Cursillo is a movement of the Catholic Church which, by means of a specified method, makes it possible for people to live what is fundamental for being a Christian, and to live it together. It helps people discover and fulfill their personal vocations. It promotes the creation of core groups of Christians who leaven their environment with the Gospel. The movement begins with a three-day experience of living Christianity - a "cursillo" (Spanish for short courses) on Catholic doctrine presented in an environment of Christian community. The three days include daily mass, communion and visit to the Blessed Sacrament.
During the three days, those attending live and the work together listening to talks given by priests and lay persons, and participate in small group discussions. The talks include topics which deal with life, the Christian ideal, the Catholic faith and a method to bring Christ into the modern world. The movement continues with a method of working together to bring other men and women to know and love Christ by forming small support groups which are joined to a larger Christ-centered community.
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FCC WEBSITE MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the FCCoakland.net website is to be an instrument of the Filipino Cursillistas in the Diocese of Oakland, California to know Christ better and to make Him better known by bringing others to an experience of God’s love and grace; in reaching up, reaching out and reaching in; and in making friends, being friends and bringing friends to Christ. |
FCC WEBSITE VISION STATEMENT
The vision of the FCCoakland.net website is to be an agent of change and serve as a catalyst for the Christian transformation of society’s moral and ethical values through a unified national, regional and diocesan effort of the Cursillo Movement. The website can help accomplish this unified effort by providing valuable online information and resources. |
UPCOMING FCC EVENTS
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August Joint Ultreya
WHEN: Saturday, August 10, 2019 9:00AM TO 12:00PM WHERE: Santa Maria Conference Room, Orinda (NOT the Parish Hall) Meet at 9:00AM at the chapel for a visit to the Blessed Sacrament. National Cursillo Encounter WHEN: July 18-21, 2019
WHERE: Scranton, PA For information: www.natl-cursillo.org/encounter2019/
To Register: https://www.natl-cursillo.org/encounter-registration-form-2019/ Region XI Grand Ultreya
WHEN: July 27, 2019
Where: Anaheim, CA For bus and hotel information/reservation contact Sis Evelyn Isidro Women's Cursillo #99WHEN: August 29 - September 1, 2019
WHERE: Camp St. Francis De Sales, Aptos, Ca Region XI Encounter
WHEN: September 6-8, 2019
WHERE: Fresno, CA Men's Cursillo #100WHEN: September 26 - 29, 2019
WHERE: Holy Redeemer, Oakland, CA |
July School of Leaders WHEN: Monday, July 15, 2019 at 6:30 PM WHERE: Cathedral of Christ the Light Parish Hall
2019 Memorial Mass
WHEN : Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019
WHERE: OLGC, San Leandro, CA 2019 Advent Retreat
WHEN : Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019
WHERE: OLGC, San Leandro, CA 2019 Christmas Party
WHEN : Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019
WHERE: OLGC, San Leandro, CA |
Links to National Cursillo Site and Documents
Links to Other Articles
Letter from then Archbishop of Buenos Aires Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, elected as Pope Francis on March 13, 2013
The history of the Cursillo Movement in the Diocese of Oakland by Myrla Raymundo
Letter from then Archbishop of Buenos Aires Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, elected as Pope Francis on March 13, 2013
The history of the Cursillo Movement in the Diocese of Oakland by Myrla Raymundo
Greatness lies not in struggling hard to make impression nor in trying desperately to be somebody but in humility, by inspiring, encouraging, motivating and helping others to be happy and successful.
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Being happy is not only valuing the smile, but also reflecting on sadness. It is not just to commemorate success, but to learn lessons in failures. It is not just to have joy with applause, but to have joy in anonymity.
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We live in a world today, which tries to say too much with too little. Consequently, few listen. Sometimes the best sermons are the ones left unspoken.
