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CLAUSURA ORDER OF SERVICE
CURSILLO WEEKEND # ______
NOTE:Where the word Officiant occurs, it will be the Diocesan Spiritual Advisor or the weekend’s Spiritual Advisor. Where “Rector(a)” appears, the weekend rector will read.
THEY’LL KNOW WE ARE CHRISTIANS
We are one in the Spirit; we are one in the lord.
We are one in the Spirit; we are one in the lord.
And we pray that all unity may one day be restored…
CHORUS:
And they’ll know we are Christians
By our love, by our love,
And they’ll know we are Christians by our love.
We will walk with each other; we will walk hand in hand
We will walk with each other; we will walk hand in hand
And together we’ll spread the news that God is in our land…
CHORUS:
And they’ll know we are Christians
By our love, by our love,
And they’ll know we are Christians by our love.
We will work with each other; we will work side by side
We will work with each other; we will work side by side
And we’ll guard each one’s dignity and save each one’s pride…
CHORUS:
And they’ll know we are Christians
By our love, by our love,
And they’ll know we are Christians by our love.
All praise to the father, from whom all things come
And all praise to Christ Jesus his only son,
And all praise to the Spirit, who makes us one…
CHORUS:
And they’ll know we are Christians
By our love, by our love,
And they’ll know we are Christians by our love.
The people standing, the Officiant says
Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
People: And blessed be his kingdom, now and forever.
The Officiant then continues
There is one Body and one Spirit;
PeopleThere is one hope in God’s call to us;
Officiant One Lord, one Faith, one Baptism;
People One God and Father of all.
Officiant The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Officiant Let us pray
The Collect of the Day
People Amen.
Then, all standing, the Deacon or a Priest reads the Gospel, first saying
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to ______.
People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
After the Gospel, the Reader says
The Gospel of the Lord.
People Praise to you, Lord Christ
The Prayer to Christ the King
Rector(a) Let us pray.
The people standing or kneeling, the Rector(a) continues
Rector(a) Bless, Lord, Your Church
People May God grant her peace, and watch over her everywhere
Rector(a) Bless our Presiding Bishop, our Bishops, and the other clergy of our Church; let them be the
light and salt of the earth.
People We beseech you, hear us.
Rector(a) Bless our Country, that it may become vibrantly apostolic.
People We beseech you, hear us.
Rector(a) Bless our President and all who govern us.
People We beseech you, hear us.
Rector(a) Bless our thirst to become saints, our apostolic desires, our family, our studies, everything
that is ours.
People We beseech you, hear us.
Rector(a) Bless the Christian Apostolate.
People We beseech you, hear us.
Rector(a) Bless our leaders and all who direct us in the Apostolate on the national, diocesan and
Parish levels.
People We beseech you, hear us.
Rector(a) Grant us Spiritual success in all our apostolic undertaking. Let all of those who have been
called become saints.
People We beseech you, hear us.
Rector(a) Bless the Cursillos in Christianity.
People We beseech you, hear us.
Rector(a) Bless our group reunions, the forge of the best. Awaken the restlessness of those who,
through carelessness, have lost the apostolic ideal of you Grace.
People We beseech you, hear us.
Rector(a) Grant us your Grace and Faith that your Love will conquer all.
People We beseech you, hear us.
Rector(a) Grant us your Grace that we may never abandon you.
People We beseech you, hear us.
Rector(a) Grant us your Grace that we may always repent and return to you when we stray.
People We beseech you, hear us.
Rector(a) For the sake of those who are new in your service; for those who are growing old in your
service; for those who take part and those who do not take part in your Apostolate; for the
sake of the ones who bother us the most, and the ones who sanctify us the most.
People We beseech you, hear us.
Rector(a) For the sake of those who scoff at the apostolic ideal.
People We beseech you, hear us.
Rector(a) Deliver us from despair at our failures and conceit over our successes.
People We beseech you, hear us.
Rector(a) For the sake of those who do not know your Love, give them missionaries to bring your
faith, Hope, and Love.
People We beseech you, hear us.
Rector(a) Bless, Lord the sick, the poor, those in prisons, and all who suffer and are in danger.
People We beseech you, hear us.
Rector(a) Bless all Christians everywhere.
People We beseech you, hear us.
Rector(a) For our apostolic intentions.
People We beseech you, hear us.
Rector(a) Now meditate, for a moment, on the word which struck home the hardest…
A moment of silence is kept.
People Speak, Lord, your servant listens.
Rector(a) Praise be Jesus Christ!
People May He be praised forever!
Rector(a) and People We would rather die than be separated from you.
Consecration to Christ the King
All O, Christ the King! Behold us at your feet, adoring your divine splendor. With deep gratitude we realize that you have chosen us, from among many, to be the courageous soldiers of your Kingdom.
We want to be really yours, Lord; and we consecrate ourselves to you.
We want our souls to be immersed in grace at all times. Give us the strength to bear our cross all through life.
Even though everyone around us be a coward, we want, Lord, to go against the current, and follow you, who are the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
Lord Jesus, make us apostles! Teach us to pray. Grant us a desire for Holy Communion.
Teach us to preach your Love by our example and in conversation. Grant, Lord, that we may open the broad road of your Grace to all people.
Make the world return to you, even if it costs us our lives.
Rector(a)Please stand.
The Spiritual Director then asks the following questions of all present, all standing:
Do you renounce Satan and all the Spiritual forces of wickedness that rebel against God?
All:I renounce them.
Do you renounce the evil powers of this world which corrupt and destroy the creatures of God?
All:I renounce them.
Do you renounce all sinful desires that draw you from the love of God?
All:I renounce them.
Do you turn to Jesus Christ and accept him as your Savior?
All:I do.
Do you put your whole trust in his grace and love?
All:I do.
Do you promise to follow and obey him as your Lord?
All:I do.
Let us now renew our Baptism Covenant
OfficiantDo you believe in God the Father?
PeopleI believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
OfficiantDo you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God?
PeopleI believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended to heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
OfficiantDo you believe in God the Holy Spirit?
PeopleI believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.
OfficiantWill you continue in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers?
PeopleI will, with God’s help.
OfficiantWill you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord?
PeopleI will, with God’s help.
OfficiantWill you proclaim by word and example the Good News in Christ?
PeopleI will, with God’s help.
OfficiantWill you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself?
PeopleI will, with God’s help.
OfficiantWill you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being?
PeopleI will, with God’s help.
The Spiritual Director says:
Grant , O Lord, that all who are baptized into the death of Jesus Christ you Son may live in the power of his resurrection and look for him to come again in glory; who lives and reigns now and for ever. Amen
The Blessing of Cards and Crosses
The people remain standing for the blessing of cards and crosses by the Spiritual Advisors at the altar.
AMAZING GRACE
Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found, was blind, but now I see.
T’was grace that taught my heart to fear, and grace my fears relieved;
How precious did that grace appear the hour I first believed.
Through many dangers, toils, and snares I have already come;
‘Tis grace has brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home.
When we’ve been there ten thousand years bright shining as the sun
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise than when we first begun
Praise God, Praise God…
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Beginning of the Fourth Day
- Rector(a)’s remarks about the three days
- Presentation of candidates to the community
- Fourth Day speaker ______
- Spiritual Advisor’s remarks
- Diocesan Spiritual Advisor’s remarks and presentation of register to Rector(a) of next Cursillo and Cursillo Cross to next Spiritual Advisor.
The Bishop, when present, or the Priest may bless the people.
OfficiantThe Peace of the Lord be always with you!
PeopleAnd Also with you.
DeaconAlleluia! Alleluia! Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit!
PeopleThanks be to God! Alleluia! Alleluia!
RecessionalAlleluia Sing to Jesus –Hymn 460 in Hymnal 1982