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ABOUT US |
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What is the purpose of Tres
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Tres Dias is an adult weekend that aims to
concentrate closely on the person of Jesus Christ and his
teachings.
While Tres Dias explores the basic Christian
beliefs, it is best described as a spiritual encounter with
Christ. Many who have attended the weekend have experienced
a deeper and more meaningful relationship with Christ as
they sense his love in a dynamic way.
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What happens on a Tres
Dias weekend? |
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The Spanish words "TRES DIAS" means "Three Days".
TRES DIAS begins on a Thursday evening and ends the following
Sunday evening.
The Tres Dias team leading the weekend is composed of former
attendees of a Tres Dias or similar weekend like Cursillo or
Walk to Emmaus, who have volunteered their time for months
of preparation by working and praying together as a unit.
There is presented in three day, the basics of the Christian
life and the meaning of living the Christian ideal and its
application in our daily lives.
Tres Dias is centered around lay and clergy talks. Table
groups discuss each talk. Discourse that develops from these
discussions makes Christ's teachings come alive.
The basic atmosphere of Tres Dias is one of love, joy,
Christian fellowship, singing, laughing, and worship. Tres
Dias makes future Christian experiences more fruitful
because of the zestful seasoning it brings to all Christian
living.
Tres Dias can be made only once in a lifetime. Therefore, it
is not a substitute for a retreat, nor does it have the
individual solitude of a retreat.
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Who should attend a Tres
Dias weekend? |
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Just as Christ meets you at your point of
need, so Tres Dias is designed for those who desire to be
strengthened in their faith and to be brought closer to
Christ in their discipleship. Tres Dias is for Christians of
all denominations. The weekend is not necessarily for new
believers, but for those who understand God's grace. It is
especially gratifying for those who are in leadership within
the church.
There are weekends for men and women. If you are married,
the husband must attend first. Wives usually attend a week
or two later. Each attendee must be sponsored by someone who
has previously attended a Tres Dias or similar weekend.
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What is the history of
Tres Dias? |
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Tres Dias was derived from Cursillo de
Christianidad, a "short course in Christianity," which has
been an active tool of church renewals since its beginnings
in Spain in 1949.
Tres Dias was started in America in 1972 and is now overseen
by a national organization
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What is the fourth day? |
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One's life after a Tres Dias weekend is
called the Fourth Day. Following Tres Dias, an individual
may desire to continue in the strengthening of his or her
spiritual life and become a more active disciple of Christ
in the world and in the church. Pursuing a relationship with
Christ is important. Continued contact with Tres Dias
community members on a regular basis will enhance this
growth. Reunions of smaller groups are also encouraged so
that the participants may help one another in living the
Christian life.
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How may I attend a Tres
Dias weekend? |
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All potential Tres Dias attendees must be
sponsored. Obtain the requested signatures on the
application form and mail.
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