153 Application

Cursillo is open to all adult Episcopalians, who attend a church where a member of the clergy staff has gone to Cursillo or a suitable clergy can be found to endorse your application. Clergy and laity who are seeking to deepen their faith or who wish to expand their knowledge of the Christian life are invited to attend. Husbands and wives may attend the same Cursillo weekend or may attend separate weekends.

Each participant (also called a pilgrim) has a sponsor, who has attended a Cursillo weekend. Your sponsor assists you in preparing for the weekend and will continue to support you after the completion of the weekend. If you know someone from your parish who has attended a Cursillo, you can ask them about it. They can answer your questions and help you determine if you would like to go. You may also ask your priest about Cursillo. If you don’t know a person to sponsor you, your priest may have a suggestion. If you decide that you would like to attend a Cursillo, your sponsor can provide you with the application.

The purpose of Cursillo is to help develop Christian leaders. Everyone is welcome to apply for this weekend retreat, however, Cursillo can be spiritually, emotionally, and physically intense. Up to a mile a day is walked between facilities and sleeping accommodations are in dormitory bunk beds with shared bath facilities. If there are current physical or emotional situations/conditions that might deter your ability (or the ability of others) to experience the fullness of the weekend, perhaps a different time might work better.

The current cost for a Cursillo weekend in the Diocese of Southwest Florida is $235.00 per person. This includes lodging and all meals at DaySpring for the three days (Thursday evening after dinner until Sunday evening prior to dinner).Please note that DaySpring does not offer a cancellation refund for weekend events. You will not receive a refund for no-show or early departure on/after Registration Day. Please contact your sponsor immediately if you will be unable to attend the accepted weekend.

Steps for applying to attend a Cursillo Weekend

1. Discuss Cursillo with your parish clergy.

2. Discuss Cursillo with your sponsor.

3. Complete this Cursillo Application and ask your sponsor to submit a Sponsor Commitment Form.

4. Your sponsor and clergy will each complete their section of the Cursillo Application.

5. You will be invited to attend a Cursillo weekend as space is available.

You must accept the invitation promptly to ensure space on the weekend. After receiving your invitation, the full fee of $235.00 is to be paid prior to the weekend. Do not send the fee with this application.

First Name: *

Last Name: *

Goes By:

Nickname

Address: *

City: *

Zip *

E-mail: *

Phone (Mobile) *

Emergency Contact Name: *

Emergency Contact Phone: *

Your Parish: *

Clergy's Name: *

Clergy email:

Clergy phone:

Your Gender:*

MaleFemale

Age: *

Marital Status:*

SingleMarriedWidow/Widower

Spouse Applying?

If married, is your spouse also applying?

Spouse Attended Cursillo?

Has your spouse already attended a Cursillo weekend?

Occupation: *

Active at Church? Please explain:*

Are you currently active or in a leadership position in any religious or civic organizations or other groups? If so, Please list: Eucharistic Visitor, Bible Study, Altar Guild

Sponsor Name?

Sponsor phone:

Sponsor email:

Why do you wish to attend Cursillo? What do you hope to gain? *

List your hobbies or special interests: *

Upload a current selfie.*

You alone is best.

Please list any allergies, physical, medical or dietary issues that might need to be considered for your comfort and well-being during the weekend: *

Or enter None

Sleeping accommodations are dormitory style, in bunk beds. Do you have any physical limitations that would prevent you from climbing up to an upper bunk?*

If Yes, Please explain.

Able to walk unassisted?:*

YesNo

May we take your picture during the weekend activities?:*

YesNo

Date: *

Applicant's Signature:*

Date Rec'd

Type a question

Bunk PreferenceWalkLetter Sent

Invitation:

Date

Confirmation:

Date

Money Received:

SelfChurchSponsor

Money

Deposited

Misc Notes

Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida

CURSILLO APPLICATION FORM