Requirements to Attend

First time attendees(or "Pilgrims") are sponsored by a person or group of people who have previously attended a Cursillo weekend (known as "Cursillistas"). Several requirements of both parties need to be met before Pilgrims can attend a weekend:

• A Via de Cristo Weekend is an emotional and deeply spiritual experience not suited for everyone.
• Anyone attending a weekend must be a baptized, committed Christian and be physically and emotionally able to experience the weekend completely.
• Clergy endorsement is required from the potential Pilgrim's pastor. Check with the endorsing clergy before approaching a prospect to ensure that endorsement will be forthcoming for pastors may know something unknown to sponsor which makes that person an unsuitable candidate for Via de Cristo.
• A Pilgrim Application must be completed by the prospective attendee.
• The sponsor must complete the Sponsor's Registration Form
• The Sponsor mails fully completed Pilgrim Application and Sponsor Form along with a non-refundable check in the amount of $15.00 to the Registrar.
Applicants and sponsors will receive acknowledgments of applications, both will be notified of final action and sent instructions two weeks prior to the selected weekend.
• There is no cost to the Pilgrim to attend the weekend. All costs have already been paid by previous pilgrims and members of the community.