In urban centers and rural villages, in homes, schools, businesses, and community centers across the Philippines, Bahá’ís hailing from every walk of life are engaged, as members of growing, vibrant communities, in promoting at the grassroots the well-being of the entire Filipino as well the human race. Through a series of activities involving children, junior youth, youth, and adults, these citizens of Philippines are rallying their friends and neighbors, their families and co-workers to participate in the transformation of Philippine society. The vital spirit of these efforts has been captured in a collection of images from all over the country, which you are invited to view here.
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Devotional Gatherings
Responding to the inmost longing of the heart of every Filipino to commune with its Maker, the families and groups carry out acts of collective worship in diverse settings, uniting with people of other Faiths in prayer, awakening spiritual susceptibilities, and shaping a pattern of life distinguished for its devotional character.
The Word of God, found in the books of all religions, provides inspiration, rejuvenates souls, gladdens hearts, and renews one’s [...]
Spiritual Education of Children
Aware of the aspirations of the children of the Philippines and of the world and their need for spiritual education, the Bahá’ís extend their efforts widely to involve ever-growing contingents of participants in classes that become centres of attraction for the young and strengthen the roots of spirituality and social action in society. Children are helped to realize that they are world citizens and that it is their moral duty to serve others irrespective of their economic status, [...]
Junior Youth Spiritual Empowerment Programme
The principal aim of the Junior Youth Spiritual Empowerment Programme (JYSEP) is to empower the young people in the age group of 11 to 14 to understand the purpose of life and to become conscious participants in the process of their own growth and development and that of their peers and friends.
While global trends project an image of this age group as problematic, being lost in the throes of tumultuous physical and emotional change, unresponsive, [...]
Study Circles
In the Philippines, Bahá’ís and their friends are engaged in a systematic study of the words of God, which are endowed with a regenerative power. These are conducted in small-groups in neighborhoods and villages, facilitated by a tutor, and conducted in an environment that is at once serious and uplifting. As the residents of the neighborhood and villages strive to apply through a process of action, reflection and consultation the insights they gained, they see their capacity to serve [...]



