Via de Cristo Weekends
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What is VIA de CRISTO?
VIA de CRISTO is a Spanish phrase meaning "Way of Christ." VIA de CRISTO is a
highly structured three day weekend designed to strengthen and renew the faith of
Christian people and bring them to a new awareness of living in God's grace.
It is a combined effort of lay people and clergy toward renewal of the church.
History of VIA de CRISTO
The movement originated as "Cursillo" in the late 1940's in the Spanish Catholic church
and moved to the United States in the late 1950's. It began in the Lutheran church when
lay people and clergy attended a Catholic Cursillo in 1971, both in Iowa and Florida.
The first Lutheran sponsored weekends were held in 1972 in Iowa and Florida and have
now been held in over 25 states and some foreign countries.
VIA de CRISTO is the Lutheran expression of this method which is currently being used
in many denominations including: Episcopal, Methodist, Presbyterian and Reformed churches.
Purpose of VIA de CRISTO
VIA de CRISTO is based on the fundamentals of Christianity, concentrating on the person
and teachings of Jesus Christ. The focus is not on VIA de CRISTO itself, but on the local church.
The objective of the movement is to inspire, challenge and equip local church members for
Christian action in their homes, churches and communities.
