Steps to Sponsor a Candidate for a 4th Day Weekend

3) Discuss the individual’s possible candidacy with a member of your church’s clergy. If you agree this individual is a good match with A4D, please ask the Clergy to fill out the Clergy Sponsorship Form.

4) Register Your Candidate.

Sponsorship FAQS

Q Who can be a Sponsor?

A A sponsor is a person living in the Northwest; who has attended an Anglican 4th Day Weekend or Cursillo® weekend and is living the method; who is willing to mentor their candidate in group reunion activity and living their 4th Day; who understands that the Group Reunion is the heart of the method, and that the Ultreya is a gathering of Group Reunions for witness and encouragement; and who will prayerfully do Palanca -- charitable acts of mercy and/or prayer work -- and provide notes for their candidate letting them know of this Palanca effort.

If any of these applies to you, please consider seeking a co-sponsor. 

  • First-time A4D team member in 2023 

  • New to the Diocese of Cascadia 

  • Unable to attend the weekend 

  • Uncertain of your duties as sponsor 

Q Can a parish or small group sponsor a candidate?

A Yes. A parish or a small group may financially support the candidate. Keep in mind there are additional responsibilities that must be designated to specific members of the parish or group, such as sharing information with the candidate about what to expect during the weekend; arranging the candidate’s transportation to and from the weekend; attending Clausura on Sunday, when possible; helping the candidate become part of a regularly meeting Small Group Reunion, etc.

Q Who can be a candidate?

A A candidate is a baptized adult who is capable of understanding the weekend’s message and is a regular participant in worship in their parish; has no major health problems and is able to withstand the physical demands of the weekend; is free of psychological or emotional problems; and is a potential leader with a sincere desire to grow in their faith and share that faith with others .

Q How do I prepare my candidate?

A Answer all their questions honestly – there are no secrets about the weekend. Tell them it is a live-in weekend; Describe the accommodations: they may be dormitory style with bunks and group washroom availability. CELL PHONES AND WATCHES ARE NOT ALLOWED AND WILL BE COLLECTED AND KEPT SAFELY FOR ALL CANDIDATES THROUGH THE WEEKEND. Candidates will be immersed in 15 talks and 5 meditations, silence, and the Sacraments. Describe the stimulating table discussion groups and the Spanish proper nouns used during the weekend. Tell about the three days of the weekend, and the 4th Day (you may introduce your candidate to Group Reunion prior to the weekend).

Sponsorship is not just paperwork and financial support; it is a long-term commitment which begins with prayer and is only completed when the candidate is well on the way to being actively committed, participating in a small accountability group, changing environments they live in for Christ, expanding daily prayer life, studying the Word daily, and is a witnessing member of the Anglican 4th Day community.

Please be in prayer over who the Lord is calling you to sponsor for these fall weekends!

The Anglican 4th Day Secretariat for the Diocese of Cascadia