Children’s class kit
administration — Teens (13–17)
Auto-assembled from the Bahai Story Library
Stories
- ‘Abdu’l-Bahá inspired the creation of a Local Spiritual Assembly in New York City
‘Abdu’l-Bahá inspired the creation of a Local Spiritual Assembly in New York City. Loulie Mathews, one of those present when the friends met to form their first local institution, recalled that they had very little idea of how to proceed.…
— Various, bahaistories.com archive
- ‘Abdu’l-Bahá said, “You are very welcome and it makes me happy to see you here in London
‘Abdu’l-Bahá said, “You are very welcome and it makes me happy to see you here in London. Never have I united anyone in marriage before, except my own daughters, but as I love you much, and you have rendered a great service both in this…
— Various, bahaistories.com archive
- RACE UNITY, ASSURANCE OF WORLD PEACE
Today I am most happy, for I see here a gathering of the servants of God. I see the white and colored people together. In the estimation of God there is no distinction of color; all are one in the color and beauty of servitude to him.…
— 'Abdu'l-Bahá, Bahá'í World Faith
Discussion questions
- How could the spirit of humility show up in your week?
- What does this story say about how to face hard moments?
- If you were in Bahá'u'lláh's place, what might you have done?
- What does this story teach about hope?
- If you were in 'Abdu'l-Bahá's place, what might you have done?
Quote to memorize
“‘Abdu’l-Bahá inspired the creation of a Local Spiritual Assembly in New York City.”
From ‘Abdu’l-Bahá inspired the creation of a Local Spiritual Assembly in New York City
Coloring page
Interlocking Nine-Stars
A repeating field of nine-pointed stars connected at their points — a symbol of the unity that the Bahá'í teachings call humanity to.