! 

So “The Fourth Day” is not actually just one day, it’s a phrase that has been coined to describe what goes on continuously after a Cursillo. In short, there is an opportunity to join with a handful of other Cursillistas (Those who have been on a Cursillo) in a small group to meet up on a regular basis – perhaps weekly, fortnightly or monthly – to share with each other how things are going. As well as Group Reunion there are less frequent larger gatherings, often organised on a diocesan basis. These we call Ultreyas – another Spanish word! – and are times of worship and encouragement together.