| Creating Participant Practice Folders |
| Create individual participant practice folders with cover sheets and checklist of practice components for Book 1 participants.
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| Unit 2 Handout - Dynamics of Prayer, 5 Steps of Prayer |
| A handout on the Dynamics of Prayer (Five Steps of Prayer), attributed to Shoghi Effendi, perfect for Unit 2 on Prayer. Includes a prayerbook-sized version that can be printed.
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| Handout - Essential Requisites for Spiritual Growth |
| Handout on the essential requisites for spiritual growth, summarized in a letter dated September 1, 1983 by the Universal House of Justice. Includes a prayerbook-sized version that can be printed out.
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| Discussion Handout - "Recite ye the verses of God"... |
A helpful handout for discussion in your Book 1 Study Circle on reciting the verses of God, taken directly from the Kitab-i-Aqdas.
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| Ruhi Samplers - A "Taste" of Book 1 |
Ruhi Samplers, in English, French and Farsi have been used with some success to give people a "taste" of Book 1, Reflections on the Life of the Spirit. People have been invited to "Try it. If you like it, you can sign up for the regular course!"
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| Encouraging Participation in Small Study Circles |
| Some ideas for using the arts to stimulate discussion in small groups, particularly for Book 1 when participants are new to the process.
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| Lesson Plan & Scheduling Tool for Book 1 |
| A grid schedule to help you organize your Book 1 study circle, complete with helpful discussion points and tips.
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| Checklist & Plan for 1st Day |
| A comprehensive list of plan-ahead items and what to do at the actual first session.
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| Checklists for 1st Session |
| Possible "housekeeping" topics to cover during your first Book 1 Study Circle meeting. See what other tutors like to include.
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| Q & A Study Process Introduced in Book 1 |
| Some helpful ideas and lists of ideas/suggestions for working in pairs and with the entire group.
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| Graduation Certificate |
| A graduation certificate for Book 1 attendees.
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| Seeker Invitatation for Book 1 |
| Create a lovely invitation for seekers to attend Book 1.
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| Curricula - Devotional Meetings: A Ruhi-like Workshop |
| Consider completing this excellent workshop before your Study Circle completes Ruhí Book 1 - Reflections on the Life of the Spirit.
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| Handout - Purpose of Study Circles |
| A one-page handout on the purpose and objectives of Study Circles in English and Persian.
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