Action leaders rollo 1-9-12 (with td slides)
- 1. Weekend Themes E. Paul Semmens January 2013 1
- 2. Agenda † † † † † † Bible Enthronement & Reflection Leader’s Prayer Reflection & Floating Group Reunion Doctrine Talk: Installation of Secretariat Members Technique Talks: Weekend Themes Closing Prayer 2
- 3. 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. 3
- 4. 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. 4
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- 7. How We Deliver the Message The Holy Spirit Table Leaders Rollos Weekend Message 7
- 8. The Issue † Does the weekend present a unified message? † Or are the Rollos stand alone topics intended to facilitate table discussions on that topic only – If that is the case, why do we have them make posters summing up the day’s rollos? † Should the table leaders guide the table discussions on the content of the rollos or just let the candidates talk about what they heard from the rollo? † Are the rollos a stack of bricks that lay on the ground in any order, or are they a wall, a unified presentation? 8
- 9. Themes for the Weekend Should be Linked to Rollo Topics & Content Three Encounters Rollo Topics • The weekend is intended to be an encounter with SelfGod-Others • Rollo Topics Should support the these themes or objectives • Content of the Rollos deliver the message Rollo Outlines (Content) 9
- 10. Encounter w/Others Connectivity Example: Encounters with others Action: We are called to Act Leaders: we are called to lead with our example and gifts Environments: we must evangelize our environments through our example and action 10
- 11. Presenting the Message on the Weekend Holy Spirit Rollos Table Leaders We Must Never forget the role of the Table Leaders And especially the Holy Spirit in transmitting the Message! 11
- 12. The Cursillo Mosaic MED: KNOW YOURSELF MED: PRODIGAL SON MED: 3 GLANCES OF CHRIST ROLLO: IDEALS ROLLO: HABITUAL GRACE ROLLO: LAYPERSON IN THE CHURCH ROLLO: ACTUAL GRACE ROLLO: PIETY MED: PERSON OF CHRIST ROLLO: STUDY ROLLO: ACTION ROLLO: OBSTACLES TO GRACE ROLLO: LEADERS MED: CHRIST’S MSG TO CURSILLISTAS ROLLO: LIFE IN GRACE ROLLO: CURSILLISTA BEYOND… ROLLO: TOTAL SECURITY ROLLO: SACRAMENTS ROLLO: ENVIRONMENTS ROLLO: CHRISTIANITY IN ACTION
- 13. Environments Rollo Additions to Rollo Outline Rollo Environments 3 Day Manual Theme If a man accepts that his reality is made up of persons Other References Principle message is not the Rollo Content, but the sharing of the Rolloista Thoughts • Introduction (Add): the Environments rollos has a direct tie to the action and leader rollos. In those presentations we are called to be apostles and take action using the be a friend, make a friend and bring a friend to Christ methodology. The rollista should emphasize that evangelization is carrying a cross; there are environments in which the opportunities for evangelization will be ripe and others where opportunities are limited or nonexistent. But we should always try to evangelize by our example if nothing else • 2d Front (Add): To evangelize our environments one needs to understand an individual’s relationship with God but also the person’s motivations, goals and fears; what motivates them. • 3d Front (Add): We are called to persevere in the conversion of our environments through our example and actions. Our example will draw some to us and by becoming friends we can bring others to Christ. Evangelization is a series of gentle nudges made by an authentic Cursillista. When the Spirit gives us opportunities to evangelize, never give up. 13
- 14. Encounter with God GOD ACTION: WE HAVE TO REACH OUT AS FRIENDS; SPREAD THE GOSPEL WITH OUR EXAMPLE AND WORDS PERSON OF CHRIST MEDITATION: CHRIST IS REAL, ALIVE, A FRIEND OBSTACLES TO GRACE Study: MUST STUDY TO KNOW GOD AND OURSELVES SACRAMENTS: GIVE US GRACE AND PUT US IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD LEADERS: WE ARE MILITANT CHRISTIANS: APOSTLES 14
- 15. Action Rollo † Intro – Christian life is expressed In 3 elements: – Piety directing our whole lives to God – Study the ongoing process that helps us establish a better relationship w/ God & come to know His will for us † Action consequence of being Christian-the expression of our desire to share God's love; perfection of piety † Action definition- action is Apostolic Action – Exercising a power – It is exercising the power to love – It is more than just Christian action, it is motivated by trying to spread the Kingdombeing instruments of the Lord – Expression & consequence of loving God † Necessity for Action – Vital for us-we are perfected by action – Vital for others- we need Apostles today; Jesus chose us – Essential for Church- we are called to go & preach, not stay and comment; Church needs 15 our witness
- 16. Action Rollo † † † Elements – Head-use our intellects-taking time to understand – Will- well formed judgment – Arms- doing what is needed – Knees: prayer and sacrifice Qualities of Action – Rational-use our heads before we act – Resolute- our action must be bold & sure – Enthusiastic-joy filled witness – Constant-constant desire to share the Gospel – Supernatural- doing all trusting in God – Apostolic- all we do, we do for the Lord Apostolic Method – Make a friend – Be a friend – Bring a friend to Christ 16
- 17. Leaders Rollo Outline † Theme: each person's ability (to lead) must be cultivated and strengthened † Intro – All are leaders; reinforce action Rollo; action is expression& consequence of our love of God – The qualities of a Christian leader are desirable – Rollo will show who and what a leader is- a person of influence † Definition – Lay leaders are those who have heard the Lord and act – Leaders influence their environments – Agents of change who motivate others to follow † They lead by what they are – Not everyone is good for everything; but all are good for something – We all have people who depend on us 17
- 18. Leaders Rollo Outline con’t † What the leader should be – Mature Catholics – Understand uniqueness – One who has control of interior & exterior lives † The determining factor in formation is will to be formed – Need determination – Leaders need to be growing in piety, study, action all the time † Qualities of a leader – Natural-ideal/reality; discipline/warmth/initiative/generosity – Supernatural-faith/humility/ hope/love † Summary – Must use all these qualities together to accept and respond to our vocation – Conclusion-prison story 18
- 19. Thoughts on Action-LeadersEnvironments Rollos † The themes of the weekend are not defined by days but by the content of the Rollos – Encounter with God begins with Piety Rollo – Encounter with others begins with Action Rollo † Action, Leaders, Environments are a tripod that must send a coordinated message – Action: we are called to act based on our Baptism; Cursillo has a method to act – Leaders: are Christians who act: by our example and what we do • Reinforcement of the Action Rollo message: sets the stage for Sunday – Environments: need to understand our environments to effectively evangelize; we will encounter crosses, but must persevere by our actions as a minimum 19
- 20. Thoughts on Action-LeadersEnvironments Rollos † Believe the point could be made the mosaic is painted by the end of the environments rollo and remaining rollos are witness that the method works † There is a tendency to make the environments rollo more sharing than message which must be avoided – Environments should have liberal sharing, but the message that understanding one’s environment is important and we must persevere with at least our example formed by our encounters with God and Self, must come through loud and clear. 20
- 21. The Cursillo Mosaic MED: KNOW YOURSELF MED: PRODIGAL SON MED: 3 GLANCES OF CHRIST ROLLO: IDEALS ROLLO: HABITUAL GRACE ROLLO: LAYPERSON IN THE CHURCH ROLLO: ACTUAL GRACE ROLLO: PIETY MED: PERSON OF CHRIST ROLLO: STUDY ROLLO: ACTION ROLLO: OBSTACLES TO GRACE ROLLO: LEADERS MED: CHRIST’S MSG TO CURSILLISTAS ROLLO: LIFE IN GRACE ROLLO: CURSILLISTA BEYOND… ROLLO: TOTAL SECURITY ROLLO: SACRAMENTS ROLLO: ENVIRONMENTS ROLLO: CHRISTIANITY IN ACTION
- 22. Action and Leader’s Rollos Additions to Rollo Outlines Rollo 3 Day Manual Theme Other References Thoughts Action The Cursillista must put his will in motion with decision Call to Apostolic Action • Rollo is clean. Outline stands alone • Need to add words for context: The action rollo is a call to action. It establishes the fact that we are in the world, interacting with others but we have the responsibility to spread the Kingdom of God Leaders The Cursillista is called to lead with …his person as a whole Leaders Act • Rollo is clean. Outline stands alone • Need to add words for context: The Leaders Rollo follows up on the message of the Action Rollo which establishes the requirement to act • The Leaders Rollo makes the point we are ALL leaders based on our Baptism and called to act, to make a difference, through our example and with our unique gifts 22
- 23. Discussion † Are the Action, Leaders and Environments rollos a “mini” tripod in the middle of the weekend? † Does the encounter with God begin with the Piety Rollo? † Does the encounter with others begin with the Action Rollo? 23
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- 25. SoL News † Definitions: – School of Leaders: the Birmingham Diocese has one SoL – We are forming a Satellite SoL that will meeting in Huntsville & Birmingham on the 2d Saturday of each month • The agenda for both meetings will be identical – The schedule we will eventually get to is the Satellite SoLs will meet in Hsv and B’Ham the first two month of each quarter – The whole (hereafter referred to as the Combined) SoL will meet in Cullman the third week of each quarter 25
- 26. SoL News † The remote SoL will continue; Cursillistas living more than one hour outside Hsv or B’ham can get credit for attending the SoL by dialing into the remote SoL sessions the 3d Thursday of each month at 1930 hrs † …and physically attending either a Satellite SoL session or a combined session of the SoL physically each quarter 26
- 27. SoL 2013 Schedule Month (2013) SoL Meeting Location Comment Feb Combined-Cullman Mar Satellite – Hsv and B’Ham April Satellite – Hsv and B’Ham Ladies Team asked for this exception Met already twice in Cullman this year Quarter 2 May Satellite – Hsv and B’Ham June Combined-Cullman Jul Satellite – Hsv and B’Ham Aug Satellite – Hsv and B’Ham Sep Combined-Cullman Quarter 3 27
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- 29. 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. 29
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- 31. Three Encounters on the Weekend CURSILLO IS: -PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS TO LIFE’S PROBLEMS -THE ANSWER TO HAPPINESS THREE ENCOUNTERS SELF MEDITATION: KNOW YOURSELF THREE GLANCES OF CHRIST, WHO AM I LIKE? GOD OTHERS MEDITATON ON THE PRODIGAL SON: GOD FORGIVES IDEALS: I AM THE GREATEST CREATURE IN CREATION, AM I ACTING LIKE IT? PERSON OF CHRIST MEDITATION: CHRIST IS REAL, ALIVE, A FRIEND Study: MUST STUDY TO KNOW GOD AND OURSELVES MEDITATION: CHRIST’S MESSAGE TO CURSILLISTAS ENVIRONMENTS: NEED TO KNOW OUR ENVIRONMENTS TO EVANGELIZE THEM STATIONS REMIND US THAT GOD LOVED US SO MUCH HE DIED FOR US HABITUAL GRACE: WE ARE MADE TO BE HOLY EXAMINATION OF CONSCIENCE LAYPERSON IN THE CHURCH: WE ARE PART OF THE BODY OF CHRIST & HAVE A ROLE TO PLAY IN IT. CANDIDATES WILL BE CONFLICTED ACTUAL GRACE: GOD GIVES US THE HELP TO DEAL WITH EACH SITUATION IN OUR LIVES PIETY: IT IS POSSIBLE TO LIVE A LIFE OF GRACE; TO BE HOLY, TO DO GOD’S WILL; GOD WILL FORGIVEROLLISTA EXAMPLE GIVES THE CANDIDATE HOPE HE CAN PREVAIL SACRAMENTS: GIVE US GRACE AND PUT US IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD ACTION: WE HAVE TO REACH OUT AS FRIENDS; SPREAD THE GOSPEL WITH OUR EXAMPLE AND WORDS OBSTACLES TO GRACE LEADERS: WE ARE MILITANT CHRISTIANS: APOSTLES CHRISTIANITY IN ACTION LIFE IN GRACE: GRACE GIVES THE CURSILLISTA THE TOOLS TO SEE THE CURSILLISTA BEYOND THE CURSILLO: WITNESS TO WHAT LONG TERM IMPACTS CURSILLO CAN HAVE ON YOUR LIFE TOTAL SECURITY: LIVING THE CURSILLO METHODOLOGY 31
- 32. Encounter with Self CURSILLO IS: -PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS TO LIFE’S PROBLEMS -THE ANSWER TO HAPPINESS THREE ENCOUNTERS THE THREE ENCOUNTERS IN THE THREE-DAY CURSILLO Source: National Cursillo Center Mailing – June 2008 SELF STATIONS REMIND US THAT GOD LOVED US SO MUCH HE DIED FOR US EXAMINATION OF CONSCIENCE CANDIDATES WILL BE CONFLICTED 32
- 33. Encounter with Self SELF THREE GLANCES OF CHRIST, WHO AM I LIKE? LAYPERSON IN THE CHURCH: WE ARE PART OF THE BODY OF CHRIST & HAVE A ROLE TO PLAY IN IT. IDEALS: I AM THE GREATEST CREATURE IN CREATION, AM I ACTING LIKE IT? ACTUAL GRACE: GOD GIVES US THE HELP TO DEAL WITH EACH SITUATION IN OUR LIVES HABITUAL GRACE: WE ARE MADE TO BE HOLY PIETY: IT IS POSSIBLE TO LIVE A LIFE OF GRACE; TO BE HOLY, TO DO GOD’S WILL; GOD WILL FORGIVEROLLISTA EXAMPLE GIVES THE CANDIDATE HOPE HE CAN PREVAIL 33
- 34. Encounter with Others OTHERS MEDITATION: CHRIST’S MESSAGE TO CURSILLISTAS LIFE IN GRACE: GRACE GIVES THE CURSILLISTA THE TOOLS TO SEE ENVIRONMENTS: NEED TO KNOW OUR ENVIRONMENTS TO EVANGELIZE THEM THE CURSILLISTA BEYOND THE CURSILLO: WITNESS TO WHAT LONG TERM IMPACTS CURSILLO CAN HAVE ON YOUR LIFE CHRISTIANITY IN ACTION TOTAL SECURITY: LIVING THE CURSILLO METHODOLOGY 34
- 35. Weekend Themes3 Day Manual † Day one: Sanctifying grace-presentation of life in grace; direction of one's life to God; conversion; Christ our friend – Encounter with self – Beauty of call, importance of personal relationship w/ Christ – Low key, stick to outline, Just give the facts † Day two: encounter with Christ: – How person forms them self to be Christ like – Focus on relation w/ Christ & others † Day 3: encounter with others – – – – – Call to Apostolate, a Christian leader Focus on relations w/ others Vision is Christianity in action-Christians on the move trying to do something Provides Method to reach vision We are Militant Catholics-dedicated Christians who group themselves around Christ w/ aim to spread ideal and translating it into works; a team in operation 35
- 36. Th/Friday & Saturday Rollos † Know yourself: how you are † Prodigal son: how Christ is † The Three glances: how Christ sees you † Ideal: man can be more & be better † Habitual grace: with Divine Life † Layperson: he can be from where he is † Actual grace: Divine Life’s promoter and achievement † Piety: man discovers his heart spontaneously † The Person of Christ: how you should see Christ † Study: if he uses his intelligence with conviction † Sacraments: The source of Divine Life † Action: puts his will in motion with decision † Obstacles: the enemies of the Divine Life † Leaders: and his person as a whole 36
- 37. Sunday’s Rollos † MSG to Cursillistas: how Christ loves you † Environments: and if man accepts that his reality is made up of persons † Life in Grace: nourishment of Divine Life † Christianity in action: whom we can help † Cursillista beyond the Cursillo: as long as it is done in a personal way † Total Security: in friendship 37
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- 39. Environments Rollo † † † † † Environments Rollo: – 1st Rollo on Sunday – Follows meditation Christ's message to Cursillista which is a call to action – Everyone is full of Spirit – Follows leaders Rollo- 2 messages: we are all called to be leaders-to show the way to God 2) we must have an understanding of the ideal and enthusiasm for it. Two parts to Rollo – Explain environments – Explain how to influence environments Intro- winning environments is critical; environments are important Battle Plan First front is ourselves; we must form our – Will – Prayer – Mind – Heart 39
- 40. Environments Rollo † 2d front: others – Those who believe in God, love God & want to do good – Those who believe in God, love God & want to feel good – Those who believe in God- nothing more – Those who do not believe because they do not know God – Those who do not believe because they do not believe He exists † Approach others w/ heart, mind, will, prayer † Third front the environment: we must continually form ourselves and persevere † Conclusion: helping others find God is what it is all about 40
- 41. Environments Outline Suggestions † The front part of the rollo is good; definition of environments † The first front is clear, we must form ourselves to change our environments † The 2d front is unclear; we need to understand people’s relationship with God as part of our action but: – Environment is more than just understanding one’s relationship with God its also addressing their motivations, goals and the fear many people experience in their work environments and life † The third front calls for our persistence in evangelizing our environments, but there is no reference back to action rollo which: – Advocates friendship as the method to change the world – And stresses the powerful example our witness brings 41
- 42. Recommendations Add these statements to the Outline † Introduction (Add): the Environments rollos has a direct tie to the action and leader rollos. In those presentations we are called to be apostles and take action using the be a friend, make a friend and bring a friend to Christ methodology. The rollista should emphasize that evangelization is carrying a cross; there are environments in which the opportunities for evangelization will be ripe and others where opportunities are limited or non-existent. But we should always try to evangelize by our example if nothing else † 2d Front (Add): – To evangelize our environments one needs to understand an individual’s relationship with God but also the person’s motivations, goals and fears; what motivates them. † 3d Front (Add): – We are called to persevere in the conversion of our environments through our example and actions. Our example will draw some to us and by becoming friends we can bring others to Christ. Evangelization is a series of gentle nudges made by an authentic Cursillista. When the Spirit gives us opportunities to evangelize, never give up. 42
- 43. Encounter with Others Sunday • Meditation: Christ’s message to Cursillistas; call to action • Environments: Need to know our environments to evangelize them • Christianity in action • Life in Grace: Grace gives the Cursillista the tools to see • The Cursillista beyond the Cursillo: Witness to what long term impacts Cursillo can have on your life • Total Security: Living the Cursillo methodology 43
- 44. Encounter with Self Thursday • Meditation: Know Yourself • Meditation on the Prodigal Son: God Forgives Friday • Meditation: Three Glances of Christ – Who am I like? • Ideals: I am the greatest creature in creation, am I acting like it? • Habitual Grace: We are made to be Holy • Layperson in the Church: We are part of the Body of Christ, and have a role to play in it. • Actual Grace: God gives us the help to deal with each situation in our lives. • Piety: It is possible to live a life of Grace; to be Holy, to do God’s Will; God will forgive – Rollista example gives the candidate hope he can prevail. 44
- 45. Encounter with God Saturday • Meditation Person of Christ: Christ is real, alive, and a friend • Study: Must Study to know God and ourselves • Sacraments: Give us Grace and put us in the Presence of God • Action: We have to reach out as friends; Spread the Gospel with our example and words • Obstacles to Grace • Leaders: We are called to lead people to God with enthusiasm & commitment: Apostles 45