Chicago Cursillo Online Application

NOTE: If you wish to print a copy of the application instead of filling out the online form below...Click the  Download App button to download a PDF version of the Application. The PDF version has both Parts of the application. Part One for Candidates and Part Two for Sponsors. 

Sponsors please walk your candidate through this online or download application.  
Sponsors: An application cannot be processed without a Sponsor Commitment Form being submitted. 
Before Starting your Application Online or via Download: 
It is important that persons wishing to attend a Cursillo are over 21 years of age, physically fit and emotionally stable. Baptized Christians are welcome. Liturgies are Catholic. 

To attend, you must be sponsored either by a person who has made a Cursillo or your parish pastor. If you need a sponsor please speak to your parish pastor or contact Sigrid Wonsil at precursillo@chicagocursillo.org or (872) 588-5636.

WHAT IS CURSILLO?
Cursillo is a Christian movement recognized by the Roman Catholic Church (and which has subsequently spread to several other Christian churches). It began in Spain in 1949 and was started by Bishop Juan Hervas and Dr. Eduardo Bonin.
Its name comes from the Spanish word “Cursillo”, which means “small course.” The original, full name is “Cursillo de Cristiandad”, meaning “short course in Christianity.”

However, it is neither a theoretical course nor a traditional retreat; it is best described as an experience. It is an experience which leads to discovering a better life and what is fundamental in Christianity. During the three days of the weekend, participants have a deep and profound experience of Christian life:
  • We get to know ourselves better (encounter self) 
  • We experience the presence and love of Jesus Chris (encounter with Jesus)
  • We see the goodness that can be provided by a loving and caring Christian community (encounter with others)
The whole point of the Cursillo movement is that ordinary people can steadily grow in the love and service of God and man for the rest of their lives. The Cursillo weekend represents the first essential step along the way. Christian growth is a life-long process, and Cursillo provides a framework for it, both during the three days and afterwards in the post-Cursillo, where emphasis is on maintaining a vibrant and growing Christian community from which springs the apostolic action
required to make ours a better world in which to live.

Please note there is no way to save the online application, you must complete the application in one seating.  Please review the information the application requires and have all information at hand when filling out the online application. 
     * Fields with a red asterisk are required fields that must be filled out. 

    Application: Part One Candidate

    The online application is designed for your convenience. Please note that all information entered is held private. No information is stored on our server. We do not sell nor loan our information to any other groups in our outside the Chicago Archdiocese.  
    All information is protected. 
    * Required field.
    The information provided herein is for the exclusive and confidential use of the Chicago Catholic Cursillo.
    Please note that there is a $10 application fee, this fee should be given to your sponsor as soon as possible.
    Submission of the application signifies your electronic signature.  You will be notified in advanced of your status.  Due to space limitations, you may be placed on the waiting list for the next weekend.  You will receive follow up phone calls from Sigrid Wonsil. If you have any questions, please contact your sponsor.  Thank You, we look forward to speaking with you.

    After submitting the application  below -you will be directed to a Thank you page -
    If you are taken to the top of this page - please review form for red spaces - all required fields must be filled in order for the application to be sent. Thank you.
NOTE: Before you Submit --
Be aware that  some fields are required before your application can be submitted. These fields are indicated with a RED ASTERISK (*) If all fields are filled -- you will be sent to a Thank You page.  If you remain on this page -- check each filed to see if you are missing information in a required field.  Thank you.