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The "after" activity of the three day Cursillo weekend is known as
the "fourth day". During this time perseverance is important just
as it is in any method of renewal. In the Cursillo Movement the
community spirit is continued after the three day weekend through
the "Ultreya" or reunions of the community. These are held as often
as weekly as a means of growth in understanding and zeal within the
Christian community. Reunions of smaller groups of friends are also
held in order for them to encourage one another in spiritual
improvement and the Christian apostolate.
Christianizing Environments
The Cursillo is an encounter with Christ. Correctly applied and
overseen, the Cursillo Movement can have very positive results in
the spiritual revitalization of the world. The Christ-likeness in a
few good people is contagious. The transference of Christ's value
to others in one's family, school, place of business, etc., is the
Christianizing of environments the Cursillo promotes. The goal of
the Movement is that Christ be the prime influence in Society. So
it is said that the primary objectives of the Cursillo Movement are
to develop in adult Christians a consciousness of their power and
mission to become leaders in their work of Christian renewal, and to
sustain them as they provide a Christian leaven in civic, social,
and economic life. This "Christianizing of environments" is what
the Cursillo Movement is all about |