Educational Materials · The Main Sequence

The main sequence of courses.

§ for youth and adults

A description of each book of the main sequence as currently studied in Ontario. Anyone can begin at Book 1 at any time.


  1. Book 1

    Reflections on the Life of the Spirit

    An introduction to the Bahá'í Writings, meditation on the Word of God, prayer, and the meaning of life and death.

  2. Book 2

    Arising to Serve

    On the joy of teaching the Faith — through meaningful conversation, home visits, and the spirit of service.

  3. Book 3

    Teaching Children's Classes, Grade 1

    A study of the spiritual education of children, and preparation to teach a class of one's own.

  4. Book 4

    The Twin Manifestations

    On the lives of the Báb and Bahá'u'lláh, the inception of a new spiritual age, and the work of the Covenant.

  5. Book 5

    Releasing the Powers of Junior Youth

    Preparation for animating a junior youth group — texts, the qualities of an animator, the rhythm of group life.

  6. Book 6

    Teaching the Cause

    On sharing the message of Bahá'u'lláh — its principles, its responsibility, and the moments at which the city of the heart opens.

  7. Book 7

    Walking Together on a Path of Service

    On the accompaniment of others through the institute process — how a friend becomes a tutor.

Begin Book 1

You can begin at any time.

If you would like to begin Book 1, we will arrange a study circle with you and friends near you. The book takes about thirty hours to complete and is usually studied in weekly sessions of two or three hours.

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