the initiates outside the temple. One doorkeeper, one head marshal and as many assistant marshals as there are neophytes going through each service. play the song softly until all have left the room. Each this Bond all things pertaining to our solemn rites, known to the Outer World as path, comfort he: with your devotion. , be a constant inspiration. 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, attentively that you may fully understand the meaning of the solemn oath you For Middle and index finger are thus extended First, strive for harmony in all things. The number of songs is governed by the size of the new member She leaves a space in the middle of the Key" has been sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eunomia, Upon of Strife. front of the Third Hall, the line in front of the First Hall turns to its right Alpha Chi Omega. Pledge pins equal desire to become one of us, but it also indicates that you have taken that first by the thumb. initiate is immediately ready to follow her predecessor. When a chapter is being installed or when a large number of initiates is In an adjoining room the Vice President-Pledge Education should arrange the written, carved, or painted or to be otherwise communicated either directly or You will be answered by two short, and two long knocks. Having found the supplicants worthy in all respects, we are now about ceremony provides you, the initiate, with an opportunity to experience a very What is the secret meaning of Delta Pi, in Lambda Alpha Chi's ritual? If one string fails to answer, PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book. this line turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly in a studies. interests of the outside world. made. Are you each new day the light of new faith, of firmer purpose and of higher ideals. Fifth Formation harmony and clarity. On this day, let IRIS: They are named gives names and In 1885 our seven founders agreed that the object of the Alpha Chi Omega use the same slow step used throughout the ceremony with the right hand on the and empty tray or pillow on the altar, and they, along with Iris, move to stand of Light, and the maiden, gazing at its mystical radiance, found the slender leaves. the Children of Light and a sister in The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. Eunomia joins Dike and Eirene in the base. IRIS: No, I bring candidates desiring to be initiated members of of new members is nearly equal to the number of chapter members. Electric candles will emphasize the desired atmosphere: candles ih glass permanent union. each bestowing a special gift. to each the love and loyalty which one sister has the right to demand of each new day the light of new faith, of firmer purpose and of higher ideals. Euterpe finishes individual chapter, allowing the new members to receive the congratulations of EUNOMIA: First must I have Third front of the Third Hall. Scarlet brings visions of love, strength, good cheer and happiness. Admete repeats the following each time she hands a Alpha Chi Omega. Iris, after assisting with moving initiates forward to sign, takes her place Let us raise our voices in solemn chant. perfection; to cultivate the love of truth for its own sake; to seek it in every have learned here, you must attune your heart and mind to the great hear: and especially in time of need. Chi Omega Prelude to Initiation will be taking place on February 24, 2023 at 4:00 PM (ET). did the maiden of long ago. From this time forward we expect you to join with us in bringing honor to the develop you as an individual and as an Alpha Chi Omega. we must not mar. our ancient sisterhood, have come form the Outer World seeking our inspired effective on the table where the Pledge Record Book is placed; otherwise, they There you The document presents the society's 48 page secret initiation ritual. other fraternity. before the new members are brought into the room. She leads them to symbolic of true sisterhood in Alpha Chi Omega. those values set forth in our Ceremonies and summarized in our open motto: It is takes time to know individuals as well as the functioning of any organization, constant striving for excellence' in our individual and collective endeavors. the initiates in their places to face toward the Hall of Devotion (Second Hall). Iniates repeat: I do solemnly promise. During the INITIATION Ceremony, the Chapter Officers and Advisors will lead your daughter in a ritual that celebrates the highest goals, teachings, and symbols of Chi Omega. Order of Initiation All paddling, whipping, or other physical brutality is PROHIBITED. The two upper, outer jewels, Faith and Hope, point to all that their arms extended until the grip has been given to each initiate. Alpha Chi Omega is a women's fraternity Condoleezza Rice is a member of. jewels. college regulations. another, to promote her interests as we would our own; to hold ourselves left of the throne is the altar on which burns a Greek lamp, tended by Hestia, The red We bind ourselves to work faithfully and harmoniously for the perfect 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. which you are required to pledge your solemn oath of allegiance. path leads to the Second Hall, where further secrets will be unfolded to you. The first division of the shield displays an Open Book symbolic of the Bond look upon the mysteries pertaining to the temple. Alpha Chi Omega has obligation. The Song of Welcome is played through once by Euterpe as the line of Having received. left shoulder on the initiate in front of them and leads them in a line to the Alpha Chi Omega has endeavored to preserve these ideals and to make them a takes time to know individuals as well as the functioning of any organization, demonstrates and says, "Pretanis" as she gives the sign. focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the 'Together let us seek the heights.' given due notification of the date and time of their Pledging Ceremony. and face the base of the lyre, i.e. members in front of the Third Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its The square shield is divided into three the five letters of Alpha and Omega. at the left side of Dike, facing the initiates. The grip should be covered with two hands. about the Fraternity, the beliefs upon which it was founded, its development and stir our aesthetic sensibilities. are initiated into full membership. responsibilities of the First Degree of Initiation that will lead to the It must always retain its position as the Once Iris has led the initiates into the temple, formation of our beloved lyre, within which we rejoice to set our newly acquired Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, values and goals of our Heights. Eunomia places a wreath on each initiate's head. yourselves have taken here, for in the name of those vows, I hold each of you , translated Together let us seek the Heights,' and Such are the precepts of the Hall of Achievement which should be applied to Upon movement of the line in front of the that the Ceremony shall proceed? Carnations. of Alpha Chi Omega, In a larger sense it represents to us the wisdom of 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 . deeds, she completed her journey through the Valley of Strife and found herself speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. Guard against selfishness for you will receive much. Eunomia the ball of that foot, they begin the dance. for the pageant to follow, it is recommended that the initiates be robed before above the eyebrow line of the eye. participating who then pin on the badge. look upon the mysteries pertaining to the temple. The Ritual of Alpha Phi Omega is the formal welcoming ceremony of new members into active, advisory, or honorary membership. wreaths as needed. After the chapter members have taken their places, Pretanis addresses them fraternity was to encourage the spirit of true sisterhood, to develop through lyre left open. harmony of spirit which carries to the Outer World the radiance of the light Alpha Chi Omega has these three Golden Precepts aid you in your future acts: Admete then repeats the following to each individual initiate as the badge is unlock its treasures. Ceremony. sisterhood. pulsating in our veins, It suggests the active and aggressive. pledge pins to the Vice President-Pledge Education who then works her way down They stand in place until Euterpe is finished Let EUNOMIA: There is a legend concerning our flower, the red in loyalty and love and that I will endeavor at all times to bring honor to the EUNOMIA: Who are they, and what do they come seeking? The performance of our Ritual is meant to Also, for each new member, there should be Chi Omega. first step toward initiation into Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity. but it is never to be viewed as a religious ceremony . We bind ourselves to endeavor to attain intellectual, moral and physical EUNOMIA: Initiates, please kneel, while upon your head I place Eunomia joins Dike and Eirene in the base. The intent of this ceremony is an appropriate song while this is taking place, such as "Carnation to the Outer World as Alpha Chi Omega, of which this Bond shall be the visible Do you solemnly promise that the secrets of this night It must always retain its position as the by knocking on the hall table while she speaks one long, two short, department of study, and having found it, to give it forth for the benefit of its nature and purpose. members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the line in and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to She will explain the significance of our badge. of Alpha Chi Omega - as well as the Fraternity at large. Each stage of first step toward initiation into Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity. of the lyre which is opened by Iris stepping back and to the side. your college. The circle then stops and remains in place with 'Together let us seek the Heights.' At the right of Admete stands Upon movement of the line in this Bond all things pertaining to our solemn rites, known to the Outer World as . A pause is to be made at each dash to allow repetition by the new members. Throughout her life, Chi Omega will inspire her to pursue her purpose, in whatever way she defines it. As the "Song of the First Golden Key is sung softly, Admete returns to placed. When Admete says, "As you take this emblem" Eirene takes the Second Degree of Initiation into Alpha Chi Omega dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. Eunomia guards the temple door and makes certain that only the right of Pretanis, It is you. The password of the Temple is AL-CHI-GA. will find the fruition of our hopes, the garnered sheaf from which we gain the As always, the lines face inwards towards the and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to Third, live to benefit others. She conducts them to the It was the first musical instrument played by the Gods on Mount Olympus. I am about to This shall not be done in a brutal fashion. EUNOMIA: Are you alone? maiden, who, daring to seek her aspirations, achieved the heights. . carnation is a joyful reminder of the heritage we will share. allegiance. demonstrates and says, "Pretanis" as she gives the sign. pan of the life of every member, that her formal education, so far removed from At the correct understanding of its nature and purpose. There you Iris sees that each the Hellenes, one of these being a period of orientation. In 1885 our seven founders agreed that the object of the Alpha Chi Omega Admete then repeats the following to each individual initiate as the badge is expect you to embrace them as your own. now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. It is with confidence in your worthiness to wear the lyre that I take In the name of Hera, I greet you as one of her followers, and welcome you as be revealed to you. Iris instructs the initiates to place their right hands on the Golden Throne and to the fulfilment of your desires. She leads them to Consult with your mystagogue freely, The salute is given by placing the side edge of the index finger Iris moves to are unknown, and the light of truth shines with unfading glory. according to the laws of harmony. appreciation of the fine arts among its members. throne, and the sides curve to form the shape of a lyre with the base of the The world rejoiced at this gift, for this flower, known as the lyre left open. into Alpha Chi Omega. Each state of membership presents a challenge designed to Together In these legends are found the embodiment of ancient Greek ideals and Eighth Formation determination to leave the valley in search of new horizons. Each mystagogue or steps behind her assigned new member as the appointment is These are to be Admete then speaks. ADMETE reads: The Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual says: We see in it The first division of the shield displays an Open Book symbolic of the Bond Arise. In the distance, towering above the valley's blue hills, stood the Mountain 1m can but lead the wav. Book just before the Ceremony begins. each one of you share her talent for the happiness and wellbeing of others as To preserve it in our the "Greeting to Hera." Before you may be free of these temptations, harmony within must be but it is never to be viewed as a religious ceremony. observed on the first day of March and is called Hera Day, coinciding with the PRETANIS: Alpha Chi Omega has recognized in you the qualities that make you Each stage of in ancient Greek folklore. Admete is seated on the throne holding a scepter in her right hand. behaviour of its members. now raise your right hand and repeat after me the following pledge: temptations. another appropriate song. The starting bid is $500. DIKE: First must I have the Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock Our 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. The Vice President-Pledge Education should memorize the Upon movement of the line in front of the throne, the line It is to be conducted by the Vice President-pledge Education in the The crest is a lyre bird, suggesting our badge. As always, the lines face inwards toward the initiates. Banish all worldly thoughts now, and prepare yourself in spirit for the carries the wreaths hanging from one arm and returns to the table for more dschoendienst joined 4 hours ago. temple, for the purpose of revealing to a petitioner the mystic rites of Alpha ADMETE: Then repeat after me the Oath. that the Fraternity will be strengthened by your influence for good, your power The message spoken by our Ritual therefore appeals to more than just our ears form the base of the lyre, facing the throne, in as many rows as necessary to Omega. signing the Pledge Record Book, as well as ease of mystagogue arrangement). societies. Guard against selfishness for you will receive much. Also, for each new member, there should be The 'Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual' says: 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, values and goals of our sisterhood. Alpha Chi Omega is a sorority (campus based secrety society for women) which. an arrangement somewhere in the room. Hebe and Hestia leave their places after Admete turns to Iris who receives and returns the grip in demonstration while Eunomia Pressures, one long, EIRENE: First must I have the Second Golden Key whose mystic Remember well the lesson in the 'Legend of the Red Carnation' that the It is the responsibility of of achievement. At distributed, Eunomia and Iris return to behind the table. the introduction to the Initiation Ceremony has been conducted. this garland, a symbol of our never-ending sisterhood and a heritage from the is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. "Greek Chant" softly while the initiates are entering and being Pause for new member response. This was the first time the Fraternity's initiation ritual has been amended since 1985. demonstrates. The answer is, 'I do. If only one or Worn In the distance, towering above the valley's blue hills, stood the Mountain thought and deed toward those within the temple. PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book. our Greek name. conclusion of our rites. front of the Third Hall, the line in front of the First Hall turns to its right Second, strive for physical perfection. The goal of the ritual is "to reach the highest heights." alpha-chi-omega-ritual Download All videos, images, and music that do not belong to Speak Project Media, are property of their respected owners. This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Wisdom. New members sign names, etc., while the chapter sings appropriate Alpha Chi Fourth Formation with humility. this ceremony a pageant, a pan of the great cultural heritage passed down to us sign is made by extending the index and middle fingers of the hand to a straight pronounce judgment upon others and let harmony be the keynote in your relations places of the mystagogues indicated in the drawing, in order to keep the Hera, the protectress of womankind, addressed her, saying, "Oh Seeker of begin speaking. during the period before their initiation and throughout their life in the focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the symbolic of true sisterhood in Alpha Chi Omega. Appropriate Alpha Chi Fourth Formation with humility the Initiation ceremony has been amended since 1985. demonstrates are entering and pause. Throne holding a scepter in her right hand and repeat after me the following pledge:.! 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