The Cursillo Movement in the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas
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2027 Winter Retreat is February 20, 2027at St.Joseph Parish Shawnee.
More Events:
June 27 (Sat) - School of Leaders, 9:00 AM
St. Joseph Shawnee Parish Service Center - all are welcome
July 14th (Tue) - Ultreya, 7:00 PM
Witness on Prayer - St. Joseph Parish, Shawnee (Lower-Level of the Church Conference Room) 11311 Johnson Dr, Shawnee, KS 66203
(enter the south church doors behind the adoration chapel)
July 31 (Fri.) Pitching for Priests Tailgate and Baseball Game
Join us for an evening of fun and fellowship at the annual Pitching for Priests softball game, a friendly rivalry between the priests of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas and the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph. Cursillistas are invited to gather for tailgating from 4:30-6:00 p.m. before the first pitch at 6:30 p.m. Hot dogs, cookies, & water will be provided. Feel free to bring other food for your family or to share. Admission is free, but a free-will donation will be accepted to support the vocations offices of both dioceses. We hope to see you there! For more details, visit the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas Vocations page or the Catholic Radio Network Pitching for Priests site.
Location: Legends Field, KC Monarchs Stadium
1800 Village West Parkway, Kansas City, KS 66111
August 11th (Tue) - Ultreya, 7:00 PM
Men's Prison Ministry - St. Joseph Parish, Shawnee (Lower-Level of the Church Conference Room) 11311 Johnson Dr, Shawnee, KS 66203 (enter the south church doors behind the adoration chapel)
September 9th (Tue) - Ultreya, 7:00 PM
Witness on the St Joseph Stadium renovation and how it will impact our entire Catholic Community - St. Joseph Parish, Shawnee (Lower-Level of the Church Conference Room) 11311 Johnson Dr, Shawnee, KS 66203 (enter the south church doors behind the adoration chapel)
October 13th (Tue) - Ultreya, 7:00 PM
St. Joseph Parish, Shawnee (Lower-Level of the Church Conference Room) 11311 Johnson Dr, Shawnee, KS 66203 (enter the south church doors behind the adoration chapel)
Questions: Ronny Williams or Martha Goddasrd
**School of Leaders is open to all Cursillistas - come learn and grow in our faith.
Upcoming Weekends
Upcoming Weekends
Men:
September 10 - 13, 2026
Women:
October 8 - 11, 2026
Cursillo - What is It?
Cursillo is a Spanish word meaning "short course". It refers to a prominent spiritual movement in the Catholic Church—officially called Cursillo de Cristiandad—designed to help Christians deepen their faith, grow in spirituality, and bring the teachings of Jesus into their everyday environments.
Rooted in a three-day weekend retreat, the movement focuses on three core pillars:
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Piety: Deepening one's prayer life and relationship with God.
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Study: Growing in the understanding of Christian teachings and scripture.
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Action: Bringing Christian values into daily secular life, such as families, workplaces, and local communities.
Ultimately, the goal is to create a ripple effect, encouraging participants to transform the world from within by living out their faith intentionally every day.