Frequently Asked
Questions
How does Presbyterian Cursillo accomplish its aims?
During the three days of a Cursillo weekend, participants form a small Christian
community, worship and study together and communicate with one another in order
to gain a personal, living awareness of their faith and the joys and
responsibilities such a faith brings. The weekend itself is centered around
talks, with some given by lay people and some by clergy. After each talk the
participants and staff, in small groups, interact and discuss the presentation.
Who goes to Presbyterian Cursillo?
The weekend is not designed to convert from unbelief to belief. It is intended
for Presbyterians who already have faith and who seek
continued growth in that faith and commitment. It is the goal of Cursillo to
guide participants into an even closer and more personal relationship with
Christ, and to heighten their joy, deepen their faith and invigorate their life
in Christ. Cursillo intends to return the participants to all the environments
in which they have influence and, through them, to affect those environments in
a Christian manner. Both single and married persons are welcome. Married couples
should attend together, if possible. The staff is composed of clergy and lay
persons who have previously attended a weekend and have been trained to serve in
this leadership role.
How can I attend a Presbyterian Cursillo?
Fill out an application online or print the application and mail it to the
Registrar. Anyone who has previously
attended may serve as a sponsor and provide you with details. After applying,
you will be notified at least five weeks prior to the Cursillo you are scheduled
to attend.
How much does it cost?
Costs for the weekend are primarily the charges for lodging, meals and use of
the retreat center. Since the staff pay their own expenses, and since much of
the material used during the weekend is contributed by fellow Presbyterians,
costs are kept to a minimum. The fees
are $150.00 per participant at Texas Baptist Encampment in Palacios, $165
per participant at Camp Cho-Yeh and $210 per participant at Camp
Allen. In
order that no one be prohibited because of expense, full or partial scholarships
are available on a confidential basis. You may discuss a scholarship with the Registrar.
What happens after Presbyterian Cursillo is over?
The weekend is only a beginning. What you learn and share during the weekend is
intended to be taken and put into practice in local congregations and
communities. You will be supported by many others who have attended a weekend.
You will have the opportunity to meet weekly in small groups to reinforce one
another and to share the Christian life. Larger groups meet every four to six
weeks to share the joy and fellowship of our faith. The objective of Cursillo is
to inspire, challenge and equip each local church member for Christian action in
the church, home, place of work and community.
Is Presbyterian Cursillo for me?
Seek Gods guidance in making your decision. Some of those who have attended
wondered whether they should go. Now that they have attended, they want to share
this wonderful gift from God with you. One measure of Cursillos impact is the
large number of participants who want to return to serve on staff at a
subsequent weekend. Consider attending a weekend that will truly enrich your
faith and life!
What are some of the churches that participants have come from?
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From Churches
in the New Covenant Presbytery Area
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From Churches
Elsewhere
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(PC = Presbyterian church)
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Broadmoor PC - Baton Rouge, LA
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Braeburn PC
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Kirk Pines Hot Springs AK
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Brenham PC
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Uniting Church Parks, NSW, Australia
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Christ Evangelical PC (CEPC)
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Calvary PC Huntington Beach CA
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City of Refuge PC
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Solana Beach PC Solana Beach CA
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Clear Lake PC (CLPC)
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First PC Orlando FL
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Covenant PC College Station
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First PC Commerce GA
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Emmanuel PC - Galveston
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First PC Evanston IL
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First PC Bay City
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Broadmoor PC Shreveport LA
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First PC Houston
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First PC
Lake Charles LA
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First PC Kingwood
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Colonial PC Kansas City, MO
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First PC Baytown
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Presbytery of Cincinnati Cincinnati OH
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First PC Dickenson
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Presbytery of Grace Salem OR
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First PC Navasota
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First PC Edmund OK
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First PC Pasadena
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First PC Guthrie OK
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First PC Pearland
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Kirk of the Hills PC Tulsa OK
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First PC Texas City
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First PC Irwin PA
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Grace PC
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Pleasant Hills PC Pittsburgh PA
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Grand Lakes PC Katy
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New Ebenezer PC TN
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Heritage PC
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John Knox PC
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Memorial Drive PC (MDPC)
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From Other
Churches in Texas
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Northwoods PC
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Mathews PC Albany TX
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Pines PC
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First Central PC Abilene TX
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Presbytery of New Covenant
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Grace PC Arlington TX
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St. Andrews PC
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Genesis PC Austin TX
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St. Andrews PC Beaumont
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Westlake Hills PC Austin TX
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St. Giles PC
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Faith PC Brownsville TX
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St. John PC
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Grace PC Corpus Christi TX
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St. Luke PC
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Canyon Creek Dallas TX
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St. Paul PC
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First PC Dallas TX
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St. Stephen PC
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Highland Park PC Dallas TX
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St. Thomas PC
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Eldorado PC Eldorado TX
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Timber Ridge PC - Woodlands
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First PC El Paso TX
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Trinity PC League City
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First PC Fort Worth TX
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West Isle PC Galveston
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Chapelwood UMC Houston TX
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West Pearland PC
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First PC Longview TX
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Westminster PC - Baytown
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First PC Sulfur Springs TX
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Windwood PC
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Grace PC Weatherford TX
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Woodlands Community PC
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First PC Wichita Falls TX
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Wimberly PC Wimberly TX
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