San Diego Episcopal Cursillo
Music Guidelines
From the S.D Episcopal Cursillo Secretariat
1. The Purpose of Music and Song in the Cursillo Movement
The purpose of Music and Song in the Cursillo Movement is to provide an
avenue for the participants to utilize their God given talents for music and song,
and raise a joyful noise, in worship, to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Music and Song at Cursillo Events supports our Liturgy, our praise to God,
and binds us together in building a spiritual and Christ centered community.
2. The Role of the Music Leader in Cursillo
The role of the Music Leader is that of a Worship Leader. A Worship Leader
led by the Holy Spirit, combines biblical truth with music and song, and makes
sure that God’s word is sung, proclaimed, explained, and treasured so that God
is lifted up in everyone’s hearts, minds, and souls. On the practical side, the
Music Leader:
2.1 Should be proficient enough on his/her instrument to not be
distracted from the main focus of leading others in song.
2.2 Could be a strong singer, and with strong musical back-up, lead the
group.
2.3 Should be able to organize music in advance of the need, and
remain flexible as unexpected needs arise.
2.4 Should be able to express, and inspire others, with the joy of the Lord
in song.
3. Complexity of the Music and Song
To provide for the most comfortable and engaging music and song for the
widest participation, the music should be simple and easy to play, and to sing:
3.1 With simple chording structures. Not a lot of quick, complicated, and
unnecessary chord changes.
3.2 With familiar keys and chords.
3.3 In a singable key – not too high or too low.
3.4 By choosing songs from the Cursillo Songbook for group singing.
3.5 By singing each song several times during the weekend so they are
familiar to the New Cursillistas by Sunday afternoon.
The reasons to keep the Music and Songs simple and easy are:
3.6 More musicians and singers are able to participate if the skill level
required is not too difficult.
3.7 It accommodates a larger number of musicians and instruments.
3.8 It requires less rehearsal to produce a good sound.
3.9 It encourages beginners to join in, try out, and improve their musical
skills.
4. Guidelines for Musicians at Ultreyas
All musicians are welcome at Ultreyas. The chosen Music Leader needs to
be prepared and flexible for other musicians showing up at the last moment.
Specifically welcome them and invite them to come forward with the other
musicians. Clearly, everyone needs to have the same music and chords for each
song. Even if insufficient microphones are available, all musicians can line up
and participate, whether with instruments, voices, or both. Other musicians
naturally will follow the lead of the Music Leader. The songs chosen will be from
the Cursillo songbook. Ideally, any musicians who come to the Ultreya need to
use the latest Cursillo musicians' song book with the music and/or chords
appropriate for each song. The musicians song book is not the one given to
candidates on the weekend. The Music Leader follows the direction of the master
of ceremonies or Ultreya coordinator, including the number and timing of the
songs. A song can be requested by each speaker. The Music Leader needs to
check with each speaker before his part of the agenda.
5. Guidelines for Musicians at the Day of Deeper Understanding (DODU)
Preferably, the Head Musician from the previous Cursillo weekend should be
the Music Leader at the DODU. The Music Leader will choose the other
musicians to participate at the DODU. Normally, all those musicians on the
previous weekend will be invited to the DODU. Other musicians are also
welcome. The songs selected will be those from the weekend. The reasons for
these musicians, is that the DODU is the first group reunion after the weekend,
and continuity with the previous weekend is needed. The songs need to be
familiar to the new Cursillistas. And the weekend musicians have a sense of the
mood of the new Cursillistas as well. Also songs for each talk can be selected by
the speaker if desired. It is not necessary to do so. The Music Leader will check
with each speaker before his part of the agenda.
6. Guidelines for Musicians for the Cursillo Weekend
The Music Leader (Head Musician) for the Cursillo Weekend is selected by
the Weekend Rector/Rectora, and is a member of the Weekend Core Team. The
Head Musician will help the Rector/Rectora select the Assistant Rollo Room
Musicians and the Kitchen Musician. The Head Musician will attend the Team
Training Days and organize the music and song selections, to practice the music
and songs prior to the weekend. The Music and Songs to be prepared for the
Rollo Room on the weekend include:
6.1 Thursday- Commissioning Service-Coordinated with Priest in charge
6.2 Friday – Sunday – Gathering Songs in Rollo Room prior to Kitchen
Team entry into Rollo Room with Rollista.
6.3 A song before each Rollo, chosen by the Rollista.
6.4 Friday – Sunday – Music at meditations if requested.
6.5 Instructed Eucharist – Service music, and music for sequence hymn,
offertory, etc. as requested by Priests.
6.6 Friday Evening – Background music during foot-washing. This is a
place to use other music that fits the occasion.
6.7 Saturday Evening –Music for Agape Meal Eucharist. Help with skits,
talent, or entertainment as needed for any particular weekend.
6.8 Sunday – Mananitas: Joyful “morning” songs to sing while team
distributes flowers.
6.9 Sunday – Open Clausura: Gathering music, service music, sequence
hymn, offertory, communion songs, in coordination with the Priest in
charge.
6.10 Preparation for the Kitchen Musician
6.10.1 Thursday evening- Music if requested by the
Rector/Rectora , Good Night Sponsors.
6.10.2 Daily - Morning Eucharist songs and service music.
6.10.3 Friday – Sunday: Accompany Kitchen Team as they
bring each Rollista into the Rollo Room.
6.10.4 Friday – Sunday: Play and Sing in Dining Hall as Rollo
Room enters.
6.10.5 Participate in Mananitas , Open Clausura, and other
times when teams are together for special events.
7. Conclusion
The Music and Songs on the Cursillo Weekend are a very important part of
the flow, the spirit , and the message of the Weekend. Music and Song are
integral parts of the spiritual ambiance of the Weekend, and should receive close
attention and care in the selection, preparation, practice, playing and singing.
Raising a joyful noise to the Lord through our Music and Songs, and doing it the
best we can, is one way to show our love for our Lord, our candidates, and for
each other.
8. Rollo Song List
These songs have been chosen as appropriate for each rollo. This list is by no
means exhaustive, nor does it mean that a song listed under one Rollo can't be
used for another. This list is meant to be a guide:
IDEAL: Jesus My Lord, This is the Day
GRACE: Hymn to Joy, Jesus My Lord, Blessed Assurance, Amazing Grace,
Grace Alone
LAITY: This Little Light, Lord, Be Glorified, Be My Body, Fear Not, For I Have. .
FAITH: Abba! Father, Lord, Be Glorified, Seek Ye First
PIETY: How Great Thou Art, Come to the Water, Our God Reigns, Glorify Thy
Name, Just a Closer Walk, I Have Decided to Follow Jesus
STUDY: Open Our Eyes, Come and See, I Am the Resurrection, Thy Word is a
Lamp unto My Feet
SACRAMENTS: God and Man at Table, Isaiah 49, Come to the Water, Take Our
Bread
ACTION: Prayer of St. Francis, Be My Body, Pass It On, I Am the Light, Pass My
Love Around, Here I Am, Lord
OBSTACLES: Just As I Am, Amazing Grace, Blessed Assurance, Freely, Freely,
Standing in the Need of Prayer
LEADERS: The Servant Song, Prayer of St. Francis, Special People, Be My
Body, Here I Am, Lord
ENVIRONMENTS: Jesus My Lord, Alleluia, He is Coming, Wind, Wind, Kyrie
Eleison, Fear Not, For I Have . .
LIFE IN GRACE: Just As I Am, Just a Closer Walk, Alleluia, He Is Coming,
Peace is Flowing . . ., Peace Like a River, Our God Reigns
CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY IN ACTION: Wind, Wind, Prayer of St. Francis, Pass
My Love Around, Pass It On, They Will Know, Bind Us Together
GROUP REUNION: Special People, Bind Us Together, Peace is flowing
ULTREYA: Just a Closer Walk, I Have Decided, Be My Body, Here I Am, Lord
9. Cursillo #129 Weekend Schedule with Typical Music Selections
The following weekend schedule with overlayed music selections is intended
as a guide only, and was used on Cursillo Weekend #129. This Rollo Room
Musicians Schedule puts the details listed in Paragraph # 6 above in context with
the Master Cursillo Weekend Schedule, and the timing of events on that
weekend.
CURSILLO 129 WEEKEND SCHEDULE
THURS
ROLLO ROOM MUSICIAN'S SCHEDULE
preselected SONGS
1:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
Team Arrival and Set-up
Prepare and set-up for Dinner
Team Eucharist - Celebrant : Fr. Paul
Team commissioning, blessing of crosses,
name tags, candles, songbooks, aprons
5:00 PM
DINNER -Thank You to the Rollo Room Team
for a great meal!
Dinner Clean-up
Songbooks to Rollo Room
Welcome Candidates in Traffic Circle
Register candidate, tag luggage, take
candidate & luggage to bunk room, escort
candidate to dining hall,
Sponsors Leave - “Good Night Sponsors”
Rectora’s Welcome to Candidates / Fr.
George’s Welcome to Cursillo
Introduce Clergy & Core Team, Team and
Candidates introduce themselves
Candidates and RR Team to Chapel in Silence
1st Meditation - "Who Am I?" : Fr Carlos
2d Meditation - "The Prodigal Son" : Fr Paul
Entire Team Pray for Friday Rollistas and Team
Announcements
All Teams to bed in Silence
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
8:00 PM
8:15 PM
9:15 PM
10:15
PM
10:30
PM
FRI
6:00
6:10
6:50
7:00
AM
AM
AM
AM
7:30
8:15
8:30
8:35
AM
AM
AM
AM
8:40 AM
ROLLO ROOM MUSICIAN'S SCHEDULE
Day of Faith, Day of the Father
Rest of team up
Silence continues
*BELL-Cands.&RR Team to chapel in Silence
Morning Devotion :
Summary of Preparation Phase :
3rd Meditation - "The three Glances of
Christ":Rev Babs
Closing Prayer :
Morning Instructions : Rectora “Silence” ends
BREAKFAST-Song : Good Morning Lord
Break ( 15 min. )
*BELL - Candidates & RR Team to Rollo Room
Preliminary Remarks : Rectora (optional )
and/or Music
1st Rollo - "Ideal": Darryl Peralta
*=Rollo Song
Colored space=be
prepared for music
space to change
song on weekend
TALK TO PRIESTS ABOUT MUSIC FOR
TEAM EUCHARIST
Opening:
Song of Praise:
Gradual:
Offertory:
Communion:
Closing:
Good Night Sponsors
preselected SONGS
Jesus Messiah
Everlasting God
space to change
song on weekend
Song:
9:10 AM
9:35 AM
9:45 AM
Pray:
Chapel :
Silent Reflection and Table Discussion
Break ( 10 min. )
2nd Rollo - "Grace" :Fr Wayne
* Seek Ye First
TALK TO PRIESTS ABOUT MUSIC FOR
INSTRUCTED EUCHARIST
Amazing Grace(Jennifer
Knapp)
10:15
AM
10:45
AM
11:00
AM
11:30
AM
12:15
PM
12:25
PM
12:30
PM
1:15 PM
1:30 PM
FRI
1:40 PM
2:00
2:15
2:20
2:30
PM
PM
PM
PM
2:45 PM
3:00 PM
3:25 PM
Song:
Pray :
Chapel :
Silent Reflection and Table Discussion
Your Grace is Enough
*Open the Eyes of My Heart
Break ( 15 min. )
Instructed Eucharist - Instructor: Fr Paul
Instructed Eucharist - Celebrant: Rev Babs
Homily:
Break ( 10 min. )
* BELL - Candidates and RR Team to Dining
Hall
LUNCH - Song : Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy
Break ( 15 min. )
*BELL - Candidates & RR Team to Rollo Room
ROLLO ROOM MUSICIAN'S SCHEDULE
Day of Faith, Day of the Father
3d Rollo - "Laity" : Lynn Nicholson
Song :
Pray :
Chapel :
Silence Reflection & Table Discussion
* Break ( 15 min. )
*BELL - Candidates & RR Team to Rollo Room
4th Rollo - "Faith": Rev Ed
Song :
Pray :
Chapel :
Opening: Here I am to
Worship
Song of Praise:
Gradual:
Offertory:
Communion: Sanctuary
Closing: Pass My Love
Around
preselected SONGS
Trading My Sorrows
Here I am Lord
*Prayer of St. Francis
TALK TO PRIESTS ABOUT MUSIC FOR FOOT
WASHING/RECONCILIATION
I Walk By Faith
God of Wonders
*I Want to Walk as a Child
of the Light
Palanca Presented by Kitchen Team - Letters
are read & posters are hung by Kitchen Team
Candidates and team are left alone w/Palanca
- Break (approx. 70 min.)
4:35 PM
4:45 PM
5:05 PM
5:40 PM
5:45 PM
*BELL - Candidates & RR Team to Rollo Room
5th Rollo - "Piety": Julie Wells
Song :
Pray :
Chapel :
Silence Reflection & Table Discussion
*BELL - Candidates & RR Team to Dining Hall
DINNER - Song : Enter Rejoice and Come In
space to change
song on weekend
Lord Reign in Me
Kyrie Eleison
*Cry of My Heart
6:20 PM
6:30 PM
FRI
7:25 PM
7:30 PM
9:30 PM
9:40 PM
9:40 PM
10:30
PM
SAT
6:00
6:15
6:50
7:00
AM
AM
AM
AM
7:30
8:15
8:30
8:40
AM
AM
AM
AM
9:10 AM
9:30 AM
9:40 AM
10:25
AM
10:40
AM
11:25
Break ( 10 min. )
Table Summaries
ROLLO ROOM MUSICIAN'S SCHEDULE
Day of Faith, Day of the Father
Candidates & RR Tm to dining hall
* Candidates leave bibles in Rollo Room
Sin & Reconciliation - Presented by :
Foot Washing - Introduced by :
preselected SONGS
space to change
song on weekend
Abba, Father
All Who Are Thirsty
As the Deer
For Those Tears I Died
Heart of Worship
Refiner's Fire
Only A Shadow
Sanctuary
We Fall Down
Thy Word
Candidates Anointed and sent to bed
Pray-in Saturday Rollistas, team meeting
to Rollo Room in SILENCE to sign bibles
All Teams to bed
ROLLO ROOM MUSICIAN'S SCHEDULE
Day of Love, Day of the Son
Rest of teams up
* BELL - Candidates up
* BELL - Candidates and RR Team to Chapel
Morning Devotion :
Summary of Proclamation Phase :
4th Med. - "The Figure of Christ": Fr Wayne
Closing Prayer:
Morning Instructions : Rectora
BREAKFAST - Song:
Break ( 10 min. )
*BELL - Candidates&RR Team to Rollo Room
6th Rollo - "Study": Sharon VandenBosch
Song:
Pray :
Chapel :
Silent Refection & Table Discussion
Break ( 10 min. )
7th Rollo -"Sacraments" Rollo: Fr Paul
Song :
Pray :
Chapel :
Break ( 15 min. )
7th Rollo “SACRAMENTS- PART 2” :
Holy Unction - Healing Service (optional)
preselected SONGS
space to change
song on weekend
Servant Song
GO OVER ABBA/SERVANT SONG WITH
ED & SUSAN
Your Name
Mighty to Save
* God Has Spoken
TALK TO PRIESTS ABOUT MUSIC FOR
AGAPE DINNER/EUCHARIST
Sing For Joy
* God and Man at Table are
Sat Down
AM
12:15
PM
12:25
PM
12:30
PM
1:15 PM
1:25 PM
1:35 PM
2:00 PM
2:05 PM
2:35 PM
SAT
2:45 PM
3:15 PM
3:50 PM
4:00 PM
4:30
5:00
5:55
6:00
PM
PM
PM
PM
6:10 PM
7:00
8:00
8:10
9:00
PM
PM
PM
PM
9:05 PM
9:45 PM
9:50 PM
10:30
PM
Break ( 10 min. )
*BELL - Candidates & RR Team to Dining Hall
LUNCH - Song : “De Colores”
Break ( 10 min. )
* BELL - Candidates and RR Team to Rollo
Room
8th Rollo - "Action" Bryan Chan
Song:
Pray :
Chapel :
Silent Refection & Table Discussion
Break ( 10 min. )
ROLLO ROOM MUSICIAN'S SCHEDULE
Day of Love, Day of the Son
9th Rollo:"Obstacles to Grace": Fr Carlos
Song :
Pray :
Chapel :
Share and Prayer
Break ( 10 min. )
10th Rollo - "Leaders": Craig Noble
Song :
Pray :
Chapel :
Silent Reflection & Table Discussion
Candidates Prepare for Table Summaries
*BELL-Candidates & RR Team to Dining Hall
Music to welcome candidates as they enter
dining hall
EUCHARIST- Celebrant :
Reading:
Reader :
Reading:
Reader :
Gospel:
Reader :
AGAPE DINNER
Break ( 10 Min. )
Candidates&RR Team to RR
Candidates & RR Tm to dining hall for Evening
Program/ optional
Evening Program: Talent Program
* Candidates to bed
Pray-in Sunday Rollistas & Team Announce…
Prep music for Mananitas
All Teams to bed
TALK TO ED ABOUT MUSIC FOR MANANITAS
Everlasting God
*Abba Father/Servant Song
mash up into I Love You
Lord
TALK TO PRIESTS ABOUT MUSIC FOR
OPEN CLOSURA
space to change
preselected SONGS
song on weekend
*Pass My Lord Around
*Those Who See Light
God and Man at Table Are
Sat Down
Opening:
Song of Praise:
Gradual:
Offertory:
Communion:
Closing:
SUN
5:15 AM
6:00 AM
7:00 AM
7:10 AM
7:40 AM
8:20 AM
8:50 AM
9:00 AM
9:30 AM
10:00
AM
ROLLO ROOM MUSICIAN'S SCHEDULE
Day of Hope, Day of the Holy Spirit
Rest of the Team up
Mananitas - Community Prayer and
Announcements : Rectora
* BELL - Candidates and RR Team to Chapel
Morning Devotion :
Summary of Conversion Phase :
5th Med. "The Message of Christ":Rev Ed
Closing Prayer :
Announcements : Rectora ( Be sure
belongings are off the floor )
BREAKFAST - Song : Las Mananitas
Break ( 30 min. ) Candidates may use this
time to pack
*BELL - Candidates&RR Team to Rollo Room
11th Rollo - "Environment": Joe Landry
Song:
Pray :
Chapel :
Silent Reflection and Table Discussion
12th Rollo-"Christian Life In Grace":Rev Babs
preselected SONGS
space to change
song on weekend
Las Mananitas
Rise and Shine
De Colores
They'll Know We Are
Christian By Our Love
Do Lord
Give Me Oil in My Lamp
*In His Time
*As the Deer
10:30
AM
10:50
AM
11:00
AM
11:30
AM
SUN
12:00
PM
12:25
PM
Silent Reflection and Table Discussion
Break ( 10 min. )
13th Rollo - "Christian Comm. In Action": Judy
Brown
Song :
Pray :
Chapel :
Silent Reflection and Table Discussion
ROLLO ROOM MUSICIAN'S SCHEDULE
Day of Hope, Day of the Holy Spirit
Break (25 Min. ) Candidates to finish packing
* BELL - Candidates and RR Tm to Dining Hall
*Everlasting God
preselected SONGS
space to change
song on weekend
12:30
PM
1:10 PM
1:20 PM
1:25 PM
1:50 PM
2:20 PM
2:30 PM
LUNCH - Song : Here We Are
Break ( 10 min. )
* BELL - Candidates and RR Tm to Rollo Room
14th Rollo - "Grouping": Rochelle Thompson
Song :
Pray :
Chapel :
Grouping by table w/table leaders
* BELL - Candidates and RR Teams Rollo
Room for Closed Clausura
15th Rollo - "Ultreya": Karen Rice
Song: I'm Traiding My Sorrows Pray: All
Kitchen Teams
*Bind Us Together
*Trading My Sorrows
4:00 PM
*
OPEN CLAUSURA Celebrant:
Reading:
Reading:
Gospel:
Chalice Bearer :
Chalice Bearer :
Homilist:
Reader :
Reader :
Reader :
PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE UNTIL THE AHCKITCHEN AND AHC-CAMP DISMISSES YOU!
Gathering: Everlasting God
Gathering: Mighty to Save
Opening Song: Sing For Joy
Gloria: Your Name
Gradual: God of Wonders
Offertory: Here I Am Lord
Communion: Only A Shadow
Communion: More Love, More Power
Communion: All Who Are Thirsty
Communion: Sanctuary
Closing: Trading My Sorrows