The Cursillo Movement’s methodology is introduced over a consecutive seventy-two hour period called a “3-Day Weekend.”  During the 3-Day weekend, which begins Thursday evening and ends Sunday evening, a team of religious and lay personnel present a series of talks to the candidates and the entire group calls upon the Holy Spirit for enlightenment and guidance.  The team and candidates live as a small Christian community over the weekend and discuss these talks in small groups.  The discussions provide an opportunity to share insights about the presentations and hear how others received that same presentation.  The talks and discussions cover a variety of topics including:

• The lay person’s role within the Church

• Meaning of grace and sacraments

• Importance of prayer and the study of God

• Christian  leadership and living Christianity in community

• Our call to bring Christ to others and transform the very environments in which we live

• The importance of supporting one another in our efforts to live a truly Christian life

The weekend is not a quiet retreat. Instead, a full schedule of activities includes discussion, private and communal prayer, music, and fun.  Eucharistic liturgy is celebrated on Saturday and reconciliation is available.  This is a joyous weekend in the environment of a living Christian community.

Typically, by the end of the weekend, candidates have a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and a better understanding of the power of the Holy Spirit.  Also, candidates leave the weekend knowing that they have been called to spread the Word of God by being “leaven” within their environments.