Conferences

At each of the annual CCCC Conferences since returning from the I Conversations of Cala Figuera, the Officers’ Group of the CCCC has based the theme on one or more of the Ten topics of Cala Figuera. As we have studied and reflected on these ten topics, we have come to realize that they are the foundation of the Charism and although at first they may not appear to be topics that we speak about specifically in Cursillo, they are topics that are inherent in the Gospel. They are what Jesus taught.

This can be best summed up in the final topic on Joy given by Jesus Valls at the I Conversations when he said. "JOY arises in a PERSON when he discovers his condition of LIBERTY and chooses to live by a code of LOVE, that is to say without fear or dread, using FRIENDSHIP as the best means of true communication that is guaranteed by CONVICTION. Love shows itself by one's walking in the truth, that is, with SINCERITY and directed by a CRITERION - which appears as the art of adapting the personality to circumstances and interpreting LIFE as something what is always to be tried and which is always beginning anew. If we accept this condition, not indulging in mental prejudices nor sudden fits of passion which are born out of instincts, we give our affairs only the importance that they merit and, therefore, we appraise them objectively, within the NORMALITY of ordinary life".

The Ten Topics are:

1. Friendship
2. Person
3. Joy
4. Normality (naturalness)
5. Criterion (principles, ideas, standards)
6. Liberty (freedom)
7. Life
8. Love
9. Sincerity
10. Conviction

Chatham, 1994	New Beginnings - Living the Total Vision An introduction and overview of the points covered at the conversations of Cala Figuera
Charlottetown, 1995	How to Live the Why - Together as Friends Study of the concept of FRIENDSHIP as defined by Eduardo Bonnin in his talk from CALA FIGUERA. Method of Cursillo is based on FRIENDSHIP. Necessary to understand FRIENDSHIP as it is understood in terms of the Foundational Charism and how it is applied in the three phases of Cursillo.
Victoria, 1996	The Glory of God - A Person Fully Alive Study of the value and importance of the PERSON based on the talk by Francisco Forteza at Cala Figuera. Focus on the faraway as the preferential though not exclusive option.
St. John's, 1997	Joy JOY as the fruit of living what is Fundamental to being Christian.
St. Jerome, 1998	Building a Church of Living Stones in the World Called to build the church into the world. Taking stock of the call, reiterating the value of the method, PIETY, STUDY, ACTION. The place of Eucharist and the Word in our lives. Men and women of church, not men and women for the Church.
Calgary, 1999	From Vision to Mission - If Not You, Who? If Not Now, When? Accepting the truth that God loves us brings freedom (LIBERTY) and we choose to allow the message of the Gospel and its values (CRITERION) to guide and support us in our ordinary lives (NORMALITY). We share God's love with others thus enriching them and ourselves. (LIFE) "If you had only been here, our brother would not have died".
Antigonish, 2000	See How They Love One Another - Sign of the Kingdom Exploring the concepts of LOVE as contained in the Founders' Vision, the SINCERITY and CONVICTION that are the consequence of understanding LOVE as a gift, a charism that needs to be received, accepted, before it can be given and shared with others. These three concepts, visible in the community, are a sign of the Kingdom.
Vancouver, 2001	As Bread That is Broken - Food for the World Recap of the Ten Topics of Cala Figuera I showing how they relate to our lives as Christians. Although He spoke about them in different words, each of the topics is inherent in the words of Jesus in the Gospel. He spoke of the dignity of the Person, we are called to Friendship, in Love, acting with Sincerity, Conviction, in the Normality of our daily lives, living according to the Criterion of the Gospel so we find Liberty, Life and eventually Joy.
Ottawa, 2002	Evangelization Through Conversion - We Are the Good News Exploring the document that began our journey in 1992 and based on the text given by Eduardo Bonnin as keynote speaker. Reintroduction of the authentic Rollos, STUDY OF THE ENVIRONMENT, CURSILLISTA AFTER THE CURSILLO, TOTAL SECURITY Focus on a return to the authentic Rollos from Mallorca. After studying the Ten Conversations of Cala Figuera I the next logical step is to return to the origins of the Rollos.
Saint John, 2003	Christianity In Action - Living the Fourth Day Exploring the Third Day of the Cursillo weekend. This day is vital to the success of the Fourth Day. With Rollos renamed and eliminated from the Cursillo weekend, the message has been distorted and the focus lost. Reintroducing the Rollo Christianity in Action and why it is vital to a proper understanding of the whole method and mentality of the Cursillo Movement.
Grande Prairie,2004	The Why of the Weekend - To Be A Pilgrim The Conference provided a deeper look at the weekend Rollos and meditations, the role of the Leader and the necessity for all Leaders to have a thorough understanding of what the Cursillo weekend is designed to achieve: to bring us new friends for the journey, pilgrims on the way, rather than an ever growing list of tourists who have 'made a weekend', as if it were a three day event rather than the beginning of a new way of life. View the Slide Show (2.01 MB - best viewed in Windows Media Player) or check out some photos
Windsor, 2005	We Are Companions on the Journey - Our De Colores Reality Our first National Multicultural Encounter. Check out our slideshow from the event.
Cornwallis, 2006	The Best News By the Best Means, The Heart of the Charism [ Write-up ] [ Gallery ]