Programme for the Spiritual Education of Children (PSEC)

The transformative effect of the spiritual education of children is the major theme explored in Ruhi Book 3, Teaching Children's Classes. In the context of the theme, educators explore such concepts as the value of serving as an educator of children; the inherent nobility and dignity of every human being; the educational process as one that supports realisation of capacity; the importance of supporting children's relationships with and love for God; the importance of coherence between the words and actions of a teacher. Educators also build capacity to engage with the six elements of a Bahá'í children's class – prayer, memorisation of the Word of God, music, art, stories, and games. 

Companion Materials

Companion materials for teaching PSEC are currently in development with Training Institutes. Three resources are currently being considered.

• Storybook for children to take home, using professional illustrations, utilising historical scenery where appropriate, with diversity of character skin tones and cultural clothes.
• Colouring-in sheets (for home printing), using the same images as storybook but accompanied by quotation.
• Teacher’s storybook aid, using the same images as the storybook

Certificates

Certificates have been developed in collaboration with Australian Training Institutes. Two editions, a formal edition and a colourful edition (six colours) are available. Certificates can be easily downloaded and edited using Canva, and then exported for local printing — View Online.

Brochures

While mass distributing brochures is not likely an effective strategy, the gifting of a professional brochure after a conversation may assist as a reminder of the necessity for spiritual education, and personal contact details can be shared.

Brochures also contain the current language used for the Core Activities within Australia, thus they may assist individuals with outreach conversations — View online.