Has there ever been a shortened Cursillo Weekend?
In the late 1970’s one Diocese did experiment with a two day Cursillo and, after an evaluation of it compared with the proper 3-Day one, the National Secretariat issued a policy on it as follows: “The National Secretariat, after being requested to deliberate on the question of a shortened Cursillo Exercise (i.e. less than three days), and after studying and evaluating the same, affirms that in order for the method, purpose and message of the Cursillo to be achieved, the traditional length of the Cursillo,established from the beginning, is necessary for this to take place. While recognizing the autonomy of Diocesan Secretariats, yet mindful of its own responsibility to provide guidelines for the Movement, the National Secretariat wishes to reemphasize that the Cursillo is a 3-Day experience; anything less weakens the message and is against the normal practice. In all things, it must be noted that it is the good of the candidates that must be the primary consideration.” (L.M.
