The Cursillos of Christianity Movement provides us with a sure method to enable us to live what is fundamental for being a Christian in our God-given environments. This method is our interior tripod of
- Piety (Heart),
- Study (Intelligence), and
- Action (Will).
This page is a regularly updated compendium of ideas to help in these three areas. Many of these have been submitted by members of the Fourth Day Community. If you know of a good speaker coming to your parish, an adoration chapel opening, a rosary group that meets regularly, a need for volunteers to be of service or other opportunities, suggest them please on our Contact Joliet Cursillo page.
We also include some outstanding and useful Catholic web resources that will assist you as well. We have a private FaceBook page where we share our regular Ultreya dates and speakers as well as opportunities for Piety / Study / Action.
De Colores!
PIETY
Workshops and Spiritual Retreats –
- Carmelite Spiritual Center – Darien, IL
- Marytown – Mundelein, IL
Ways to Participate in the 2025 Jubilee Year
Regular Confession Schedule
Opportunities for Silent Prayer and Adoration –
- List of adoration chapels, etc. 2010 (to be updated soon)
Opportunities for Local Pilgrimages –
Brochures for Prayer –
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STUDY
Fishers of Men –
Diocese of Joliet Men’s group – Leading Men Toward A Dynamic Relationship with Jesus Christ! Click to view many events.
Be Formed –
Be Formed is a 90-Day discipleship experience for men and women that focuses on faith, formation and friendships. It includes weekly videos, small groups, prayer, fellowship and nights of reflection. Under the patronage of Venerable Fulton Sheen, Be Formed is open to all adults, no matter where you are on your faith journey. We are dedicated to providing you with opportunities for life-long formation and the possibility of renewed encounters with the living God.
Led by Fr. Burke Masters in the Diocese of Joliet, our mission is to unpack the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church, to inform individuals about their faith and to inspire within them a deeper sense of their Catholic identity and mission.
Be Healed –
- Be Healed Retreat for Women
- Be Healed Retreat for Men
“Be Healed” will be an engaging weekend based on the book by author Dr. Bob Schuchts. This two day retreat includes Spirit-filled talks, opportunities for faith-filled reflection, spiritual direction, mass, and confessions. The Carmelite Spiritual Center features a meditation garden for prayer and contemplation, as well as home-cooked meals. This will be a weekend to assist you in taking the next step in your faith journey. We look to seeing you there. Register early as spots are very limited. Details above at the link
Ascension Podcasts –
In The Bible in a Year podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz guides you through the entire Bible in 365 episodes. Using an exclusive reading plan rooted in The Bible Timeline (a ground-breaking approach to understanding salvation history developed by Biblical scholar Jeff Cavins) you won’t just read the Bible … you’ll finally understand how all the pieces fit together to tell an amazing story that continues in your life today!
In Ascension’s Rosary in a Year podcast, Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR, guides listeners in a step-by-step journey that will change the way you pray – no matter where you are in your spiritual life. By starting small and adding on over time, listeners will find themselves falling more in love with this powerful Marian devotion, becoming a source of grace for the whole world.
Read the entire Catechism of the Catholic Church in 365 days with Fr. Mike Schmitz. If you have ever wanted to understand what it means to be Catholic and allow those truths to shape your life—this podcast is for you!
ACTION
Giving DuPage –
Together Make a Difference – many opportunities to volunteer and assist those in need in DuPage County
United Way – Will County
Volunteer Opportunities in Will County
Useful Catholic Web Resources for Piety & Study
US Catholic Conference of Bishops
New American Bible – Revised Edition Online
Catechism of the Catholic Church Online
The Word Among Us Daily Devotional Site
Father Burke Masters – Thoughts for the Day and email sign-up
Two Catholic Men and a Blog – Articles on Faith and Reason
Catholic Answers (Catholic Apologetics site)
Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN)