Via de Cristo means "Way of Christ" and is the Lutheran expression of Cursillo®, which is Spanish for "short course in Christianity." It's a method of renewing Christian life. This structured three-day weekend retreat is designed to strengthen and to renew the faith of Christian people, their families, their congregations, and their environments.It is not a "Charismatic Movement," nor does it actively promote a specific "conversion experience." Via de Cristo is a lay movement involving laity and clergy in the renewal of the church. It is a Christian leadership course.Via de Cristo is an instrument of renewal of our spiritual life in the church. Its aim is to concentrate on the Person and the teachings of Jesus Christ. The focus of Via de Cristo is not on itself, but on the local church. The objective of Via de Cristo is to inspire, to challenge, and to equip local church members for Christian action in their homes, churches, places of work, and communities.