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Is Cursillo part of the Catholic Church?

Yes.  The founder of the Movement, Eduardo Bonnin, was a Catholic layperson living in Majorca Spain who considered himself a "Christian apprentice".  

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Cursillos in Christianity (Spanish: Cursillos de Cristiandad, "Short courses of Christianity") is an apostolic movement of the Catholic Church. It was conceived in Spain between 1940 and 1949 and began with the celebration of the so-called "first course" from January 7 to 10, 1949 at the Monastery of Sant Honorat, Mallorca.

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Cursillo is the original Catholic three-day movement, and has since been licensed for use by several denominations. Some of which have retained the trademarked "Cursillo" name, while others have modified its talks/methods and given it a different name.

 

Cursillo, similar to Mission, Marriage Encounter, Charismatic Renewal, Christian Family Movement and other renewal programs; all are part of the Roman Catholic Church and the Diocese of Buffalo.  Mission was developed by Cursillo as a mini retreat for parishes. Making a Mission can often lead to making a Cursillo Weekend.

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