The Bahai community has four core activities for those who are interested in the Bahai way of life. These activities are the following:
Children’s Classes -The Bahá'í community offers children's classes at Bahá'í centres and various other venues. Children can choose a closest possible venue. The purpose of the classes is to assist children in acquiring spiritual qualities and a morally sound character, and help them to discover their latent talents. It includes various modes of learning, like memorization of quotations, storytelling, games, songs and art. Children are instructed with love and care and their energies are channelized in productive activities. The classes are conducted in a very joyful and disciplined learning environment, respecting the individuality of the children. Special training is given to teachers that helps them to increase their understanding of the Bahá'í principles of education. Some of the spiritual qualities taught are generosity, justice, kindness, unity, courage, truthfulness, reliance on God, and love.
Junior Youth Classes: As the name suggests, junior youth classes are intended to develop spiritual and ...
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The Bahai community has four core activities for those who are interested in the Bahai way of life. These activities are the following:
Children’s Classes -The Bahá'í community offers children's classes at Bahá'í centres and various other venues. Children can choose a closest possible venue. The purpose of the classes is to assist children in acquiring spiritual qualities and a morally sound character, and help them to discover their latent talents. It includes various modes of learning, like memorization of quotations, storytelling, games, songs and art. Children are instructed with love and care and their energies are channelized in productive activities. The classes are conducted in a very joyful and disciplined learning environment, respecting the individuality of the children. Special training is given to teachers that helps them to increase their understanding of the Bahá'í principles of education. Some of the spiritual qualities taught are generosity, justice, kindness, unity, courage, truthfulness, reliance on God, and love.
Junior Youth Classes: As the name suggests, junior youth classes are intended to develop spiritual and intellectual capacities in youth. Here learning combines with service and teaching the youth to apply spiritual principles in their lives. The curriculum helps them to enhance their spiritual perception and to develop an upright behaviour.
Study Circles - Study circles are a series of courses designed to emphasize the importance of service in an individual’s life, thereby finding the practical applications of spiritual principles. These groups are generally small in size with a single tutor to facilitate the learning process There are mainly three units in a course: Understanding the Bahá'í Writings, Prayer, and Life and Death. The main aim of this course is to help the individual reflect upon these topics and understand them through direct interaction with the Word of God.
Devotional Meetings - Regular devotional meetings are essential to the spiritual growth of any community. They serve to both reinforce the spiritual growth of the individual and foster the feeling of oneness within the community. The programs are simple and free from rituals. These meetings are generally held in the local Bahá'í Centre or in someone's home. Music and candles may be used to create a meditative and reflective atmosphere. Sometimes writings may be pre-selected and focused on a specific topic. Devotional meetings are open to all.
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