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School of Leaders (SOL)

E. Paul SemmensFebruary 2012

Eduardo Bonnín AguilóPrinciple founder of the

Cursillo Movement

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Agenda

† Bible Enthronement & Reflection† Floating Group Reunion† Doctrinal Talk: The Ultreya† Technique Talk: Conduct of the Ultreya† Discussion† Closing Prayer

Leader’s Prayer

† Lord grant that we may understand the necessity for depth in our Movement, rather than surface glory. Convince us of the truth that colorful programs do not constitute success.

† My God, give us a spirit of self sacrifice so that we may offer everything for Your cause: our time, our abilities, our health and even our lives if necessary. Instill in us courage in our initiatives, good judgment in our choice of the right means, and that determination, which in spit of failures, assures victory.

† Move away from us the tiny rivalries, sensitivities, discourtesies, pride, everything which distracts from You, everything which divides or discourages.

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Leader’s Prayer con’t

† Help us to maintain at a high level, a meaningful supernatural and mutual charity among ourselves, so that each one will seek by preference, the most humble task and will rejoice at the good performed by others, so that all our spirits, united in a common purpose, will have one single spirit, Yours Jesus, and that this spirit may let us see Your attractive goodness marked in all our faces, Your warm accents in all our words, and in our lives something superior to the world, something that proclaims Your Living Presence among us. Amen

† Our Lady of Guadelupe, Patron of the Americas, Pray for US.† St Paul, Patron of the Cursillo, Pray for US.

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SOL Missions

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Doctrine Center:Maintains Authenticity and Integrity

of the Movement

Trains Leaders: to Grow in the Movement and Spiritually

Energizes the Movement: mentors Ultreyas and energizes groups

The School Of Leaders

Issue ResolutionSecretariat

Community

SoL

Unites the Movement by sharing thoughts & feelings, coordinating efforts…so the end result is a union

The Fundamental Ideas of the Cursillo Movement, p 203

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The Ultreya

† When Cursillo was founded, when candidates graduated they were welcomed by the community, the Ultreya

† Ultreya is an important part of the Cursillo as it should expand the Cursillista’s view of his/her faith journey by:– Sharing the experiences and faith of other Cursillistas in the Witness talk

and Floating Group reunion– Reviving the joy of the weekend

† It is an important vehicle to let the new Cursillista know he/she is welcome in the community – that they have more brothers and sisters than just in their group

† The Ultreya should ensure that new Cursillistas have a group: – It is the primary responsibility of the sponsor – But the Ultreya should check to insure all new Cursillistas are

grouping

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Purpose of the Ultreya

† The Ultreya oversees the good of the community† It is a way for Cursillistas to meet other Cursillistas† The floating group reunion is a intended for new Cursillistas

and veterans to share what is fundamental to being a Christian

† The Ultreya unifies the movement; it nourishes the members of the movement

† It has two periods: the floating group reunion and the collective reunion with a witness speaker

† It facilitates new Cursillista’s incorporation into the community

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Outline of the Ultreya

† Opening Prayer† Floating group reunion – leaders share, but mostly listen

– The purpose of the reunion is give and share† Witness talk (10-15 minutes)† Echoes: 2-3 Cursillistas echo the message

– Not criticism– But to reinforce the message of the witness

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Outline of the Ultreya (con’t)

† Spiritual Advisor’s summation– Not given by laity– Summation of the witness talk in light of the Gospel

† Visit to the Blessed Sacrament / Closing prayer– The Ultreya should always conclude with a visit to the Blessed

Sacrament– Always have a closing prayer

† Announcements

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Floating Group Reunion

† Leaders need to listen intently to what is shared† Sharing is secondary for the Leaders† The Leader should attempt to ascertain the spiritual state of

each Cursillista† Leaders keep the sharing focused† The Group Reunion allows all to grow through sharing

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Witness Speaker

† Speaker should share their experiences in what is fundamental to being a Christian

† New Cursillistas are encouraged to be witness speakers † 10-15 Minutes Max† Witness talk is not instruction; it is a sharing of life experiences† The speaker should be instructed beforehand so he/she will express

his/her ideas concretely in the allotted time† The talk should be short, simple and enthusiastic† Not:

– An emotional high– A tale of an extraordinary event– Irrelevant to life– A propaganda message for a favorite cause– Outpouring of personal troubles

† Echoes should be 2-3 minutes

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Closing

† Ultreyas should always end with a closing prayer† Whenever possible, a visit to the Blessed Sacrament is

strongly encouraged

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SoL Action Log

ISSUE POC STATUS

Revise By Laws-last updated 2004 SoL: Member of School defined as someone who is active in all three phases of the movement

Secretariat vote for approval March Mtg; Bylaws on Website

Develop a list of potential alternate sites for the weekend

March Secretariat agenda item

Inform rectors that the Action Rollo should include a brief discussion that recruiting candidates for a weekend is a great way to evangelize.

Complete for Men’s Weekend 125

RESOLVED

Secretariat was asked to extend cutoff deadline for Men’s Weekend #125 from 1 Feb to 29 Feb

Secretariat Deadline moved to 29 Feb

Clausura procedure violates new Church guidance on exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

Spiritual Advisor RESOLVED, we are in accordance with guidance

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The Ultreya and the Cursillo Movement

† Ultreyas are the link between the community and the Secretariat

† Ultreya attendance is important information for it represents the best way for the Secretariat to know who is active in the movement (Post Cursillo)– We want to make all attendance reporting electronic

† The School of Leaders is to the Ultreya as the team is to the candidates on the weekend– The SoL provides leaders to the Ultreyas who energize and motivate

it– Leaders share the SoL activities with the members of the Ultreya

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Summary

† It is more important to pay attention to the attendees at the Ultreya, than the Ultreya itself

† We should not focus on the Ultreya coming out well, but the persons attending coming out better

† Personal contact is the key† We should strive to share the truth through witness and

grouping† It is where we share Christianity; practice the Tripod and

then take the message to the world

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Closing Prayer

† Dear Lord, we must have fraternal charity, or we can accomplish

nothing for you.

† In loving you, help us to have a genuine concern for one another, a

generosity in sharing one another’s burdens, a gallantry in

defending the reputation of our group, a sincere sympathy in

sharing one another’s suffering and sorrows, and a joy in sharing

their spiritual growth.

† By this shall all men know that we are your Apostles. Amen.

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The Northern Alabama School of Leaders

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SoL Six Month Schedule

Jan Feb[Ultreyas]

Mar[Ultreyas]

Ap[Cullman]

May June

Spiritual (all topics post Jan are TBD)

Role of the

Christian Ldr

N/A N/A TBD TBD TBD

Education

Doctrine Role of the SoL

Ultreya Role Ultreya Role

Rollo One liners

History of Cursillo (t)

Outline of Weekend(t)

Technique Bylaw Revision

Ultreya Conduct

Ultreya Conduct

Rollo One Liners

New Team Member

Orientation(t)

Palanca (t)

Cursillo Summary

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April SoL Bible Reading

† “If your brother sins [against you], go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have won over your brother. If he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, so that ‘every fact may be established on the testimony of two or three witnesses.’ If he refuses to listen to them, tell the church. If he refuses to listen even to the church, then treat him as you would a Gentile or a tax collector.

Matthew 18: 15-17