Directives From the Guardian
177 SUMMER SCHOOLS, BAHÁ'Í (Purpose of)
"The basic purpose of all Bahá'í Summer Schools, whether
in East or West, is to give the believers the opportunity to
acquaint themselves, not only by mere study but through whole-hearted
and active collaboration in various Bahá'í activities
with the essentials of the administration and in this way enable
them to become efficient and able promoters of the Cause.
The teaching of the Administration is therefore, an indispensable
feature of every Bahá'í Summer School and its special significance
can be better understood if we realize the great need of
every believer today for a more adequate understanding of the
social principles and laws of the Faith."
"How wonderful it would be if all the friends could arrange
to spend at least a few days in one of these summer schools and
take an active part in their development. These centers could
attract many souls if properly arranged and made interesting;
those non-Bahá'ís who visit them will then have some time to
get into the spirit of the place and make a study of the Cause...
We constantly receive letters from people who became Bahá'í
by visiting one of these centers and obtaining the Message
there."
Directives From the Guardian
pages 66-67
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