Joliet Cursillo
    Palanca has always been an essential part of Cursillo (Precursillo, Cursillo, and
    Postcursillo), and should be practiced in its entirety.  Palanca gives witness to
    the solidarity of the members of the Church.  It is especially important during
    the Precursillo, the spiritual preparation for the Cursillo; therefore, both the
    Team and the outside community should include a Palanca campaign.

    Palanca is the actual prayers, sacrifices, and works of mercy.  A note on a piece
    of paper or a greeting card does not constitute Palanca.  A Palanca letter is one
    that is sent to the candidates and team, informing them of the prayers and
    sacrifices that one is 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.  [Leaders’ Manual, p.
    117]

    Palanca
"Go into the whole
world and proclaim
all creation"
(Mk 16:15)
Joliet Cursillo ~ P.O. Box 4247 ~ Lisle, IL 60532