Children´s Classes all over the world Bahaí

Bahá'í children's classes Of all our treasures, the most precious are our children! Local Bahá'í communities around New Zealand invite all children to join their regular children's classes.

What are the basic themes taught in these classes? knowledge of God — the loving Creator of all the spiritual nature of all people the importance of prayer moral and character education development of the virtues — the divine qualities within each child respect for parents and elders the importance of family elimination of all prejudice celebration of unity in diversity the essential oneness of all the world's major religions world peace begins with each one of us men and women are equal service to others is the best way to worship God Learning to practise the virtues is central to the programme in Bahá'í children's classes. Trustworthiness Purity Friendliness Service Politeness Determination Cooperation Generosity Courtesy Courage Self-discipline Perseverance Creativity Cleanliness These are just some of the virtues highlighted in Bahá'í children's classes. Education must be spiritual as well as material. Spiritual education embodies those virtues or attributes which, when kindled in the hearts and minds of children, not only guide their morals, but also enhance their material education. We must 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. The children will learn about the Bahá'í Faith and will study the lives of the Founders of all the world's great Faiths and their basic teachings. How are Bahá'í children's classes carried out? The children's class programme is well organised, systematic, and follows a curriculum that is designed to meet the needs of children at different age levels. Teachers in charge of classes are all approved by the Bahá'í Assembly and all have minimum training. Teachers have assistants to ensure the smooth running of the classes. Art! Music! Dance! Drama! All classes endeavour to make use of the arts – especially music and singing. Homework? Yes! The virtues must be practised every day at home and in the wider community and memorisation of prayers and of other passages is regarded as important. The Bahá'í teachings put great emphasis on deeds not words. What about the parents? Parents are invited to study all the materials and lesson plans in the curriculum. These are available for all parents. Parents are also very welcome to attend the classes and to assist the teachers with supervision. Are there any costs? There are no course fees but there may be a small charge to cover the costs of materials used by the children. Who can I contact to enrol my children and or to find out more about these classes? Many local Bahá'í communities around the world hold children's classes. To get in touch with the community nearest you, please see the Bahá'í World website, for contact details of the Bahá'ís in your country. http://www.bahai.org/dir/contact more info about the Bahai Faith: www.bahai.org

The Lords prayer from Jesus Christ´s Original Language

The Prayer To Our Father in the Original Aramaic

Abwûn O cosmic Birther, from whom the breath of life comes,
d’bwaschmâja who fills all realms of sound, light and vibration.
Nethkâdasch schmach May Your light be experienced in my utmost holiest.
Têtê malkuthach. Your Heavenly Domain approaches.
Nehwê tzevjânach aikâna d’bwaschmâja af b’arha. Let Your will come true in the universe (all that vibrates) just as on earth (that is material and dense).
Hawvlân lachma d’sûnkanân jaomâna. Give us wisdom
(understanding, assistance) for our daily need,
Waschboklân chaubên wachtahên aikâna daf chnân schwoken l’chaijabên. detach the
fetters of faults that bind us, (karma) like we let go the guilt of others.
Wela tachlân l’nesjuna Let us not be lost in superficial things (materialism, common temptations),
ela patzân min bischa. but let us be freed from that what keeps us off from our true purpose.
Metol dilachie malkutha wahaila wateschbuchta l’ahlâm almîn. From You comes the all-working will, the lively strength to act,
the song that beautifies all and renews itself from age to age.
Amên. Sealed in trust, faith and truth. (I confirm with my entire being)

Translation by:
http://simontzu.wordpress.com/2005/05/31/the-lords-prayer/

Religious Leaders met at Bahai gardens

60 Religious Leaders to Meet at Elijah Interfaith Convention at the Bahai Gardens and Shrine in Haifa, Israel.

Priests and a Buddhist religious leader take their shoes off before entering a shrine during the Elijah Interfaith Convention in Bahai Gardens and Shrine in Haifa, northern Israel, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009. About 50 religious leaders representing Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, and Sikhism visited the Bahai center as part of a 5-day conference where the results of a survey showing how members of different religions view their religious leadership will be released.

(IsraelNN.com) About 60 religious leaders are scheduled to meet Tuesday in the Bahai gardens in Haifa as part of the fourth biennial assembly of the World Council of Religious Leaders which is taking part in the northern port city. The theme of this year's assembly is "the future of religious leadership".

Speakers who have confirmed their appearance at the event include former Sephardic Chief Rabbi Eliyahu Bakshi-Doron and the current Latin Patriarch Fouad Twal.