1. A short intensive spiritual retreat or course, especially one organized by the Roman Catholic Church to deepen faith and community among participants.
Usage: Often capitalized when referring to the specific Cursillo movement; Spanish origin; primarily used in Catholic contexts

Examples

• She attended a cursillo weekend to strengthen her connection to her faith community.
• The parish organized a cursillo for young adults interested in deepening their spiritual life.
• Many participants credit the cursillo experience with transforming their religious practice.
• The cursillo movement has spread to Catholic communities across Latin America and the United States.
• He returned from the cursillo with renewed enthusiasm for his church involvement.