BEFORE CURSILLO

1. Give the candidate a general idea of what Cursillo is about and what will be expected of a new Cursillista after the weekend regarding his/her
     environments.
     EXPLAIN THE FOURTH DAY.
2. Have your candidate read the booklet, "Cursillo…What is it?" (Also found on the Internet at www.cursillo.org ). Have your candidate group and
    attend Ultreya with you at least twice prior to the weekend.
 3. After your candidate has returned his/her application to you, check it over to make sure your candidate is eligible to make a Cursillo.
 4. Notify the Cursillo Center as soon as possible if your candidate is unable to attend the weekend and would like to be considered for the next one.
 5. Write your candidate a personal palanca letter and also obtain palanca from other Cursillistas and family. Flowers and gifts are discouraged.
      Palanca is prayer and sacrifice, not gifts.
 6. See that your candidate has transportation to and from the Cursillo.

DURING CURSILLO

 1. Palanca must be received before Saturday evening.
 2. Make yourself available to the candidate's family should the need arise while he/she is attending the Cursillo.
 3. Pray and do palanca for your candidate before, during and after his/her weekend. Also pray for the other candidates. It is not mandatory, but
     highly encouraged to attend the Friday night Prayer Vigil.
 4. Must attend the Sunday closing and invite as many others as possible from the candidate's family and parish to attend also. 4th Day support is
      imperative.

AFTER CURSILLO

1. Keep in close contact with your candidate after the Cursillo. Show as much interest and concern for him/her as you did before the Cursillo.
    Support and follow through with your candidate for at least six months following his/her weekend. Encourage your candidate to persevere in
     their environments.
 2. See that your candidate acquires the experience of sharing in Group Reunion and Ultreyas. A list of Ultreyas is included in the candidate's
      4th Day Packet.

REMEMBER: When you sponsor someone, you have made a commitment to follow through on the responsibilities asked of a sponsor. Don't be a sponsor just so someone can make a Cursillo.