(From a letter dated 18 August 1949 written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to the National Spiritual Assembly of the United States) [137]
“138: Just because you are children does not mean you cannot serve the Faith,...”
Just because you are children does not mean you cannot serve the Faith, and teach it, by your example and by the way you let people see that you are better and more intelligent than most other children.
(From a letter dated 16 March 1952 written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to the Santa Monica Children’s Class) [138]
“139: The general principle ... is that a request for excuse from School sessions on...”
The general principle ... is that a request for excuse from School sessions on Bahá’í Holy Days is desirable. This applies to all Bahá’í children regardless of their age. Children of Bahá’í parents, under the age of 15, are considered Bahá’ís.