Typically men attend one weekend and women attend the following weekend. Colorado Via de Cristo also holds coed weekends for single and married Christians together.

Every Via de Cristo experience begins on a Thursday evening and concludes on the following Sunday. The three day progression includes worship, songs of praise, prayer, presentations or messages followed by discussion, and unique fellowship events. Holy Communion is served on a daily basis. Comfortable lodging and dining is provided.

Participants are placed into small groups of six to eight persons. Each small group includes two experienced laypersons to serve as guides and assist when needed. An essential part of every weekend is the Spiritual Support Team which provides spiritual guidance and insight. The team consists of an ordained pastor and several other pastors or church workers. The Spiritual Support Team, like the laypersons who organize and facilitate the weekends, have attended previous cursillos as participants.

Thursday Evening

The weekend starts with a reception to welcome the participants. They then move on to a worship experience that offers an introspective look at our lives and our relationship with God.

Friday, Saturday and Sunday

The three days center around a series of messages given by both laypersons and clergy. The messages follow a progression that allows each topic to build upon the last and to prepare for the next. While each day has a different emphasis, the entire weekend focuses on God's grace and love, and how we can transform our daily lives in accordance to His teachings.

Additional activities take place throughout the weekend that support and enhance the focus of the messages. A Via de Cristo weekend is an enjoyable balance of study, reflection and fun!

On Sunday evening the Via de Cristo experience is concluded with a closing service that encourages the participants to leave in joy and anticipation.