Staffing
STAFF APPLICATIONS
- Click here for the Staff Application for LPC 7, Date: February 29th thru March 4,2012.
- Moderator: Cindy Rowan
PARTICIPANT APPLICATION
- Most of us attended our first Cursillo because someone invited us to attend. Some perhaps signed up after just hearing or reading about Cursillo, but most by personal invitation. One of the privileges that we share is the opportunity to invite someone else to attend a Cursillo Weekend.The Cursillo manual points out, however, that as we do this there is a danger to keep in mind. “That danger is forgetting the basic premise of Cursillo participation. And that premise is the same as the primary understanding of how one becomes Christian in the first place. God calls. God needs neither our coercion, manipulation, nor heavy-handed pressure to effect the work of the Holy Spirit.”It is perfectly OK to tell others about our own Cursillo experience and to encourage them to attend. But no one should be invited with the directive that they should or must attend. Even though this type of approach is meant as an expression of our enthusiasm, it can be misunderstood and perceived as an implication of superiority and that those of us who have attended a Cursillo are somehow “better Christians”. If we are not careful the use of this type of pressure can be a turn-off. This of course is counter to the focus of the Cursillo weekend which is centered on the love and grace of Jesus Christ. There is a saying the Episcopalians use in recruitment of participants; “some should, all may, none must.”Probably most important, our invitations to attend a Cursillo should be extended as a result of prayer. Prayer is fundamental to Cursillo and as stated in the manual, “before selecting a prospect, speak to God about others before speaking to others about God.” Remember that Cursillo is not designed to convert from unbelief to belief. It is intended for Presbyterians who seek continued growth in their faith and commitment.
Click here for a participant application you can print out and hand out to friends and family.PARTICIPANT APPLICATIONS