Abdu’l-Baha was the eldest son of Baha’u’llah. When Abdu’l-Baha passed away on 28 November 1921, He was eulogized as One who led humanity to the “Way of Truth,” as a “pillar of peace” and the embodiment of “glory and greatness.”
Across Australia young people are participating in an endeavour that strives to give them a voice in today’s society. Through the Junior Youth Spiritual Empowerment Program, these junior youth groups are enhancing their power of expression, sharpening their spiritual perception, analysing the constructive and destructive forces of society and changing their surroundings through the service projects.
In this video we learn about Diana who mentors a group of teens in Chapel Hill, North Carolina in the United States. She talks about what it’s added to her life. “I’m part of their life. They’re part of my life.” As a mentor and alongside others, she is changing her community.
The Junior Youth Spiritual Empowerment Program helps youth between the ages of 11-15 to develop their language skills and powers of expression. In addition, it helps build capacities for moral reasoning and an ethic of service to others. The program, currently happening in Baha’i communities worldwide, combines study, mentorship and social action. Watch a 1 minute explainer video here.
If you are looking for activity ideas for your Junior Youth group click here.
There are ways in which you can contribute to the Junior Youth Spiritual Empowerment Program, even if you’re not an animator. Click here to read one of our articles with some ideas.
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