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“Spirituality is the greatest of God’s gifts”
- ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
Assembly Resources: Primary
Unity: "Ye are all the fruits of one tree"
The following presentation introduces the Bahá’í Faith and its core concept of ‘unity’. It includes a visualisation exercise, a song and an activity that encourages children to reflect on the way that as a garden is more beautiful because of the diversity of its flowers and trees, so mankind is enhanced by the diversity of people.
Presenter notes are included with the Powerpoint, and there are separate versions for KS1 and KS2. The assembly is designed to take about 20 minutes.
Virtues: "Regard man as a mine rich in gems"
This presentation features the story ‘The Shepherdess’s Crown’, which introduces the concept of the hidden talents and virtues (or “gems”) that are in all of us.
Presenter notes are included with the Powerpoints. There are two versions, both designed for the KS1 age group. The longer assembly includes a prayer and a poem. The song ‘My First Counsel’ is an arrangement of a verse from the BaháΚΌí Sacred Writings. It complements the Assembly.
The Story of The Báb
This presentation introduces the story of the Báb, the forerunner of Bahá’u’lláh, Founder of the Bahá’í Faith. It includes four short stories which illustrate, among other things, the virtues of forgiveness and courage.
Presenter notes are included within the Powerpoint, which is designed for pupils in KS1.
Useful links
Websites
The official website for
the BahΓ‘'Γ's of the
United Kingdom.
The official website for
the worldwide
Bahá'í Community.
The official website for the Bahá'í International Community at the UN.
The BahΓ‘'Γ World
news service.
A photographic narrative of the life of the founder of the Faith, BahΓ‘'u'llΓ‘h.
Celebrations for the 200th anniversaries of
the births of The BΓ‘b
and BahΓ‘'u'llΓ‘h.
Collections of multi-faith meditations on numerous topics such as peace.
A popular blog or articles, videos and music.
The offical UK BahΓ‘'Γ Children's magazine
for ages 5-12 years.
The official US BahΓ‘'Γ Children's magazine
Videos & Animations
Inspirational stories of people from diverse nations whose lives have been transformed by
the BahΓ‘'Γ Teachings.
The history of the growth of the BahΓ‘'Γ community, from 'Abdu'l-BahΓ‘'s passing in 1921 to the present day.
Exemplar follows the life of βAbduβl-BahΓ‘ and the profound effect He had
on people both past and present.
Experiences from BahΓ‘'Γs and their friends from around the world who are striving to build vibrant communities.
Young and old, in cities and villages around the world, are taking part in
a process of community building based on concepts enshrined in
the BahΓ‘βΓ Teachings.
Young people from the UK discuss the problems facing the world and how BahΓ‘βuβllΓ‘hβs message offers a healing remedy to address these issues.
We all feel the need to belong somewhere, but are the ways in which we are trying to satisfy this need actually bringing us closer together?
Communication is an important building block for society, but often public discourse is divisive and centred around conflict. Is there an alternative?