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Book of Remembrance
We have created a Book of Remembrance for those in our Cursillo family who have passed from this life to be with Christ. This book of names will be presented at the weekend masses of Cursillo in order that our deceased family members may benefit from our prayers of intercession. At each mass we pray the Nicene Creed in which we acknowledge our belief in the Communion of Saints. May we never forget those who have gone before us “marked with the sign of faith”.
Learn more about how to have your loved one's name placed in our Book of Remembrance.
In today's world, can Christianity penetrate and thrive in the many areas of secular life? Can it transform the world in a way that is in keeping with the times? The Cursillo Movement believes this is possible. Cursillo proposes no new type of spirituality but simply a method through which one's spirituality may be developed, lived and shared in any area of human life.
Cursillo (pronounced kur-see-yo) is a Spanish word meaning "short course". During this three-day experience, those attending pray together, celebrate Eucharist, listen to talks given by priests, religious and laypersons, and share fellowship of Jesus Christ and each other.
Although a Cursillo is not a retreat, its aim is to concentrate on the Person and teachings of Jesus Christ. As a Lay Movement, Cursillo gives those who attend a living understanding of basic Christian truths and a desire to serve the Church. It also provides a means to continue the Christian formation that begins during the three-day experience.
Quincy Cursillo is centered in Quincy, Illinois within the Catholic Diocese of Springfield, Illinois. We hosted our first Cursillo in December 1974 and continue to hold eight weekends per year - four for men and four for women. They are held at the Our Lady of Angels Spirituality Center of Quincy University. For specific dates, see our Calendar of Events.