What it is

What is Tres Dias?

Three days. A lifetime of impact.

A 72-hour ecumenical Christian retreat — no rush, no screens, just Jesus, community, and rest.

100+
Communities worldwide
50.000+
Pilgrims
72h
Of encounter
Anos 60
From its roots
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."— Matthew 11:28

Tres Dias — meaning 'Three Days' in Spanish — is an international Christian movement that grew out of the Catholic Cursillo movement in Spain in the 1960s. Today it is present in over 100 communities and counts more than 50,000 pilgrims worldwide, welcoming Christians of diverse denominations who share faith in Jesus Christ and the authority of Scripture.

Tres Dias, Cursillo, and the Walk to Emmaus
If you’ve heard of Cursillo, the Walk to Emmaus, Kairos, or Tres Dias in other countries, you’ll recognise Tres Dias Portugal. They share the same roots in the Cursillo movement, born in Spain, and the same three-day format. What sets Tres Dias apart is that it is fully ecumenical — Catholics, evangelicals, Protestants, and Christians of every tradition live the weekend side by side.
What happens

From Thursday to Sunday

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Arrival

Thursday evening. You set aside phones and routines and are welcomed by a team already praying for you.

2

Talks & worship

Over the next days, short talks, prayer, and worship open space for a deeper encounter with Christ.

3

Community & table

Shared meals, laughter, music, and radical hospitality. Around the table, friendships are born that last well beyond the weekend.

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Return

Sunday afternoon. You return renewed — and carry the light forward into your family, church, and community.

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The Spirit of the Weekend

The Tres Dias weekend is not a conference or a series of talks. It is an experience marked by love, grace, and community. Team members serve pilgrims with extraordinary hospitality — through meals, music, laughter, and prayer — all centred on one person: Jesus.

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The Schedule

The weekend begins Thursday evening and concludes Sunday afternoon — 72 hours away from the routines of daily life. Phones and watches are set aside intentionally. This time away from screens opens space for something deeper.

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Ecumenical by Nature

Tres Dias is not tied to any denomination. Catholics, Protestants, Baptists, Pentecostals, and Christians from many other traditions participate together. The only requirement is to agree with our Statement of Beliefs.

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What to Bring

Bring comfortable clothing for three days, your Bible, any medications you take regularly, a notebook, a pen, and an open heart. Your sponsor will provide you with a complete list of what to bring.

The Sponsor's Role

Every pilgrim is nominated by a sponsor — someone who has already attended a Tres Dias weekend. Your sponsor submits your application, helps you prepare, prays for you during the weekend, and walks with you in community afterward. No sponsor? Contact us.

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What is a Pescador?

After the weekend, many pilgrims become pescadores — alumni who stay involved, join Small Groups, and later serve on future weekends as team members. The movement grows from person to person and from weekend to weekend.

"For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them."— Matthew 18:20
No sponsor? Contact us. We'll help you find a sponsor and take the first step. Every pilgrim is closely supported, from start to finish.