WHAT DOES IT MEAN? “Cursillo” (pronounced “kur-SEE-yo”) is a Spanish word meaning “little course.” Specifically, it refers to a short course in Christian living.

What is Cursillo in the Catholic Church?

cursillo, in Roman Catholicism, a three-day period of spiritual renewal stressing the dynamic, communitarian, and personalistic aspects of the Christian faith. ... The cursillo movement spread from Spain to other parts of Europe and to Latin America.

How many days is a Cursillo?

Description. Cursillo is the original three-day movement, and has since been licensed for use by several mainline Christian denominations, some of which have retained the trademarked "Cursillo" name, while others have modified its talks/methods and given it a different name.