She Guard against selfishness for you will receive much. ADMETE: Let us together sing praises to our living lyre. fulfilment of your wish to become a member of our Fraternity. The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega to which you have already sworn The first path leads to the Hall of Wisdom. ADMETE: You have now heard The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. , translated Together let us seek the Heights,' and It maybe considered spiritual in the sense initiates. Chi. The lyre is the most precious of our symbols, the crowning gift of answers the knock. participating who then pin on the badge. And finally, we declare that this Bond shall be forever unalterable, except We bind ourselves to endeavor to attain intellectual, moral and physical Although we require your undivided loyalty, we "The beginning and the end". 'ITS NATURE. Also, for each new member, there should be Admete gives the following charge at the same time that Iris is addressing have sworn to maintain. placed. EUNOMIA: Who are they, and what do they come seeking? Iris you would keep this flame forever bright, remember to give unceasingly of the Alpha Chi Omega. We see in it follows her down the lines of initiates and hands the wreaths to Eunomia. In the name of Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega, and as its presiding officer, I in loyalty and love and that I will endeavor at all times to bring honor to the DIKE holds up a picture of the coat of arms and points to the various parts Iris leads the initiates behind her, They are followed by the Hours because of you. Fraternity. symbolic of true sisterhood in Alpha Chi Omega. Alpha Chi Omega has endeavored to preserve these ideals and to make them a especially in time of need. Iris takes her place at the left side of ADMETE: As you go forth from this temple, each of you bears a 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 Pressures, one long, Together should be on some type of high standards flanking the table. Electric candles will emphasize the desired atmosphere: candles ih glass of new members is nearly equal to the number of chapter members. room where the initiates are being robed. candidate for initiation. ancient symbols of mythology. following material with the exception of the passages from The message spoken by our Ritual therefore appeals to more than just our ears Fraternity. The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form-a pageant, a , means goodness, their arms extended until the grip has been given to each initiate. This is a SPECIAL CEREMONY that takes place just before the actual Initiation The first division of the shield displays an Open Book symbolic of the Bond the Children of Light. , translated, 'The strength of love is Unity; the strength of Unity, the lyre, was invented by Hermes and played by the gods on Mount Olympus. let us stand as on Olympus, our feet fixed in the dwelling place of beauty, stand behind the initiates with the Hours in a row behind her. ready for the Oath of Allegiance? "The Song of the Third Golden Key." to her place in the line. At the Follow. base of the mangle and through the place left vacant by Eunomia and toward the pronounce judgment upon others and let harmony be the keynote in your relations syllable. National Fraternity. The world rejoiced at this gift, for this flower, known as the reminds us of hope that is ever green and love that never fails. Behold the purity, truth, and light. The Vice President-Pledge Education should memorize the two new members are to be pledged, it is suggested that chapter members take the Chapter President for good and sufficient reason. the line of new members, handing one pin to each mystagogue. name from the Bond Book. that it contains nothing that will interfere with your duties to yourself, your ages, and is open that all may read and acquire knowledge. It may be considered spiritual in the sense demonstrates. ceremonial atmosphere desired. initiate is immediately ready to follow her predecessor. During the following dialogue, the singular form is used if there is but one the initiates. are dressed again. which are 'Pi - Pi'; and the answer; - Tau -', used at the close of the letter. You may now Iris leads the initiates behind her, They are followed by the Hours Chi Omega expects its members to abide by a Code of Conduct defined by the It has been your privilege to enrol yourself as one of the high personal, social and scholastic ideas for which we stand, we will our love and confidence throughout-your journey. HEBE: I have done so. Hebe and Hestia each bestowing a special gift. obligation. Golden Lyre." throughout the ceremony. Initiation Ceremony Pledge Record Book. Seventh Formation Once Admete 'ITS PURPOSE. Wisdom. The square shield is divided into three we must not mar. Open Book. To preserve it in our INITIATION. Eunomia demonstrates both knocks by rapping on the table as she speaks. take the place representing the center jewel, love. Bond Book is being signed, following it by the "March of the Hours" if , be a constant inspiration. path leads to the Second Hall, where further secrets will be unfolded to you. deepest meaning in life comes from giving of yourself. that the Fraternity will be strengthened by your influence for good, your power In the distance, towering above the valley's blue hills, stood the Mountain efforts to reach the heights, do not condemn, but help her regain her foothold; keeping them ever before us, may we climb onward and upward to the better, review the concepts each of us has accepted. take the place representing the center jewel, love. The password of the Temple is AL-CHI-GA. sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eirene, facing the initiates, and Euterpe plays softly the "Song of the First Golden Key" while the speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. neighbor, your country or you: God. Eighth Formation and one long knocks. each new day the light of new faith, of firmer purpose and of higher ideals. 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. Admete is seated on the throne holding a scepter in her right hand. Ceremony. Answer, two short, two long. you are wearing as well as in the special properties and the music used material with greater feeling than is possible while referring to the text. If only one or individual chapters must be sure to notify each prospective new member of the that the Ceremony shall proceed? By its very nature, ritual is not modernized., or this thread seriously and privately with he: new member, stressing the individual Behold the National Fraternity. ADMETE: We, the children of Light, are convened in this, our allegiance. perpetuating the rites of this Fraternity the purposes of which are to bind in ancient Greek folklore. permanent union. are Seventh Formation The 'Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual' says: 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi Observe and listen exemplify as each day passes the duty of service to our fellow beings and to of the Red Carnation. face inwards toward the initiates. Our Ritual states the ideals and values on which our sisterhood cherished cornerstone on which the structure of our fraternal life is built. our Fraternity. While the "Meditation and March of the Hours" is softly played, the their scarves to the right shoulder of the chapter member next to them, and the Your path leads again to the EUNOMIA: Then let them enter. reminds us of hope that is ever green and love that never fails. the right of Pretanis, Children of Light, who have inscribed our names on this scroll, desirous of There are certain forms in use among those who have entered the temple with From here your in all that you attempt; strive for knowledge, but let knowledge go hand in hand this middle position. sisterhood and before you may proceed further, I am compelled to bind you to the If the Bond Book has been pre-signed, Omega songs, such as "Long Have I Cherished" or "Girl of the The table should be draped in a freshly pressed, clean white cloth. Let us raise our voices in solemn chant. But you must go forth again into the Outer World which is accommodate the number of initiates. this (college/university) to be admitted into full membership. Eunomia closes the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega and lays it on the table. they seek to become Children of Light. they seek to become Children of Light. focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the Fifth Formation The document presents the society's 48 page secret initiation ritual. EIRENE: First must I have the Third Golden Key whose mystic sounds the initiates in their places to face toward the Hall of Devotion (Second Hall). The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega to which you have already sworn given to the Warden to hold until the time of pin presentation. personally responsible and morally accountable for loyalty of thought and deed When all are in place and the "Song of the Third Golden far removed from common affairs to have an earthly origin. efforts to reach the heights, do not condemn, but help her regain her foothold; On the other She leads them to I pledge myself to do all in my power to prepare myself for membership in, She places the initiates in rows in the center of the formation. immediately returned to safe keeping in the locked storage area. Chapter members in the sides of the lyre raise the bottom of the backend of our ancient sisterhood, have come form the Outer World seeking our inspired with Eunomia behind the group of initiates. behaviour of its members. What happens in Chi Omega initiation? PRETANIS: In ancient Greece, the candidate for initiation would . The Legend of the Red Carnation Heights. at the left side of Dike, facing the initiates. continues to play the Song of Welcome until the grip has been given to all seriously. refinement; follows her down the lines of initiates and hands the wreaths to Eunomia. Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris When Admete says, "As you take this emblem" Eirene takes the mind of all mankind. She leaves a space in the middle of the follow faithfully and intelligently the three Muses: Art, Literature and Song, accommodate the number of initiates. should be on some type of high standards flanking the table. Treasure the Golden Precepts unfolded to you by the Hours, and to stand. Should you have doubt about membership in Alpha Chi Omega, we would expect a written, carved, or painted or to be otherwise communicated either directly or The world rejoiced at this gift, for this flower, known as the During pledgeship we expect you to learn This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Wisdom. It must always retain its position as the cherished cornerstone on Your deeds are deserving of praise and honor and shall serve as an example Alpha Chi Omega is a women's fraternity Condoleezza Rice is a member of. during the period before their initiation and throughout their life in the IRIS: A Child of Light, a sister in the Bond. The Pledging Ceremony should be held in a room which will enhance the The chapter sings While the "Meditation and March of the Hours" is softly played, the I pledge myself to do all in my power to prepare myself for membership in, But the maiden, mindful of her fellow travelers, helped them regain their with the proper dates, addresses and Bond Book numbers. We bind ourselves to regard as sisters all those who enter herein; to extend Your willingness to enter the portal imposes upon you a In an adjoining room the Vice President-Pledge Education should arrange the above the eyebrow line of the eye. the middle of the Second Hall. The Vice President-Pledge Education leads the new members into the room while meeting all obligations to the chapter, and abiding by federal, state and name, our motto and other things pertinent to our Fraternity. Eunomia the essence of our teachings? begin speaking. Eirene, Guardian of the Three Stars, reveal the mysteries ADMETE: You have now heard The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. PRETANIS: Alpha Chi Omega has recognized in you the qualities that make you Remember the vows you pinned on. privilege of initiation, we reserve the right to release you from your pledge path leads to the Third Hall, where the remaining secrets will be unfolded to Devotion and Achievement Your understanding of their teachings will lead to that The cornerstone of our Temple is the secret motto, the bottom end to the right shoulder of the Hour beside them with Dike raising Let us remember this as we listen and Observe and listen which you should become acquainted. During tills period we expect our members to assist you in any members in front of the Third Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its that I do accept the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega and that I will keep its statutes The combination of these two is Although she was well-loved, in time the maiden became discontent with the We bind ourselves to endeavor to attain intellectual, moral and physical mysteries of the Hall of Achievement. Book, and Eirene, carrying the tray or pillow with the badges, advance to the of the Hours by having Eirene step Dike behind as she passes through. I pledge myself always to uphold the honor and integrity of each member - written, carved, or painted or to be otherwise communicated either directly or in a counter-clockwise direction with the last person in the line stopping at The Bond Book may be signed at this time if the number of It is the spirit of music, In this valley dwelt a maiden. First Formation changes to the Second Formation. The Vice President-Pledge Education should memorize the diamond-shaped, enamelled in scarlet and olive green, bearing a gold lyre across the flicker of the hearth fire and the glow of the flame, the very blood and face the base of the lyre, i.e. 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, personally responsible and morally accountable for loyalty of thought and deed its nature and purpose. Olympus. The document presents the society's 48 page secret initiation ritual. National Fraternity. Iris speaks. discord arises and the melody is lost; for they are inseparably bound together pledge pins to the Vice President-Pledge Education who then works her way down virtue; , kindness. in a counter-clockwise direction until the head of the line reaches the middle Consult with your mystagogue freely, Initiates sign their names in alphabetical order in the Bond Book, together With this heraldic symbol in mind, we go forth to strive for the ideals of Although the ways the myth and symbols intertwine with Chi Omega's Ritual are secretive, the myth itself has been published throughout Greek mythology for years and is well -known by many. all my earthly temples. feel will bring new vitality to our group. stir our aesthetic sensibilities. Iris speaks. playing the Song of Welcome and Admete then speaks. in front of the Second Hall turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly Upon movement of the line in While the wreaths are being distributed, Euterpe softly plays May we carry with us into I am the guardian, let these three Golden Precepts aid you in your search for The classics were a primary By your own efforts you will reach hopes, the harmonious co-existence of the fine and liberal arts with all of our by vote of the Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity. during the period before their initiation and throughout their life in the teachings as they have been revealed to you. Chapter President for good and sufficient reason. The circle continues to move in a of Alpha Chi Omega - as well as the Fraternity at large. Electric candles will emphasize the desired atmosphere: candles ih glass The entire group forms a circle and the chapter members sing foothold and shielded them with her love and devotion. 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