Sponsor Commitment

Read all information before submitting your sponsor commitment.

Note that Candidate Applications cannot be accepted without the submission of the Sponsor Commitment.

Please call Mike or Chris Latona with any questions.
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Candidate Application

Candidate Selection
Those who are about to sponsor a candidate for a Cursillo must be aware of the task to which we are committing ourselves and of the seriousness of our action.

Requirements and Guidelines

The candidate has the potential to be a leader and is capable of acting as an evangelical leaven in his/her environments.
The candidate must be 21 years of age or older and mature enough to assimilate the evangelical message and commit to it.
The candidate should be a Catholic (not necessarily practicing) and able to receive the Sacraments.
There must exist the opportunity for follow-up and support of the Cursillista by the Cursillo community through group reunion and Ultreya. (Remember: The main job of the sponsor begins after the candidate has attended the Cursillo weekend.)
The candidate should not be under any unusual stress. (Out of respect for the candidate and in courtesy to other attendees as well, the Cursillo weekend is not to be used as a “cure” for marital or emotional problems, substance abuse, etc. Doing so incurs the risk of causing more harm than good.)

Candidate Preparation

Pray before contacting an applicant.
Do not be secretive. Answer honestly any questions the candidate has about the movement or the weekend (with the exception of palanca and the Candlelight).
Explain the Cursillo 4th Day to the candidate (Group Reunion and Ultreya).
Invite your candidate to attend group reunion and Ultreya before the Cursillo, if possible.
If possible, explain Cursillo to both husband and wife together.

Candidate Application

Submit completed Candidate’s Form and Sponsor’s Commitment (including pastor’s approval, if deemed necessary) to the Pre-Cursillo Chair.
If you cannot personally bring your candidate to the Cursillo weekend, arrange transportation. Candidates should not drive to the Cursillo site alone.
Do palanca for your candidate and write a general and/or personal palanca note.
Provide assistance to your candidate’s family as needed throughout the weekend.
Attend the Clausura and take your candidate home. (Notify candidate and spouse of approximate time of return on Sunday evening.)
After the weekend, help your candidate find a permanent group reunion.
Encourage your candidate to become a member of the Cursillo community by accompanying him/her to Ultreya for the first 12 months.

Sponsor Online Commitment Form

The Cursillo is not intended to “work miracles.” At the time of the Cursillo, your candidate should be free of great personal or family stress, e.g., recent divorce, death in family, etc. If both husband and wife wish to attend, please submit applications together. Return application and sponsor’s commitment form to the Pre-Cursillo Chair no later than two weeks before the Cursillo weekend.

Please do not fill out this form without reading and accepting the responsibilities described above.

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After prayerful deliberation, I

Your Name *

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Last

Candidate Name *

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Last

as a candidate for a Chicago Catholic Cursillo weekend.

Address *

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City

State

Zip Code

Country

Email *

Parish *

Date and Location of your Cursillo. *

Where do you attend Ultreya? *

Do you Group Reunion? *

How long have you known this candidate, and what is your relationship? *

Have you explained to your candidate that Cursillo begins with a retreat, there is a preset schedule to follow, and that there is a cost for the weekend? *

Yes No

Has your candidate ever attended a group reunion and/or an Ultreya? *

Yes No

In what church ministries is the candidate involved? *

To your knowledge, does the candidate have any emotional or physical problems or special needs, or addition to alcohol or drugs? *

If your candidate is married, and the spouse has not attended a Cursillo, did you discuss Cursillo with both spouses? *

Is the spouse application pending? *

By sponsoring this candidate, you are agreeing to take the responsibility to arrange your candidate’s transportation to and from the Cursillo, assist with the candidate’s family needs during the Cursillo, and to help your candidate find a permanent group reunion and Ultreya.

Have you considered this? Yes or No. *

After reviewing the guidelines contained herein, I accept all responsibilities associated with my candidate for the duration of the weekend and to assist my candidate in his/her 4th Day commitment. The submission of this Sponsor Commitment Form signifies as my electronic signature and commitment as a sponsor.

Acknowledgement *

I acknowledge accept the above statement.

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