Cursillo Learners Workshop (CLW)

Purposes

• To deepen the commitment to Christ among Cursillistas, uniting them throughout the country.
  
  
• To clarify the purpose and method of the Cursillo Movement, especially the post-cursillo, encouraging leaders to develop a strong movement.
  
  
• To give Curillistas a clear understanding of their roles and the methods they have available to make the Cursillo Movement an effective instrument in the evangelization of environments.
  
  
• To help the leadership of Diocesan Cursillo Movements deal with any problems in their local movements and to assist them in their work of making diocesan movements more effective.
  
  

What does a CLW Include?

• An opportunity for sharing with Cursillistas from other Dioceses
• Worship
• Music
• Work sessions
• Talks
• The Purpose and Method of Cursillo
• What is Fundamental for Being a Christian?
• The Church
• Spiritual Direction
• How the Fourth Day Fits
• Leaders School/Servant Community
• PreCursillo and the Authentic 3 Day Weekend
• The Cursillo Leader and Personal Contact
• Group Reunion and Ultreya
• Deepening our Union with God
• The Place of the Movement in Evangelizing Environments
• The Job Ahead -- You and I
• Discussions
• Table discussions and time for questions follow most talks. There is opportunity at the beginning of the weekend for participants to raise questions or concerns that they wish to have addressed during the weekend.

Who Leads a CLW?

The Canadian Anglican Cursillo Secretariat (CACS) , which is made up of representatives elected by the member Diocesan Cursillo Movements, selects a team of three leaders for each CLW. One of the team will be a priest who will act as spiritual director for the weekend. A representative from the host movement will act as timekeeper for the weekend.

Who Should Attend a CLW?

A CLW is meant for any Cursillista who wants to broaden his or her understanding of Cursillo. The CLW is designed to help Cursillistas deepen their commitment to Christ, discover their leadership roles or leadership potential, and better understand both the Cursillo method and the Cursillo movement itself. It is particularly beneficial for a host movement to encourage participants from other Diocesan movements, as the sharing is thus enhanced.

What Do We Do If Our Diocese Would Like to Host a CLW?

If the Diocesan Secretariat has decided that they would like to host a CLW, the fist step is to contact either your CACS representative or the CACS Chairman, indicating your preferred date, and preferably an alternate date as well. This contact should be made at least eight to twelve months before your preferred date. This lead time is necessary to allow sufficient time for a team to be appointed, dates confirmed with you, and then for you to be able to give ample notice to other Dioceses across Canada so that they can plan to participate if possible. Once dates are confirmed with you, you will be provided with a comprehensive set of guidelines for planning your CLW.

Where are there CLW's Occurring?

CLW events should be publicized in the national newsletter and local newsletters. A list of available newsletters is here.

For Further Information

Contact your local CACS representative,(see the List of National Secretariat Members) or the National Chairman, Valerie Wilbur using the link at the left.