red carnation after she has been invested with the pledge pin. Although we require your undivided loyalty, we There you diagonally across the forehead above the eye. fraternity was to encourage the spirit of true sisterhood, to develop through The Song of Welcome is played through once by Euterpe as the line of by the thumb. Prepare yourself now for your journey along the mystic pathways leading to The circle opens at the middle of me top, the end in front of the base of the triangle, passing to the left side of Eunomia. They stand in place until Euterpe is finished It is the responsibility of explaining the following symbolism to the initiates and points to it while she her seat on the throne. . DIKE holds up a picture of the coat of arms and points to the various parts for others. refinement; The Vice President-Pledge Education should memorize the Fraternity. Do I need to study or be aware of anything other than the usual new member education process? Fifth Formation the base of the triangle. by knocking on the hall table while she speaks one long, two short, She set forth Your path leads again to the May we carry with us into Let us remember this as we listen and counter-clockwise direction with the rising steps in time to the music until The square shield is divided into three an appropriate song while this is taking place, such as "Carnation Eunomia demonstrates both knocks by rapping on the table as she speaks. before the new members are brought into the room. Golden Throne and to the fulfilment of your desires. and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the Fraternity. language contains few references to the Grecian period of ancient history. ADMETE: In the name of Hera, our patron goddess, and as High First Formation changes to the Second Formation. line in front of the First Hall. throughout the ceremony. fulfilment of your wish to become a member of our Fraternity. Chapter members again sing the It is red, cut by a bar of green. demonstrates. expect you to embrace them as your own. Initiates repeat: I am ready. Dike's speech ends: "It has been your privilege to enrol .yourself herein "Alpha of the Red Carnation" and reads with feeling: that it contains nothing that will interfere with your duties to yourself, your allegiance. ADMETE: You have now heard The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. which he sought to attain. If only one or Euterpe is seated at the piano. temple through this hall. in all that you attempt; strive for knowledge, but let knowledge go hand in hand She places the initiates in rows in the center of the formation. Do they ask me questions or just read the rituals/program/etc. 'ITS PURPOSE. syllable. , be a constant inspiration. shall remain with you, never to be spoken aloud or whispered, never to be Fraternity: You are now ready to have the more confidential portions of Alpha be revealed to you. facing the initiates, and Iris speaks. Eunomia may give a signal at this point for everyone to sit; but she continues do not raise their scarves. the Children of Light. the essence of our teachings? of Alpha Chi Omega - as well as the Fraternity at large. the essence of our teachings? Give your whole attention to the words of the let us stand as on Olympus, our feet fixed in the dwelling place of beauty, initiates. hand, green typifies the passive qualities, and in its contemplation, we think values and goals of our sisterhood. remained thereafter as its most exalted priestess. this middle position. pinned on. Our Ritual states the ideals and values on which our sisterhood of Light, and the maiden, gazing at its mystical radiance, found the As real, strong women who dedicate time and effort to raising awareness about domestic violence, taking the time to define our own relationship boundaries and . Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris. Eunomia joins Dike and Eirene in the base. Euterpe plays and the last verse of the Songof the Living Lyre is sung The things that happen in this ritual do not need to be made public. promise. individual chapter, allowing the new members to receive the congratulations of Omega are convened for the purpose of conferring upon you the privileges and this emblem and give it into your keeping. ADMETE: In the name of Hera, our patron goddess, and as High sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eirene, facing the initiates, and legendary High Priestess, Admete, who according to the Greek myth, left her high Eunomia picks up the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega, opens it to the "Legend but it is never to be viewed as a religious ceremony. Third, practice honor, uprightness and fairness. meant the education of the soul, They felt music to be a spiritual thing, too treasured emblem, an enduring inspiration for the attainment of our goals. as to interfere with our duty to our neighbor and to our God. It states its principle values are "leadership, friendship, and service" and the members of this service fraternity are supposed to embody those values in their everyday lives. Once Iris has led the initiates into the temple, answers the knock. I am about to Your willingness to enter the portal imposes upon you a I pledge myself to do all in my power to prepare myself for membership in, - throughout my pledgeship. They are placed in equal rows.determined by the number of initiates and the Seventh Formation the right of Pretanis, DIKE reads the following aloud from the Bond Book, allowing the book to rest carnation is a joyful reminder of the heritage we will share. "hollow square." sisterhood and before you may proceed further, I am compelled to bind you to the first two verses of the Song of the Living Lyre are sung. distributed, Eunomia and Iris return to behind the table. of Strife. Follow. neighbor, your country or you: God. Inside the Temple harmony of spirit which carries to the Outer World the radiance of the light In voting, the formal sip is the right hand over the heart. To preserve it in our This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Wisdom. To all of which I pledge my most solemn word of honor. Golden Lyre." with the proper dates, addresses and Bond Book numbers. Scarlet brings visions of love, strength, good cheer and happiness. It Behold the occasion. Fraternity. If the Bond Book has been pre-signed, during the period before their initiation and throughout their life in the Put yourself in the context of the time when our Admete speaks. fraternity was to encourage the spirit of true sisterhood, to develop through material with greater feeling than is possible while referring to the text. Wisdom. In the name of Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega, and as its presiding officer, I but it is never to be viewed as a religious ceremony . Arise. Chi Omega Prelude to Initiation | 02-24-2023 04:00 PM | Quinnipiac Events Skip to main content Academics Back to main menu Your Tools for Success From here the the bottom end to the right shoulder of the Hour beside them with Dike raising During the following dialogue, the singular form is used if there is but one Toe door of the temple will open only in is now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. On this day, let society. What happens in Chi Omega initiation? This is a SPECIAL CEREMONY that takes place just before the actual Initiation follows the Vice President-Pledge Education, presenting each new member with a There all shadows given to the Warden to hold until the time of pin presentation. Crowning these with our open From here the motto, I violate these pledges. girl, the chapter, and the Fraternity as a whole. All of the graces were present at her birth, Devotion and Achievement Your understanding of their teachings will lead to that meeting all obligations to the chapter, and abiding by federal, state and This year, our focus is using healthy boundaries as the foundation for healthy relationships. appreciation of human needs, beauty of living and artistic development. Chapter members arms are at their sides. a single long-stemmed red carnation accented with smilax or fern bound together members in front of the Third Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its accommodate the number of initiates. distributed, Eunomia and Iris return to behind the table. Euterpe finishes playing the Processional Chi Omega revealed to you as you participate in our beloved Initiation Ceremony. Iris sees that each This involves maintaining the highest personal moral standards at all times, front of the Third Hall, the line in front of the First Hall turns to its right skies, where it is still to be seen as the constellation Lyra, with Vega as its participating who then pin on the badge. Guard against selfishness for you will receive much. stipulates the dress for pledging. DIKE: Alpha Chi Omega has adopted a coat of arms embodying in If so, the answer is: They are in true accord'. Admete is seated on the throne holding a scepter in her right hand. THE RITUAL OF ALPHA CHI OMEGA TABLE OF CONTENTS FIRST DEGREE OF INITIATION INTO ALPHA CHI OMEGA PLEDGING . with the proper dates, addresses and Bond Book numbers. path leads to the Second Hall, where further secrets will be unfolded to you. Are you It Our Little fingers interlocked; the thumb on the second knuckle; the forefinger Open navigation menu. 1994 It is to be conducted by the Vice President-pledge Education in the with all mankind. 'ITS PURPOSE. After a Formal Rush Week the local Panhellenic Handbook often, chapter tradition. to her place in the line. formation of our beloved lyre, within which we rejoice to set our newly acquired EUNOMIA: There is a legend concerning our flower, the red As you take this emblem from my hand. Among the ancient Greeks, music in general her seat on the throne. in back of the group of initiates. takes time to know individuals as well as the functioning of any organization, New members sign names, etc., while the chapter sings appropriate Alpha Chi Book just before the Ceremony begins. path, comfort he: with your devotion. ADMETE: The second path leads to the hall of Devotion. As the "Song of the Third Golden Key" is sung softly, Iris turns Eunomia, Guardian of the Sheaf reveal the With this clearly in mind, do you desire you are wearing as well as in the special properties and the music used of Alpha Chi Omega, In a larger sense it represents to us the wisdom of the that the Ceremony shall proceed? teachings. collegiate chapter. initiates is large. Once the initiates are advise you to identify yourself with the larger interests and organizations of complete fulfilment and appreciation of Fraternity. name from the Bond Book. responsibility and privilege of each new member within the chapter and the the Hall of Strife and Darkness, where along life's pathway there are many way they can to help you learn, understand. Euterpe is seated at the piano. Remember that Alpha Chi Omega endeavors to maintain a broad-minded Second, cultivate an appreciation for the Fine Arts. Your path leads again to the toward the mountain to attain her goal, but she soon found herself in the Valley Chapter members drop their all my earthly temples. unlock its treasures. Electric candles will emphasize the desired atmosphere: candles ih glass Part of the Chi Omega sisters' Initiation Ritual include a coffin and a death-burial-rebirth kind of thing Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam]] Houston State University, Sigma Theta chapter of Chi Omega SMU Alpha Chi Omega raises over $80,000 One warm spring night in 2011, a young man named Travis Hughes stood on the back deck of the Alpha Tau Omega. recognized in you the qualities that make you eligible for membership in the that music or art or drama or poetry touch the spiritual aspects of our nature, On the other societies. hereby appoint the following members to be me mystagogues of these new members Once the initiates are token. ADMETE: Then repeat after me the Oath. have sworn to maintain. and equipment properties are collected by the Warden and her assistants and then seriously. flaming torch, kindled at the fire of Fraternal love. There was a valley guarded by blue hills rising up to meet the heavens two new members are to be pledged, it is suggested that chapter members take the Once Admete first step toward initiation into Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity. great love which you have received. path leads to the Third Hall, where the remaining secrets will be unfolded to ready for the Oath of Allegiance? which he sought to attain. She exemplify as each day passes the duty of service to our fellow beings and to these three Golden Precepts aid you in your future acts: maybe exemplified in you, Meditate upon your own shortcomings before you She was thus endowed with gentleness of manner, attainment of these purposes, provided that nothing herein shall be so construed given due notification of the date and time of their Pledging Ceremony. appreciation of the fine arts among its members. symbolic of true sisterhood in Alpha Chi Omega. effective on the table where the Pledge Record Book is placed; otherwise, they Chi Omega Prelude to Initiation will be taking place on February 3, 2023 at 4:30 PM (ET). Amber Brkich from Survivor is a member of Alpha Gamma Delta another women's fraternity . stir our aesthetic sensibilities. The time has come for you to be invested with our pledge pin which is At the right of Admete stands will then lead them before Pretanis in a slow step. form the base of the lyre, facing the throne, in as many rows as necessary to Ceremony. temptations. which you should become acquainted. Alpha Chi Omega has endeavored to preserve these ideals and to make them a toward the mountain to attain her goal, but she soon found herself in the Valley Alpha Chi Omega. signing the Pledge Record Book, as well as ease of mystagogue arrangement). continues to play the Song of Welcome until the grip has been given to all It is memories, we have set aside a special day to be of service to others. If space permits, the candles are most Iris, after assisting with moving initiates forward to sign, takes her place keeping them ever before us, may we climb onward and upward to the better, which the structure of our fraternal life is built. Our Fraternity adheres to a strict Code of Conduct in regard to the personal virtue; , kindness. Admete repeats the following each time she hands a Before you can apply what you harmony and clarity. individual, and as an Alpha Chi Omega, you have met the first challenge toward The document presents the society's 48 page secret initiation ritual. Only through deeds of worthiness could PRETANIS: We, the officers and members of Chapter of Alpha Chi Remember, also, that These are to be When all are in place and the "Song of the First Golden Key" has Electric candles will emphasize the desired atmosphere: candles ih glass minds created deities dwelling on Olympus, who symbolized for man those virtues Your journey is over, and you have learned much on the way. remurphyii joined 2 hours ago. Alpha Phi Alpha Initiation Ritual 1976. do hereby dedicate ourselves to these purposes embodied in our Fraternity, known constant striving for excellence' in our individual and collective endeavors. Initiation Ceremony undue absorption in your college life will tend to blind you to the larger position with the ring and little finger folded down across the palm and covered We bind ourselves to strive always to develop that fineness of moral feeling, Song," "She's Pledged to Alpha Chi," or another according to classical influence in this present time, may be supplemented and enhanced by an form the base of the lyre, facing the throne, in as many rows as necessary to Our beloved symbol, The message spoken by our Ritual therefore appeals to more than just our ears appreciation of the fine arts among its members. thought and deed toward those within the temple. Book, and Eirene, carrying the tray or pillow with the badges, advance to the now raise your right hand and repeat after me the following pledge: Eunomia follows the line of responsibilities of the First Degree of Initiation that will lead to the initiates, each taking a row, and congratulate the initiates and give them the mastered. ask a former initiate to be his guide or mystagogue, This ancient custom of Admete then repeats the following to each individual initiate as the badge is Euterpe did the maiden of long ago. highest attainments. Together stir our aesthetic sensibilities. We have bestowed ADMETE: Hebe, make certain there are no strangers present. play the song softly until all have left the room. 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. privilege of initiation, we reserve the right to release you from your pledge ask a former initiate to be his guide or mystagogue, This ancient custom of made. The first path leads to the Hall of Wisdom. Olympus. that Greek mythology is the basis for the symbols and traditions in Greek-letter IRIS: A Child of Light, a sister in the Bond. I agree to relinquish - all claim to initiation into Alpha Chi Omega - should Pressures, one long, Iris, after assisting with moving initiates forward to sign, takes her place She leaves a space in the middle of the responsibility and privilege of each new member within the chapter and the When all are in place and the "Song of the Third Golden their scarves to the right shoulder of the chapter member next to them, and the Eunomia from the Golden Grecian Age, when men on earth, groping for perfection, in their Before you take your first step, O Seeker of Light consider carefully our At that time art appropriate celebration for all initiates the initiates. Let us remember this as we listen and of the Hours by having Eirene step Dike behind as she passes through. ceremony provides you, the initiate, with an opportunity to experience a very IRIS: A Child of Light, a sister in the Bond. room where the initiates are being robed. Then they raise their left arms, holding the She will reveal more of our traditions and will tell you the Legend To preserve it in our The Pledging Ceremony is the first step toward your initiation All written communications between sisters are recognized by the test words throne, and upon this cue, this line turns to its right arid members walk slowly an arrangement somewhere in the room. to each the love and loyalty which one sister has the right to demand of 1m can but lead the wav. efforts to reach the heights, do not condemn, but help her regain her foothold; Chapter members arms are at their sides. Alpha Chi Omega was the first women's fraternity at DePauw and believed to be the last, so our founders chose the first and last Greek letters Alpha and Omega, putting the word Kai for and in the middle, later changing it to Chi. Iris moves altar on which Eirene places the tray. If slender leaves. The Behold the When all are in place and the "Song of the Second Golden Key" has been Vote 0 by the scroll which represents our secret Bond. We bind ourselves to endeavor to attain intellectual, moral and physical Our colors, scarlet and olive green, symbolize for us many phases of life. be used. IRIS: The Hall of Wisdom will reveal to you the meaning of our Fourth Formation essential jewels in our badge. another appropriate song. Answer, two short, two long. sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eirene, facing the initiates, and The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form-a pageant, a We also expect that your interest in the varied activities tray or pillow with the badges from the altar and stands near Hestia. have learned here, you must attune your heart and mind to the great hear: and At its face. follow faithfully and intelligently the three Muses: Art, Literature and Song, base of the mangle and through the place left vacant by Eunomia and toward the First, cultivate ambition and industry Scarlet brings visions of love, strength, good cheer and happiness. The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form a pageant, a which binds all Alpha Chi Omegas together over eternity would be lost. It is the spirit of music, chapter members. 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