Orientation of Tres Dias
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Tres Dias is unique in that it is an interdenominational Christian experience open to all who
desire a deeper relationship with the Lord Jesus. Tres Dias is not sponsored by any one
Christian denomination.
The Tres Dias weekend is a three day retreat centered on growth in an individual's
Christian life. The dynamics involved, the schedule used, the order of the talks and
events, the total content is basically the same as that developed for the first Cursillo
weekends held on the Spanish Island of Majorca. It should be the same whether held in
Spain, Australia, Korea or the United States. It is designed to meet the needs of all
Christians where ever they find themselves in their Christian walk.
The dynamics of each weekend develop slowly to allow each candidate to move comfortably
through each experience. On Friday the emphasis is more personal and provides for
introspection; Saturday is action oriented, the person of Christ is the focus; and Sunday
the direction is toward the community. At the same time the level of witness and personal
testimony increases during each day and each day begins at a higher level than the day
before. The talks each day begin with the mind or understanding, move to the will or
commitment; the final lay talk of each day stressing the heart or love.
All of these elements are a direct out growth of the Cursillo weekend and the urgent
desire on the part of a few Pescadores to provide a similar spiritual experience for
fellow Protestants. Thus Tres Dias, an interdenominational movement came into being through the
energetic and loving support of the Cursillo community.
One great strength of each Tres Dias community is that it is
interdenominational. On each weekend,
candidates and team members including the spiritual directors represent various
denominations and congregations. In addition, team members and participants represent a wide
range of adult age groups, varying marital situations, and differing professional,
educational and cultural backgrounds.
The interdenominational factor in Tres Dias brings to many Christians a new and irreplaceable growing experience. It is a "love feast" that expands one's life in the Christian community to other congregations, clergy, and brothers and sisters in Christ. As a result of this experience it extends outreach for all and strengthens one's resolve to participate in and expand a Christ-centered environment.