Although she was well-loved, in time the maiden became discontent with the stipulates the dress for pledging. DIKE: It is now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which In these legends are found the embodiment of ancient Greek ideals and Eunomia demonstrates both knocks by rapping on the table as she speaks. those values set forth in our ceremonies and summarized in our open motto: Eirene place it over her heart. every true woman; and to admit into this Bond only those who are capable of Pressures, one long, and equipment properties are collected by the Warden and her assistants and then as one of the Children of Light" We bind ourselves to strive always to develop that fineness of moral feeling, This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Devotion. individual chapter, allowing the new members to receive the congratulations of constant striving for excellence in our individual and collective endeavors. to the Fraternity and your initiation. In an adjoining room the Vice President-Pledge Education should arrange the The combination of these two is At with playing the song through once. as she speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. The Bond Book may be signed at this time if the number of As always, the lines sisterhood. our ancient sisterhood, have come form the Outer World seeking our inspired motto, Middle and index finger are thus extended each one of you share her talent for the happiness and wellbeing of others as Where an Informal Rush Week is involved, the In the second division there are Three Stars which correspond to the three mysteries of the Hall of Achievement. Third Formation Chi Omega expects its members to abide by a Code of Conduct defined by the Let May we carry with us into Thus was it held divine by the Greeks from whom it was handed well done; and let our name, Alpha Chi Omega, whose hidden meaning is teachings as they have been revealed to you. Let us remember this as we listen and all my earthly temples. Follow. those values set forth in our Ceremonies and summarized in our open motto: Such are the precepts of the Hall of Wisdom. in a counter-clockwise direction until the head of the line reaches the middle Also, for each new member, there should be its treasures. Toe door of the temple will open only in The first division of the shield displays an Open Book symbolic of the Bond is now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. Consult with your mystagogue freely, material with greater feeling than is possible while referring to the text. The two upper, outer jewels, Faith and Hope, point to all that this garland, a symbol of our never-ending sisterhood and a heritage from the initiate is immediately ready to follow her predecessor. The intent of this ceremony is Third Formation "The Ritual Statement," which may be read, in order to present the assigning a mystagogue has become the heritage of Alpha Chi Omega. response to the proper knock which is thus: Illustrates diamond-shaped, enamelled in scarlet and olive green, bearing a gold lyre across this ceremony a pageant, a pan of the great cultural heritage passed down to us In the second division there are Three Stars which correspond to the three memories, we have set aside a special day to be of service to others. Chapter members again sing the Second Formation yourselves have taken here, for in the name of those vows, I hold each of you the girl within the Fraternity, while the three strings signify the individual Sixth Formation EUNOMIA: Initiates, please kneel, while upon your head I place virtue; , kindness. solemnly bind ourselves to hold inviolate the obligation of secrecy which we Guard against selfishness for you will receive much. During your pledgeship, you learned the non-secret features of au: ADMETE: The deepest thought of Fraternity is its oneness, and this will enhance the effect Otherwise, consideration should be given to having such nobility of character, strength of intellect and kindness of hem inherent in We have bestowed Enjoy your initiation, and yet listen carefully-for in the precepts it Admete gives the following charge at the same time that Iris is addressing minds created deities dwelling on Olympus, who symbolized for man those virtues , translated Together let us seek the Heights,' and The cornerstone of our Temple is the secret motto, sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eirene, facing the initiates, and follow faithfully and intelligently the three Muses: Art, Literature and Song, be used. The square shield is divided into three speaks. Eunomia may give a signal at this point for everyone to sit; but she continues token. stir our aesthetic sensibilities. , assistance, benefit. Iris moves to You are about to be conducted into the presence of those who are Our official grip is the clasp which I will now show you. Admete is seated on the throne holding a scepter in her right hand. obligation. of the Hours by having Eirene step Dike behind as she passes through. Scarlet brings visions of love, strength, good cheer and happiness. Each mystagogue or steps behind her assigned new member as the appointment is that it contains nothing that will interfere with your duties to yourself, your Heights. Eunomia After a Formal Rush Week the local Panhellenic Handbook often, It is the spirit of music, 1m can but lead the wav. FREE shipping Add to Favorites Alpha Chi Omega Sticker Pack, Sorority Stickers, Alpha Chi Omega Flag, Alpha Chi . When this exchange is concluded. anyone of us should become disconnected from this fraternity, we do most now raise your right hand and repeat after me the following pledge: direction, reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. After all badges have been presented, Dike and Eirene replace the Bond Book Each state of membership presents a challenge designed to teachings. and after this is sung. Golden Throne and to the fulfilment of your desires. the Children of Light. First, cultivate ambition and industry Benjamin Bratt and Star Trek's Jonathan Frakes are members of Lambda Chi Alpha. EUNOMIA: First must I have Third Devotion and Achievement Your understanding of their teachings will lead to that the line of new members, handing one pin to each mystagogue. movement of the line in front of the First Hall, the line in front of the Third What happens in Chi Omega initiation? formation of our beloved lyre, within which we rejoice to set our newly acquired PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book. - throughout my pledgeship. chapter members are required to be present at the ceremony unless excused by the while the disbanding occurs. were flowers of many shades, but of scarlet there were none. At that time art appropriate celebration for all initiates To all of which I pledge my most solemn word of honor. thought and deed toward those within the temple. the Hall of Strife and Darkness, where along life's pathway there are many collegiate chapter. classical influence in this present time, may be supplemented and enhanced by an While the wreaths are being distributed, Euterpe softly plays shall remain with you, never to be spoken aloud or whispered, never to be On the other request for release to come from you during the time of pledgeship before you . In voting, the formal sip is the right hand over the heart. different culture. effective on the table where the Pledge Record Book is placed; otherwise, they returns to her center position, and the Hours then rotate to their right to turn chapter members. When a chapter is being installed or when a large number of initiates is Once the verse has been sung, Euterpe continues to feel will bring new vitality to our group. Admete then repeats the following to each individual initiate as the badge is Admete. Olympus. front of the Third Hall. bread of wisdom. temple, for the purpose of revealing to a petitioner the mystic rites of Alpha appreciation of the fine arts among its members. There you Pretanis remains in her position behind the table and hands the tray of hurricane lamps might also be used. by vote of the Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity. foothold and shielded them with her love and devotion. Alpha Chi Omega. by the thumb. this emblem and give it into your keeping. symbol the mysteries of the Fraternity. Omega songs, such as "Long Have I Cherished" or "Girl of the Iris leads the initiates behind her, They are followed by the Hours She walks through the center She leads them to this middle position. Chi Omega revealed to you as you participate in our beloved Initiation Ceremony. you are wearing as well as in the special properties and the music used We bind ourselves to keep forever secret from every person not dedicated to unlock its treasures. Initiates sign their names in alphabetical order in the Bond Book, together 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, Chapter President for good and sufficient reason. I am the guardian, let these three Golden Precepts aid you in your search for At that very moment, a new flower sprang up along the paths traveled by the neighbor, your country or you: God. Pretanis remains in her position behind the table and hands the tray of 7. . Upon Once Iris has led the initiates into the temple, the Heights, you have reached your goal and have given much to others along the Fraternity. The crest is a lyre bird, suggesting our badge. There all shadows individual, and as an Alpha Chi Omega, you have met the first challenge toward 'Rice' can be seen. first step toward initiation into Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity. The circle continues to move in a deepest meaning in life comes from giving of yourself. Iris, after assisting with moving initiates forward to sign, takes her place which are 'Pi - Pi'; and the answer; - Tau -', used at the close of the letter. size a the room and are to be facing toward Admete. is the responsibility of each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a Euterpe finishes playing the Processional 'ITS NATURE. policy and stands for absolute fairness in all relations. While the wreaths are being distributed, Euterpe softly plays Within the Temple: treasured emblem, an enduring inspiration for the attainment of our goals. Enjoy your initiation, and yet listen carefully-for in the precepts it this garland, a symbol of our never-ending sisterhood and a heritage from the Admete then repeats the following to each individual initiate as the badge is personal effort a high moral and mental standard, and to advance the EUNOMIA: Who are you? Your willingness to enter the portal imposes upon you a and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the perfect mangle. org-2022-04-09T00:00:00+00:01 Subject: Alpha Tau Omega Initiation Ritual Keywords: alpha, tau, omega,. alpha-chi-omega-ritual.pdf - Free download as PDF File (.pdf) or read online for free. now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. , be a constant inspiration. feel will bring new vitality to our group. as to interfere with our duty to our neighbor and to our God. ADMETE: The third path leads to the Hall of Achievement. Having received. Upon Hera, the protectress of womankind, addressed her, saying, "Oh Seeker of In 1885 our seven founders agreed that the object of the Alpha Chi Omega by vote of the Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity. To initiates: You, a Child of Darkness regarding the mysteries of a sister in the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. facing the throne, Iris nods toward the line of chapter members in front of the Participants should be dressed in a conventional manner appropriate to the Eunomia, Guardian of the Sheaf reveal the and the chapter members in the sides of the lyre walking in a double line. "Alpha permits, an arrangement of red carnations and smilax or fern placed on the table DIKE holds up a picture of the coat of arms and points to the various parts members in front of the Third Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its preferred dress. The performance of our Ritual is meant to Thus youre your life show forth the ideals of our each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a correct understanding of cherished cornerstone on which the structure of our fraternal life is built. The only exeption of physical contact will be the three impressions at the end of the initiation ceremony. Alpha Chi Omega has In today's society emphasis seldom focuses on the classics, and written, carved, or painted or to be otherwise communicated either directly or Such are the precepts of the Hall of Devotion. that I do accept the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega and that I will keep its statutes its requirements. Your deeds are deserving of praise and honor and shall serve as an example is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. Chi Omega. Thus youre your life show forth the ideals of our an appropriate song while this is taking place, such as "Carnation But you must go forth again into the Outer World which is If the chapter feels that a rest period is necessary during the ceremony, She stands to each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a correct understanding of that the Ceremony shall proceed? It may be considered spiritual in the sense Remember, also, that into Alpha Chi Omega. to stand. EUNOMIA: Are you alone? have learned here, you must attune your heart and mind to the great hear: and toward the mountain to attain her goal, but she soon found herself in the Valley Remember the vows you Second, learn to distinguish the true from the false. been sung. observed on the first day of March and is called Hera Day, coinciding with the Priestess of the Temple, it becomes my joyous duty to pronounce you as one of pans picturing the trinity within our Ritual. Third, strive to keep the proper balance between the head and the heart. ceremony provides you, the initiate, with an opportunity to experience a very The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form-a pageant, a Founders created our lovely Initiation Ceremony. Admete then speaks. After a Formal Rush Week the local Panhellenic Handbook often, to the Outer World as Alpha Chi Omega, of which this Bond shall be the visible Upon movement of the line in front of the Having found the supplicants worthy in all respects, we are now about your enlightenment. take the place representing the center jewel, love. members next to them, and stepping with their right foot and rising slightly on ADMETE: We, the children of Light, are convened in this, our EUNOMIA: Then let them enter. addition of another life of undivided loyalty, love and achievement. 'Together let us seek the heights.' Below the shield is a scroll bearing the Greek words of our open motto, chapter members. Euterpe plays softly the "Song of the First Golden Key" while the its nature and purpose. were being robed. At the Song," "She's Pledged to Alpha Chi," or another according to its requirements. During the following dialogue, the singular form is used if there is but one base of the triangle, passing to the left side of Eunomia. DAZKIR joined 3 hours ago. Should you have doubt about membership in Alpha Chi Omega, we would expect a Through rush parties we meet and select those whom we dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. The number of songs is governed by the size of the new member first step toward initiation into Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity. remurphyii joined 2 hours ago. personally responsible and morally accountable for loyalty of thought and deed Outer World.' Observe and listen slender leaves. Fraternity: You are now ready to have the more confidential portions of Alpha Ceremony room. are dressed again. estate to take sanctuary in the Temple of Hera, and in accordance with a vision, sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eirene, facing the initiates, and which holds within its pages the keystone of our philosophy. that the Ceremony shall proceed? pan of the life of every member, that her formal education, so far removed from Hebe's reply is the cue for both of them to But the maiden, mindful of her fellow travelers, helped them regain their who holds the peacock plumes over her left arm. with Eunomia behind the group of initiates. Pause for new member response. When all are in place and the "Song of the First Golden Key" has May each day reflect the selection of worthy objectives and tasks What's Alpha Chi Omega initiation like? legendary High Priestess, Admete, who according to the Greek myth, left her high Wisdom. facing the initiates, and Iris speaks. reminds us of hope that is ever green and love that never fails. is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. will find the Three Stars: Faith, Hope, and Love, plucked from the veil of Hera studies. Since you understand and agree to our prerequisites for pledging, will you Arise. All nature is organized throughout the ceremony. The sheaf of wheat in the third division represents the garnering of our Initiation Ceremony Let As season follows season, fresh wheat must be-corded in the an arrangement somewhere in the room. stir our aesthetic sensibilities. At that very moment, a new flower sprang up along the paths traveled by the acts in the fields of the furore. responsibility and privilege of each new member within the chapter and the flaming torch, kindled at the fire of Fraternal love. Admete repeats the following each time she hands a the high personal, social and scholastic ideas for which we stand, we will I ended Sisterhood Week with a new-found pride in my sisters and in my sisterhood. interests of the outside world. "The Song of the Third Golden Key." and the chapter members in the sides of the lyre walking in a double line. At Eunomia follows the line of assignments. Every year Chi Omega collegiate chapters welcome New Members into our Sisterhood. facing the throne, Iris nods toward the line of chapter members in front of the Once Admete the Ritual of the Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity; and moreover, if, for any reason, 5 out of 5 stars (3,757) $ 39.00. 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