Understanding what Cursillo is...
Cursillo is a three-day experience of renewal, learning, and sharing in an atmosphere of a Christian community, led by a united effort of laity and clergy. It has multiplied across many denominations and has adopted several different names. At Christ the Savior, our members participate in the Lutheran equivalent called Via de Cristo or the Hamilton County Great Banquet in Indiana. There are separate weekends for men and women.
Via De Cristo - inkyvdc.org
The Via de Cristo retreats are offered several times a year. These personal, spiritual retreats are powerful and transforming experiences. We strongly urge you to consider taking time off for this beautifully orchestrated spiritual retreat.
Contact person: Jim Laidlaw, 716-1050 or
hoosierdor@ameritech.net
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Great Banquet - hcgb.net (registration can be downloaded from
website)
What is the Great Banquet?
The Great Banquet is an orderly, structured 72 hour weekend experience, beginning on Thursday evening and ending on Sunday evening designed to strengthen and renew the faith of Christians.Through a combined effort of laity and clergy, the Great Banquet focuses on the renewal of the church.
The Image of the Great Banquet
The image of the Great Banquet comes from the New Testament book of Luke. Jesus tells of a master who prepared a great banquet and invited many guests, saying “Come, for everything is now ready.”Many had excuses and did not attend. Finally, many were brought who were poor, crippled, blind and lame. The result of the master’s invitation was to feast and fellowship at a banquet given by God.
Who is this weekend for?
This weekend experience is for anyone who:
Wishes to strengthen his/her own spiritual life
Wants to have a better understanding of prayer, the sacraments,study and Christian action
Strives to live a Christian life that bears fruit for God
Seeks to know Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and to make Him known
You are invited to be a guest at the Great Banquet given by God and to feast on His goodness and love.
Men’s Hamilton County Great Banquet - November 5-8, 2009 - held at Christ the Savior
Contact: Kevin McKeown 773-3655
Women’s Hamilton County Great Banquet - November 18-22, 2009 - held at Christ the Savior
Contact: Elaine McKeown 773-3655