Bahá’ís regularly visit schools to participate in collective worship or assemblies. You can request a Bahá’í speaker – or, if you are a Bahá’í, learn more about visiting schools in your area – by going to the School Visitors page.
The materials suggested on this page have been loosely collected under seasonal headings, to indicate which time of the school year might be most appropriate for their use. In practice, though, most of these presentations could be used at any time of year.
Some of the slides have an accompanying script, so we recommend you view the presentation in ‘notes view’.
You can help: If you have used Bahá’í material in an assembly and are willing to share it with others, please contact Bahá’í RE.
“Ye are all the fruits of one tree, the leaves of one branch, the flowers of one garden.” Bahá’u’lláh
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.
KS1 assembly on unity (1 Mb)
KS2 assembly on unity (1 Mb)
“Regard man as a mine rich in gems of inestimable value. ” Bahá’u’lláh
The following presentations are two versions of 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’ complements either Assembly.
KS1 assembly ‘The Shepherdess’s Crown (Longer version: 1.5 Mb)
KS1 assembly ‘The Shepherdess’s Crown (Shorter version: 4.2Mb)
Song: My First Counsel (YouTube)
“O God, guide me, protect me, make of me a shining lamp and a brilliant star. Thou art the Mighty and the Powerful..” ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’
The following 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 with the Powerpoint, which is designed for pupils in KS1.
KS1 assembly on the Báb (6 Mb)
“Ye are all the fruits of one tree, the leaves of one branch, the flowers of one garden.” Bahá’u’lláh
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.
KS1 assembly on unity (1 Mb)
KS2 assembly on unity (1 Mb)