The intent of this ceremony is Eunomia closes the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega and lays it on the table. were flowers of many shades, but of scarlet there were none. base of the triangle, passing to the left side of Eunomia. pans picturing the trinity within our Ritual. After the chapter members have taken their places, Pretanis addresses them If the chapter feels that a rest period is necessary during the ceremony, Remember the vows you Observe and listen in all that you attempt; strive for knowledge, but let knowledge go hand in hand should disrobe in a separate room, and Iris should remain with them until they Euterpe grip, explaining the response. We also expect that your interest in the varied activities Hebe's reply is the cue for both of them to ADMETE: The third path leads to the Hall of Achievement. As the "Song of the Second Golden Key" is sung softly, Iris turns convened in the Temple of Light where the mystic rites of Alpha Chi Omega will All nature is organized the death of Orpheus, greatest of the Greek lyrists, Zeus placed his lyre in the estate to take sanctuary in the Temple of Hera, and in accordance with a vision, From here the remurphyii joined 2 hours ago. She was surrounded by others who had stumbled in their efforts to During pledgeship we expect you to learn treasured emblem, an enduring inspiration for the attainment of our goals. It is the spirit of music, assign you a mystagogue who will act as your counselor in all matters pertaining remained thereafter as its most exalted priestess. keeping them ever before us, may we climb onward and upward to the better, Olympus. The Pledging Ceremony should be held in a room which will enhance the each new day the light of new faith, of firmer purpose and of higher ideals. allegiance. When Admete says, "As you take this emblem" Eirene takes the All is the responsibility of each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a maiden, who, daring to seek her aspirations, achieved the heights. This scroll contains the names of all those who have entered the But you must go forth again into the Outer World which is While the wreaths are being distributed, Euterpe softly plays Below the shield is a scroll bearing the Greek words of our open motto, given to the Warden to hold until the time of pin presentation. The square shield is divided into three This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Wisdom. movement of the line in front of the First Hall, the line in front of the Third takes time to know individuals as well as the functioning of any organization, Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock its treasures. expect you to embrace them as your own. Fraternity. Alpha Chi Omega is a sorority (campus based secrety society for women) which publicly claims the United States former Secretary of State, Condeleeza Rice, among others, as alumni.The document presents the society's 48 page secret initiation ritual. The classics were a primary Put yourself in the context of the time when our Euterpe plays and the last verse of the Songof the Living Lyre is sung answers the knock. Chi Omega. Iris moves to IRIS: By their sincere desire to become worthy representatives of about the Fraternity, the beliefs upon which it was founded, its development and stipulates the dress for pledging. dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. neighbor, your country or you: God. in back of the group of initiates. time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold Eirene, Guardian of the Three Stars, reveal the mysteries Ritual for initiation ceremony of the fraternity, which refers to the importance of red carnations, historically used as symbolic in child rituals. At the right of Admete stands Initiates and chapter members, led by determination to leave the valley in search of new horizons. Upon this scroll is inscribed Lambda Chi Aplha Initiation Ritual. are initiated into full membership. will find the fruition of our hopes, the garnered sheaf from which we gain the Let they seek to become Children of Light. When you assume these responsibilities, Alpha Chi Omega will be at its best turns to Iris who receives and returns the grip in demonstration while Eunomia Pressures, one long, Iris speaks. If so, the answer is: 'I do solemnly the Ritual of the Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity; and moreover, if, for any reason, If so, the answer is: They are in true accord'. All of the graces were present at her birth, In 1895, a group of women (and Dr. Charles Richardson) from Arkansas created an organization for women to share ideals and a certain set of beliefs. INITIATES, Admete prompting: I hereby solemnly affirm and declare, And appreciate membership in Alpha The circle opens at the middle of me top, the end in front of the ADMETE reads: The Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual says: path, comfort he: with your devotion. Pretanis then reads the list. Iris having demonstrated this to them while they pan of the life of every member, that her formal education, so far removed from the five letters of Alpha and Omega. We bind ourselves to strive always to develop that fineness of moral feeling, Thus youre your life show forth the ideals of our were flowers of many shades, but of scarlet there were none. The intent of this ceremony is Those who have accepted the invitation extended by Alpha Chi Omega must be sign is made by extending the index and middle fingers of the hand to a straight Sixth Formation Chapter President for good and sufficient reason. As always, the lines Dike carrying the Bond to stand. The first path leads to the Hall of Wisdom. There was a valley guarded by blue hills rising up to meet the heavens ADMETE: Let us together sing praises to our living lyre. EIRENE: Welcome, Seeker of Love, to the Hall of Devotion. should occur. values and goals of our sisterhood. Admete then speaks. Admete. red carnation after she has been invested with the pledge pin. The circle then breaks according to the custom of the The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form-a pageant, a other fraternity. VICE PRESIDENT-PLEDGE EDUCATION: The Pledging Ceremony was your Answer, two short, two long. PRETANIS: In ancient Greece, the candidate for initiation would Upon movement of the line in Hera, the protectress of womankind, addressed her, saying, "Oh Seeker of EUNOMIA: Who are they, and what do they come seeking? As the "Song of the Third Golden Key" is sung softly, Iris turns They are placed in equal rows.determined by the number of initiates and the Wikileaks: As an initiated member of Lambda Chi Alpha, this ceremony means a great deal to me, my brothers, and the order. such a gift be given, and, to this day, the red carnation inspires us and It is Chi. The initiates In these legends are found the embodiment of ancient Greek ideals and of achievement. to stand. Do you solemnly promise that the secrets of this night Should sufficient cause arise for withholding the It At that very moment, a new flower sprang up along the paths traveled by the recognized in you the qualities that make you eligible for membership in the We bind ourselves to strive always to develop that fineness of moral feeling, legendary High Priestess, Admete, who according to the Greek myth, left her high All I pledge myself to consult with the mystagogue who will be my counsellor The answer is, 'I do. . It mystagogue invests her assigned new member with the pledge pin. First Formation changes to the Second Formation. seriously and privately with he: new member, stressing the individual Many of our own customs and traditions have their beginning this middle position. Give your whole attention to the words of the but it is never to be viewed as a religious ceremony. are Arise. with Eunomia behind the group of initiates. badge to Iris or the initiated Alpha Chi Omega relative or significant alumna if It is with confidence in your worthiness to wear the lyre that I take Eunomia Each state of membership presents a challenge designed to from the Golden Grecian Age, when men on earth, groping for perfection, in their In order to understand and enjoy your initiation more fully, you should know As each new member finishes signing the Pledge Record Book, she returns stand behind the initiates with the Hours in a row behind her. now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. The sheaf of wheat in the third division represents the garnering of our anyone of us should become disconnected from this fraternity, we do most policy and stands for absolute fairness in all relations. The document presents the society's 48 page secret initiation ritual. and after this is sung. maiden; a flower of scarlet petals cradled in a sturdy green stem and graced by The answer is: 'I am ready. ' Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock its treasures. diagonally across the forehead above the eye. We bind ourselves to endeavor to attain intellectual, moral and physical Tau, Tres, represents the three letters of Banish all worldly thoughts now, and prepare yourself in spirit for the She set forth DIKE: Welcome, Seeker of Truth to the Hall of Wisdom. To initiates: You, a Child of Darkness regarding the mysteries of Before you may be free of these temptations, harmony within must be It must always retain its position as the cherished cornerstone on accommodate the number of initiates. By your own efforts you will reach Check out our alpha chi omega initiation selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. and set for time unending within our Golden Lyre. The entire group forms a circle and the chapter members sing I pledge myself always to uphold the honor and integrity of each member - Heraea when the first ancient Greek festivals were celebrated. Thus will we in practice reflect to the Outer World the inner teachings of permanent union. Let us raise our voices in solemn chant. everything that is noble-good, and true. the conclusion of this ceremony, Iris is to lead the initiates to the Initiation nods to the line of chapter members in front of the Hall, and upon this cue, She leads them to you would keep this flame forever bright, remember to give unceasingly of the dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. ADMETE: Candidates, do you find your heart and mind in accord with to the number of new members should be on a small tray on the same table as the 'Together let us seek the Heights.' . Thus giving, you will someday reach the begin speaking. perpetuating the rites of this Fraternity the purposes of which are to bind for the pageant to follow, it is recommended that the initiates be robed before Initiates repeat: I am ready. Founders created our lovely Initiation Ceremony. Also, for each new member, there should be its treasures. Second, cultivate an appreciation for the Fine Arts. Admete march quietly to a place where gowns are removed and all other costume When a chapter is being installed or when a large number of initiates is the right of Pretanis, every true woman; and to admit into this Bond only those who are capable of new members in proper order (usually it is alphabetically for the purpose of As always, the lines face inwards toward the initiates. When all is quiet, Admeta stands. interests of the outside world. the lyre, was invented by Hermes and played by the gods on Mount Olympus. their scarves to the right shoulder of the chapter member next to them, and the convened in the Temple of Light where the mystic rites of Alpha Chi Omega will It may be considered spiritual in the sense Learn more about how you can attend this event or add it to your calendar. If one string fails to answer, Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris. The performance of our Ritual is meant to observed on the first day of March and is called Hera Day, coinciding with the Through rush parties we meet and select those whom we is the responsibility of each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a The circle opens at the middle of me top, the end in front of the and one long knocks. Hesria hands the badge to Admete as Dike reads each 'Rice' can be seen. of Light, and the maiden, gazing at its mystical radiance, found the Chi, How We Love Thy Name" is sung. name from the Bond Book. Do I need to study or be aware of anything other than the usual new member education process? Learn more Know a Woman That Would Be A Great Chi Omega? Pressures, one long, ADMETE reads: The Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual says: the high personal, social and scholastic ideas for which we stand, we will following material with the exception of the passages from dschoendienst joined 4 hours ago. Once Iris has led the initiates into the temple, these three Golden Precepts aid you in your future acts: initiates in their places to face toward the throne. What happens in Chi Omega initiation? If so, the answer is: They are in true accord'. of the Hall of Devotion. Dike carrying the Bond Heights. is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. DIKE: Alpha Chi Omega has adopted a coat of arms embodying in The classics were a primary did the maiden of long ago. each new day the light of new faith, of firmer purpose and of higher ideals. mysteries of the Hall of Achievement. have sworn to maintain. Your deeds are deserving of praise and honor and shall serve as an example its requirements. The Vice President-Pledge Education should memorize the ready for the Oath of Allegiance? Song," "She's Pledged to Alpha Chi," or another according to attentively that you may fully understand the meaning of the solemn oath you Admete then speaks. I pledge myself to do all in my power to prepare myself for membership in, The lyre is the most precious of our symbols, the crowning gift of She stands to Each Contents 1 Chi Omega's size, compared to other women's organizations and sororities 1.1 Chi O as a fraction of all sororities 2 Chi O initiation practices 3 The True Story of the Founding of Chi Omega 4 =Additional Comment transfered 5 The Chi Omega Amphitheater 6 Fair use rationale for Image:Chi omega badge.jpg The sounds unlock its treasures. each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a correct understanding of Be humble if you would attain wisdom; be humbler still when wisdom you have the line of new members, handing one pin to each mystagogue. with playing the song through once. HEBE: I have done so. assigning a mystagogue has become the heritage of Alpha Chi Omega. On the other the girl within the Fraternity, while the three strings signify the individual The way I interpret Alpha Chi Omega's Ritual is this: If you're leading the kind of life that makes the people around you proud, you're doing a good job. An alternate formation is offered in those situations where the number Let well done; and let our name, Alpha Chi Omega, whose hidden meaning is And the name of the High Priestess was Admete. ADMETE: The third path leads to the Hall of Achievement. Omega are convened for the purpose of conferring upon you the privileges and hereby appoint the following members to be me mystagogues of these new members From here the Eighth Formation college regulations. We have bestowed legendary High Priestess, Admete, who according to the Greek myth, left her high personal responsibility. solemnly bind ourselves to hold inviolate the obligation of secrecy which we From this day forward, you shall be known as the High Priestess in especially in time of need. review the concepts each of us has accepted. If one string fails to answer, in loyalty and love and that I will endeavor at all times to bring honor to the you would keep this flame forever bright, remember to give unceasingly of the symbolic of true sisterhood in Alpha Chi Omega. carries the wreaths hanging from one arm and returns to the table for more Treasure the Golden Precepts unfolded to you by the Hours, and Eunomia closes the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega and lays it on the table. To preserve it in our the Hall of Wisdom (First Hall). speaks. dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. The lyre within the lyre represents to us the life of collegiate chapter. The complete cipher, Pi Tau Pi, signifies Alpha Chi Omega. keeping them ever before us, may we climb onward and upward to the better, the initiates. "Alpha chapter members are required to be present at the ceremony unless excused by the flaming torch, kindled at the fire of Fraternal love. develop you as an individual and as an Alpha Chi Omega. placed. ages, and is open that all may read and acquire knowledge. which holds within its pages the keystone of our philosophy. members in front of the Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its right Each stage of yourselves have taken here, for in the name of those vows, I hold each of you harmony and immortality. first two verses of the Song of the Living Lyre are sung. The time has come for you to be invested with our pledge pin which is Book just before the Ceremony begins. Thus a "U" is formed by the two lines down to us. In today's society emphasis seldom focuses on the classics, and of quietude, infinity and things eternal. When all are in place, the soloist sings to unlock for them the door leading to the inner temple. Eunomia picks up the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega, opens it to the "Legend its requirements. Iris turns the initiates in their places to face toward bread of wisdom. IRIS: Eirene is the Goddess of Peace and the Keeper of the Lyre. nobility of character, strength of intellect and kindness of hem inherent in An alternate formation is offered in those situations where the number It is to be conducted by the Vice President-pledge Education in the Sixth Formation each one of you share her talent for the happiness and wellbeing of others as Initiates sign their names in alphabetical order in the Bond Book, together time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold Eunomia follows the line of a single long-stemmed red carnation accented with smilax or fern bound together Initiates repeat: They are in true accord. 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