Classes for Children
“Regard man as a mine rich in gems of inestimable value. Education can, alone, cause it to reveal its treasures, and enable mankind to benefit there from.” – Baha’u’llah
The Baha’i writings emphasis that education must be spiritual as well as intellectual. Spiritual education nurtures those qualities which guide our children’s moral character and develop their material education.
In the four grades of Baha’i children’s classes, children are taught about virtues such as:
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Purity
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Justice
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Love
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Truthfulness
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Generosity
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Selflessness
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Joy
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Sincerity
These spiritual qualities are taught through quotations, stories, songs, arts and games. As the children progress through the grades of the classes, they also learn about teachings and principles of the Baha’i Faith listed below.
“Children are the most precious treasure a community can possess, for in them are the promise and guarantee of the future.” – Baha’i Writings
Basic Themes in Children’s Class
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The Baha’i Faith and its principles
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Knowledge of God – the loving Creator of all
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The spiritual nature of people
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The importance of prayer
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Moral and character education
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Development of the virtues
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Respect for parents and elders
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The importance of family
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Elimination of prejudice
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Celebration of unity in diversity
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The oneness of the world’s major religions
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World peace begins with each one of us
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Men and women are equal
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Service to others as worship to God
The children will learn about the Baha’i Faith and develop a respect for all the World’s faiths and their teachings. Children are taught to love and respect people from all religions. All the major religions have sprung from the same Source and all have played their part in God’s unfolding guidance to mankind.
“Among the greatest of all services that can possibly be rendered by man to Almighty God is the education and training of children” – Baha’i Writings
Parent Participation
Parents are welcomed to get involved by discussing with the teachers about the program being carried out in Children’s Classes, they are invited to study all the materials of the curriculum, encouraged to attend the classes, assist the teachers and join the courses of the Ruhi Institute to build their own capacity to serve their community.
