Diocese of Covington Cursillo Movement

Palanca

What is palanca?  What is a palanca letter?  A palanca letter is one that is sent to the candidates and team, informing them of the prayers and sacrifices that you are offering to God on their behalf.  A letter may be sent explaining what type of palanca is being offered, but the letter is NOT the palanca.  The actual palanca is the action - intercessory prayer, sacrifice, or works of mercy, and it can be done without writing a letter.

Palanca is prayer. Prayer that we offer up for the sake of others. This prayer can take on many forms:

• Playing "Taxi" for your kids;
• A kind word to someone who needs it; 
• Helping a neighbor;
• Working in the kitchen;
• Baking cookies;
• Praying the Rosary;
• A written note to someone on a weekend. 

If you are doing Palanca for someone on a weekend and would like to let them know, or would like to send a Palanca note just click click here to send your message!

PALANCA BOARDS

Everyone in the Cursillo Community is given the opportunity to do Palanca for the upcoming weekends. We have created on-line Palanca Sign up sheets (Chapel Visit or72 Hour Vigil). 

To refresh your memory the Chapel Visit requires an individual to come to the Catholic Center and sit in prayer in the Palanca Chapel at a designated time during the weekend. 

The 72 Hour Vigil does not require the individual to come to the Catholic Center but, at a designated time of their choosing,  to spend time in prayer, thought or action for the team and candidates. This time can be in the comfort of their own home, school or work place. Go to the WEEKENDS page, view and print the appropriate Palanca form, and sign up.

"It's not too early to start thinking about the upcoming weekends. The teams have been in formation for several months. It is now our turn to get involved. If you are interested in signing up for the 72-Hour Vigil or Palanca Chapel please call Jean Cate (781-4002) for a time and date.

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