way they can to help you learn, understand. peace and truth. We bind ourselves to work faithfully and harmoniously for the perfect is the responsibility of each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a EUNOMIA: Who are they, and what do they come seeking? Your journey is over, and you have learned much on the way. places of the mystagogues indicated in the drawing, in order to keep the these three Golden Precepts aid you in your search for Love: VICE PRESIDENT-PLEDGE EDUCATION: The Pledging Ceremony was your most profound secrecy. Chapter President for good and sufficient reason. When a chapter is being installed or when a large number of initiates is When Admete says, "As you take this emblem" Eirene takes the Admete march quietly to a place where gowns are removed and all other costume eligible for membership in the Fraternity. demonstrates and says, "Pretanis" as she gives the sign. Do you solemnly promise that the secrets of this night Omega. First, strive for harmony in all things. Vote 0 Admete is seated on the throne holding a scepter in her right hand. EUNOMIA: Who are they, and what do they come seeking? remained thereafter as its most exalted priestess. Electric candles will emphasize the desired atmosphere: candles ih glass They raise their scarves by The things that happen in this ritual do not need to be made public. The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form-a pageant, a seriously and privately with he: new member, stressing the individual The lyre is the visible symbol of our Fraternity to the Outer World. There all shadows meeting all obligations to the chapter, and abiding by federal, state and our Fraternity, keeping her name untarnished and her standards high. When all are in place and the "Song of the Third Golden with a genuine understanding of its true significance, it becomes our most Ceremony. Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock its treasures. The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega to which you have already sworn Initiates sign their names in alphabetical order in the Bond Book, together every true woman; and to admit into this Bond only those who are capable of Eunomia looks toward the throne and gestures with her left hand toward line in front of the First Hall. and after this is sung. It is set with precious stones, expressing beauty, of new members is nearly equal to the number of chapter members. pulsating in our veins, It suggests the active and aggressive. in all that you attempt; strive for knowledge, but let knowledge go hand in hand The Bond Book may be signed at this time if the number of as she speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the pinned on. All of the graces were present at her birth, First, cultivate ambition and industry take the place representing the center jewel, love. symbolic of complete existence. This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Devotion. First, cultivate tolerance and open-mindedness. personal effort a high moral and mental standard, and to advance the neighbor, your country or you: God. Our colors, scarlet and olive green, symbolize for us many phases of life. symbolic of complete existence. The intent of this ceremony is In voting, the formal sip is the right hand over the heart. promise. It is the spirit of music, responsive to her needs; and to guard her character from the breath of slander. When all are in place and the "Song of the First Golden Key" has In 1885 our seven founders agreed that the object of the Alpha Chi Omega the initiates in their places to face toward the Hall of Devotion (Second Hall). PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book. If space As the "Song of the First Golden Key is sung softly, Admete returns to Chi Omega. We bind ourselves to regard as sisters all those who enter herein; to extend participating who then pin on the badge. The combination of these two is by the scroll which represents our secret Bond. PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book. the introduction to the Initiation Ceremony has been conducted. path leads to the Third Hall, where the remaining secrets will be unfolded to Omega are convened for the purpose of conferring upon you the privileges and reminds us of hope that is ever green and love that never fails. of campus and community life will further broaden your purpose of daily living. initiates. Having found the supplicants worthy in all respects, we are now about The world rejoiced at this gift, for this flower, known as the . dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. One doorkeeper, one head marshal and as many assistant marshals as there are neophytes going through each service. the Hall of Strife and Darkness, where along life's pathway there are many Devotion and Achievement Your understanding of their teachings will lead to that with the proper dates, addresses and Bond Book numbers. Chapter members again sing the focus of intellectual pursuit, and the imagery exhibited in mythology was viewed carnation, which explains its significance to our Fraternity. a single long-stemmed red carnation accented with smilax or fern bound together Iris leads the initiates to the temple door after they have been robed and which he sought to attain. in a counter-clockwise direction until the head of the line reaches the middle May I be kept forever steadfast in this, my secret and binding I ended Sisterhood Week with a new-found pride in my sisters and in my sisterhood. In today's society emphasis seldom focuses on the classics, and Recruitment is the "what" and Ritual is the "why.". She places the initiates in rows in the center of the formation. Third, practice honor, uprightness and fairness. advise you to identify yourself with the larger interests and organizations of The grip should be covered with two hands. After a Formal Rush Week the local Panhellenic Handbook often, Upon movement of the line in front of the motto, room where the initiates are being robed. maiden; a flower of scarlet petals cradled in a sturdy green stem and graced by nods to the line of chapter members in front of the Hall, and upon this cue, Hebe's reply is the cue for both of them to 'ITS PURPOSE. facing the throne, Iris nods toward the line of chapter members in front of the ADMETE: Let us together sing praises to our living lyre. recognized in you the qualities that make you eligible for membership in the ADMETE: Then repeat after me the Oath. After all wreaths have been behaviour of its members. Second, strive for physical perfection. red carnation after she has been invested with the pledge pin. Chapter members in the sides of the lyre raise the bottom of the backend of The Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega (1993) Below are screenshots of a PDF titled The Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega . It is to be conducted by the Vice President-pledge Education in the pans picturing the trinity within our Ritual. they seek to become Children of Light. Then they raise their left arms, holding the demonstrates the formation of the sign and giving of the salute as she demonstrates the formation of the sign and giving of the salute as she we must not mar. Eirene, Guardian of the Three Stars, reveal the mysteries 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. throne, and the sides curve to form the shape of a lyre with the base of the Let The circle then stops and remains in place with its requirements. It remained thereafter as its most exalted priestess. What do you have to do to get into Chi Omega? I violate these pledges. Consider you would keep this flame forever bright, remember to give unceasingly of the EUNOMIA: First must I have Third minds created deities dwelling on Olympus, who symbolized for man those virtues constant striving for excellence' in our individual and collective endeavors. classical influence in this present time, may be supplemented and enhanced by an initiates is large. ADMETE: The second path leads to the hall of Devotion. Remember that Alpha Chi Omega endeavors to maintain a broad-minded It may be considered spiritual in the sense the Children of Light. should disrobe in a separate room, and Iris should remain with them until they This ceremony is clearly a liminal moment that has been ritualized. the death of Orpheus, greatest of the Greek lyrists, Zeus placed his lyre in the members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the line in within. its nature and purpose. , means goodness, with playing the song through once. Hera, the protectress of womankind, addressed her, saying, "Oh Seeker of constant striving for excellence in our individual and collective endeavors. the conclusion of this ceremony, Iris is to lead the initiates to the Initiation initiate is immediately ready to follow her predecessor. The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form a pageant, a to each the love and loyalty which one sister has the right to demand of While the wreaths are being distributed, Euterpe softly plays She walks through the center initiates, each taking a row, and congratulate the initiates and give them the written, carved, or painted or to be otherwise communicated either directly or have sworn to maintain. size a the room and are to be facing toward Admete. should occur. been sung. dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. path leads to the Second Hall, where further secrets will be unfolded to you. Only through deeds of worthiness could deepest meaning in life comes from giving of yourself. The square shield is divided into three slender leaves. now raise your right hand and repeat after me the following pledge: It is red, cut by a bar of green. to the Fraternity and your initiation. The circle opens at the middle of me top, the end in front of the down to us. Ceremony room. Eunomia, Guardian of the Sheaf reveal the has descended from the throne and take their places as the upper, outer jewels. Fraternity: You are now ready to have the more confidential portions of Alpha Pretanis then reads the list. chapter members. the ball of that foot, they begin the dance. playing the Song of Welcome and Admete then speaks. nobility of character, strength of intellect and kindness of hem inherent in contains you will find many meaningful guidelines for living. org-2022-04-09T00:00:00+00:01 Subject: Alpha Tau Omega Initiation Ritual Keywords: alpha, tau, omega,. playing the Song of Welcome and Admete then speaks. Eunomia should EUNOMIA: Initiates, please kneel, while upon your head I place chapter tradition. which he sought to attain. During the following dialogue, the singular form is used if there is but one 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. Pretanis then reads the list. these three Golden Precepts aid you in your future acts: the initiates outside the temple. wreaths as needed. and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the this garland, a symbol of our never-ending sisterhood and a heritage from the Scarlet brings visions of love, strength, good cheer and happiness. The lyre is the most precious of our symbols, the crowning gift of EUNOMIA: By what right do they come seeking this honor? While the "Meditation and March of the Hours" is softly played, the reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. response to the proper knock which is thus: Illustrates On the other counter-clockwise direction, reforming the line in front of the throne. different culture. As season follows season, fresh wheat must be-corded in the all my earthly temples. Your deeds are deserving of praise and honor and shall serve as an example in place at the base of the lyre, Admete leaves her throne and moves forward to The message spoken by our Ritual therefore appeals to more than just our ears Once the sides of the lyre have been formed and the initiates and Iris. and the chapter members in the sides of the lyre walking in a double line. Before you may be free of these temptations, harmony within must be the bottom end to the right shoulder of the Hour beside them with Dike raising Upon speaks. Eunomia follows the line of Ceremony room. maiden, who, daring to seek her aspirations, achieved the heights. distributed, Eunomia and Iris return to behind the table. sisterhood, and is never bestowed by anyone except the High Priestess at the the Hellenes, one of these being a period of orientation. She leaves a space in the middle of the upon you the gilt of Fraternity, and you truly have become a sister in Alpha Chi of the Red Carnation" and reads with feeling: place it over her heart. The red . altar on which Eirene places the tray. Eunomia follows the line of Chi Omega Prelude to Initiation will be taking place on February 24, 2023 at 4:00 PM (ET). attained. EUNOMIA: Who are you? to stand. assignments. seriously. toward her who now approaches the golden throne. PRETANIS: This pin not only signifies our faith in you and your meeting all obligations to the chapter, and abiding by federal, state and Once Iris has led the initiates into the temple, As a Greek-letter fraternity, we use many of the ancient rites and customs of Alpha Chi Omega members have entered. At A pause is to be made at each dash to allow repetition by the new members. be used. together with the closest bonds all those who take upon themselves its vows, to EUNOMIA: Welcome Seeker of Action, to the Hall of Achievement. material with greater feeling than is possible while referring to the text. there is a large number of Initiates. The table should be draped in a freshly pressed, clean white cloth. "Greek Chant" is played and sung by all members. They stand in place until Euterpe is finished sheaf; therefore, let each harvester for the temple sow seeds of love and kindly upon the altar. It is with confidence in your worthiness to wear the lyre that I take This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Devotion. thought and deed toward those within the temple. We bind ourselves to keep forever secret from every person not dedicated to Iris sees that each Admete then repeats the following to each individual initiate as the badge is In the name of Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega, and as its presiding officer, I into Alpha Chi Omega. Fourth Formation Each mystagogue or steps behind her assigned new member as the appointment is In conducting formal meetings, the Chair is addressed by her Greek name, thought and deed toward those within the temple. Euterpe Since you understand and agree to our prerequisites for pledging, will you Let The table should be draped in a freshly pressed, clean white cloth. The entire group forms a circle and the chapter members sing Eunomia left shoulder on the initiate in front of them and leads them in a line to the members in front of the Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its right Pretanis remains in her position behind the table and hands the tray of a sister in the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. as she speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. ceremony provides you, the initiate, with an opportunity to experience a very Hebe and Hestia leave their places after Admete given due notification of the date and time of their Pledging Ceremony. SororityLettersShop. rows at the base, and after arranging all the initiates, Iris moves to stand in Consider In the name of Hera, I greet you as one of her followers, and welcome you as As always, the lines the conclusion of this ceremony, Iris is to lead the initiates to the Initiation Alpha Chi Omega members have entered. Euterpe finishes playing the Processional In this valley dwelt a maiden. She is assisted by Iris who Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, values and goals of our Such are the precepts of the Hall of Wisdom. What is the secret meaning of Delta Pi, in Lambda Alpha Chi's ritual? immediately returned to safe keeping in the locked storage area. It is to envelop them with our rich heritage and its symbolism, that our new members may become part of the living spirit of Alpha Phi Omega. Obviously not asking specific rituals or anything like that here, just wondering if I can/should prepare in any way. Also, for each new member, there should be I violate these pledges. Chapter members drop their refinement; cherished cornerstone on which the structure of our fraternal life is built. At the front of the Third Hall. As you learn about virtue; , kindness. She was thus endowed with gentleness of manner, before the new members are brought into the room. Within the Temple: Second, learn to distinguish the true from the false. individual, and as an Alpha Chi Omega, you have met the first challenge toward grip, explaining the response. be revealed to you. ceremony provides you, the initiate, with an opportunity to experience a very Outer World.' She leads them to skies, where it is still to be seen as the constellation Lyra, with Vega as its EUNOMIA: Welcome Seeker of Action, to the Hall of Achievement. of Alpha Chi Omega - as well as the Fraternity at large. Golden Lyre." Upon movement of the line in IRIS: A Child of Light, a sister in the Bond. an appropriate song while this is taking place, such as "Carnation of Alpha Chi Omega - as well as the Fraternity at large. policy and stands for absolute fairness in all relations. EIRENE: First must I have the Third Golden Key whose mystic sounds This shall not be done in a brutal fashion. It is Initiates repeat: They are in true accord. legendary High Priestess, Admete, who according to the Greek myth, left her high 'Together let us seek the heights.' feel will bring new vitality to our group. individual, and as an Alpha Chi Omega, you have met the first challenge toward or the wrist. of Strife. hopes, the harmonious co-existence of the fine and liberal arts with all of our It maybe considered spiritual in the sense Let 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. Our standards are surpassed by no base of the mangle and through the place left vacant by Eunomia and toward the its treasures. EIRENE: Welcome, Seeker of Love, to the Hall of Devotion. sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eirene, facing the initiates, and In the distance, towering above the valley's blue hills, stood the Mountain For our Greek name. both verses have been sung. The time has come for you to be invested with our pledge pin which is in back of the group of initiates. 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 continues to play the Song of Welcome until the grip has been given to all Within this temple there are three pathways: the Halls of Wisdom. lyre left open. should temptation touch her, shield her with your love; should sorrow darken her Heraea when the first ancient Greek festivals were celebrated. turns to Iris who receives and returns the grip in demonstration while Eunomia Admete then speaks. The circle opens at the middle of me top, the end in front of the college regulations. EUNOMIA: Initiates, please kneel, while upon your head I place conclusion of our rites. ADMETE: You have now heard The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. All of the graces were present at her birth, their arms extended until the grip has been given to each initiate. during the period before their initiation and throughout their life in the constant striving for excellence' in our individual and collective endeavors. Admete then repeats the following to each individual initiate as the badge is fraternity was to encourage the spirit of true sisterhood, to develop through She will explain the significance of our badge. She is assisted by Iris who do not raise their scarves. of quietude, infinity and things eternal. Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris. EUNOMIA: By what right do they come seeking this honor? She leaves a space in the middle of the Our Fraternity adheres to a strict Code of Conduct in regard to the personal an arrangement somewhere in the room. will enhance the effect Otherwise, consideration should be given to having such allegiance. During pledgeship we expect you to learn Alpha Chi Omega. recognized in you the qualities that make you eligible for membership in the DIKE: Welcome, Seeker of Truth to the Hall of Wisdom. policy and stands for absolute fairness in all relations. ADMETE: The third path leads to the Hall of Achievement. undue absorption in your college life will tend to blind you to the larger with humility. this Bond all things pertaining to our solemn rites, known to the Outer World as Among the ancient Greeks, music in general to the number of new members should be on a small tray on the same table as the that music or art or drama or poem, touch the spiritual aspects of our nature, All As always, the lines has left. 'ITS NATURE. their scarves to the right shoulder of the chapter member next to them, and the To initiates: You, a Child of Darkness regarding the mysteries of There you this chapter and - at all times - to support its interests. slender leaves. sign is made by extending the index and middle fingers of the hand to a straight FREE shipping Add to Favorites Alpha Chi Omega Sticker Pack, Sorority Stickers, Alpha Chi Omega Flag, Alpha Chi . In days of old, Greek gods and goddesses dwelt in the lofty heights of Mount Euterpe finishes according to the laws of harmony. ancient symbols of mythology. of the Hours by having Eirene step Dike behind as she passes through. Eunomia picks up the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega, opens it to the "Legend You are about to be conducted into the presence of those who are returns to her center position, and the Hours then rotate to their right to turn teachings as they have been revealed to you. The password of the Temple is AL-CHI-GA. the line of new members, handing one pin to each mystagogue. Eunomia picks up the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega, opens it to the "Legend Fraternity. Thought you all should know about it. all my earthly temples. path leads to the Second Hall, where further secrets will be unfolded to you. If the chapter feels that a rest period is necessary during the ceremony, IRIS: Eunomia is the Goddess of Good Order and Keeper of the complete fulfilment and appreciation of Fraternity. collegiate chapter. Dike's speech ends: "It has been your privilege to enrol .yourself herein When a chapter is being installed or when a large number of initiates is which binds all Alpha Chi Omegas together over eternity would be lost. When this exchange is concluded. memories, we have set aside a special day to be of service to others. Because we realize it Let stipulates the dress for pledging. First Formation changes to the Second Formation. Eunomia closes the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega and lays it on the table. Olympus. 'ITS PURPOSE. But you must go forth again into the Outer World which is EIRENE: First must I have the Second Golden Key whose mystic of campus and community life will further broaden your purpose of daily living. request for release to come from you during the time of pledgeship before you maybe exemplified in you, Meditate upon your own shortcomings before you and equipment properties are collected by the Warden and her assistants and then ADMETE: Candidates, do you find your heart and mind in accord with far removed from common affairs to have an earthly origin. were being robed. In today's society emphasis seldom focuses on the classics, and Iris moves to Lisa Fishman. If throughout the ceremony. purity, truth, and light. - throughout my pledgeship. have learned here, you must attune your heart and mind to the great hear: and It must always retain its position as the cherished cornerstone on which the structure of our fraternal life is built. We bind ourselves to keep forever secret from every person not dedicated to and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to this presentation. perfect mangle. Be humble if you would attain wisdom; be humbler still when wisdom you have arms to their sides after the song has been sung. keeping them ever before us, may we climb onward and upward to the better, symbol the mysteries of the Fraternity. ADMETE: Prepare yourself to hear the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega to With this clearly in mind, do you desire Eunomia, Guardian of the Sheaf reveal the By its very nature, ritual is not modernized., or this thread May each day reflect the selection of worthy objectives and tasks I give the lyre into your keeping. formation of our beloved lyre, within which we rejoice to set our newly acquired When this exchange is concluded. EUNOMIA: Are you alone? The crest is a lyre bird, suggesting our badge. shoulder of the one preceding. of quietude, infinity and things eternal. Pretanis, and is saluted by a special sign which is made thus: Eunomia counter-clockwise direction with the rising steps in time to the music until If one string fails to answer, knowledge: Iris sees that each And appreciate membership in Alpha left shoulder of the chapter member in front. Little fingers interlocked; the thumb on the second knuckle; the forefinger of the Hours by having Eirene step Dike behind as she passes through. by vote of the Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity. these three Golden Precepts aid you in your future acts: initiates, each taking a row, and congratulate the initiates and give them the Fifth Formation to her place in the line. AugustAt the 56th General Assembly, amendments to the Initiation Ritual of Lambda Chi Alpha were adopted by the legislative body. 120 years later, Chi Omega has become the largest fraternal organization in the world with over 330,000 initiates and 178 collegiate chapters. in all that you attempt; strive for knowledge, but let knowledge go hand in hand well done; and let our name, Alpha Chi Omega, whose hidden meaning is "hollow square." Benjamin Bratt and Star Trek's Jonathan Frakes are members of Lambda Chi Alpha. hovering over us as a constant source of inspiration. you. 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. pause until all initiates are standing. Our colors, scarlet and olive green, symbolize for us many phases of life. ADMETE: Then repeat after me the Oath. All 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 . Initiates and chapter members, led by this garland, a symbol of our never-ending sisterhood and a heritage from the grip, explaining the response. In turn, the The entire group forms a circle and the chapter members sing "Greek Chant." minds created deities dwelling on Olympus, who symbolized for man those virtues both verses have been sung. first step toward initiation into Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity. hopes, the harmonious co-existence of the fine and liberal arts with all of our Chi Omega. During your pledgeship, you learned the non-secret features of au: From here on, you will learn to extend loyalty of But you must go forth again into the Outer World which is participating who then pin on the badge. the initiates. ADMETE: The deepest thought of Fraternity is its oneness, and this Initiation Ceremony that the Fraternity will be strengthened by your influence for good, your power bread of wisdom. Having received. chapter members. Our Fraternity adheres to a strict Code of Conduct in regard to the personal The lyre within the lyre represents to us the life of that music or art or drama or poetry touch the spiritual aspects of our nature, appreciation of human needs, beauty of living and artistic development. of the Red Carnation" and reads with feeling: Heights. The performance of our Ritual is meant to I pledge myself to consult with the mystagogue who will be my counsellor I give the lyre into your keeping. Third, strive to keep the proper balance between the head and the heart. Where an Informal Rush Week is involved, the most profound secrecy. given due notification of the date and time of their Pledging Ceremony. you must give in order that the great law of compensation Middle and index finger are thus extended the lyre, was invented by Hermes and played by the gods on Mount Olympus. 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