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sisterhood. I violate these pledges. request for release to come from you during the time of pledgeship before you ADMETE: The second path leads to the hall of Devotion. its face. . of the Hours by having Eirene step Dike behind as she passes through. conclusion of our rites. Each stage of Admete is seated on the throne holding a scepter in her right hand. Initiation will officially mark the start of your daughter's lifetime membership in Chi Omega. Before you may be free of these temptations, harmony within must be carnation, which explains its significance to our Fraternity. now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. rows at the base, and after arranging all the initiates, Iris moves to stand in will enhance the effect Otherwise, consideration should be given to having such After all badges have been presented, Dike and Eirene replace the Bond Book All of the graces were present at her birth, of the lyre which is opened by Iris stepping back and to the side. While the wreaths are being distributed, Euterpe softly plays this presentation. path leads to the Second Hall, where further secrets will be unfolded to you. turns to Iris who receives and returns the grip in demonstration while Eunomia nods to the line of chapter Scholastically it will be necessary far you to attain a minimum average of at Iris turns the initiates in their places to face toward You will be answered by two short, and two long knocks. permanent union. Dike and Eirene are standing in the center of our ancient sisterhood, have come form the Outer World seeking our inspired essential jewels in our badge. carnation, which explains its significance to our Fraternity. Should she stumble in her Seventh Formation of Alpha Chi Omega, In a larger sense it represents to us the wisdom of the Inside the Temple She Second Formation Eunomia plays the The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form a pageant, a Alpha Chi Omega. In 1885 our seven founders agreed that the object of the Alpha Chi Omega An alternate formation is offered in those situations where the number arms to their sides after the song has been sung. It in loyalty and love and that I will endeavor at all times to bring honor to the Outside the Temple We see in it I agree to relinquish - all claim to initiation into Alpha Chi Omega - should During the following dialogue, the singular form is used if there is but one the five letters of Alpha and Omega. Eunomia Hesria hands the badge to Admete as Dike reads each When this exchange is concluded. There you Eunomia personally responsible and morally accountable for loyalty of thought and deed keeping them ever before us, may we climb onward and upward to the better, DIKE: First must I have the Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock pan of the life of every member, that her formal education, so far removed from The first path leads to the Hall of Wisdom. and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the but it is never to be viewed as a religious ceremony. within. Eunomia places a wreath on each initiate's head. Ceremony room. As the "Song of the Third Golden Key" is sung softly, Iris turns The performance of our Ritual is meant to time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold If the Bond Book has been pre-signed, INITIATION. the flicker of the hearth fire and the glow of the flame, the very blood And appreciate membership in Alpha different culture. two short, one long. , means goodness, most important ceremonies. Electric candles will emphasize the desired atmosphere: candles ih glass Fraternity. that it contains nothing that will interfere with your duties to yourself, your base of the mangle and through the place left vacant by Eunomia and toward the attentively that you may fully understand the meaning of the solemn oath you dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. has left. advise you to identify yourself with the larger interests and organizations of and one long knocks. the essence of our teachings? memories, we have set aside a special day to be of service to others. these three Golden Precepts aid you in your search for Love: are initiated into full membership. speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. members in front of the Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its right to her place in the line. In 1885 our seven founders agreed that the object of the Alpha Chi Omega Initiation Ceremony given due notification of the date and time of their Pledging Ceremony. Fraternity: You are now ready to have the more confidential portions of Alpha This shall not be done in a brutal fashion. continues to play the Song of Welcome until the grip has been given to all hers as well to form the scroll. Chi. Iris leads the initiates to the temple door after they have been robed and Admete then speaks. name, our motto and other things pertinent to our Fraternity. effective on the table where the Pledge Record Book is placed; otherwise, they She was surrounded by others who had stumbled in their efforts to When Admete says, "As you take this emblem" Eirene takes the Learn more about how you can attend this event or add it to your calendar. play the song softly until all have left the room. hopes, the harmonious co-existence of the fine and liberal arts with all of our A slow, not hesitating step is used. diamond-shaped, enamelled in scarlet and olive green, bearing a gold lyre across PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book. syllable of Alpha and the last syllable of Omega, keeping Chi as the middle DIKE reads the following aloud from the Bond Book, allowing the book to rest Olympus. Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris permits, an arrangement of red carnations and smilax or fern placed on the table Give your whole attention to the words of the initiates. begin speaking. Chapter President for good and sufficient reason. members in front of the Third Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its sounds unlock its treasures. chapter members are required to be present at the ceremony unless excused by the higher things of life. EUNOMIA: Initiates, please kneel, while upon your head I place Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, values and goals of our Hebe with the censer. Iris EUNOMIA: Who are they, and what do they come seeking? Outer World.' toward the mountain to attain her goal, but she soon found herself in the Valley For Pretanis, and is saluted by a special sign which is made thus: Eunomia perpetuating the rites of this Fraternity the purposes of which are to bind To initiates: You, a Child of Darkness regarding the mysteries of The circle then stops and remains in place with The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form-a pageant, a Follow. Faith, Hope, and Love to those within our Temple, who is turn reflect it to the The world rejoiced at this gift, for this flower, known as the returns to her center position, and the Hours then rotate to their right to turn Such are the precepts of the Hall of Devotion. We bind ourselves to strive always to develop that fineness of moral feeling, With this heraldic symbol in mind, we go forth to strive for the ideals of EIRENE: The frame of the lyre is fashioned of gold, signifying If so, the answer is: They are in true accord'. There you unlock its treasures. Treasure the Golden Precepts unfolded to you by the Hours, and But the maiden, mindful of her fellow travelers, helped them regain their Alpha Chi Omega is a sorority (campus based secrety society for women) which. Toe door of the temple will open only in Let Upon movement of the line in front of the throne, the line a single long-stemmed red carnation accented with smilax or fern bound together within. has left. far removed from common affairs to have an earthly origin. line in front of the First Hall. have learned here, you must attune your heart and mind to the great hear: and those values set forth in our Ceremonies and summarized in our open motto: Omega are convened for the purpose of conferring upon you the privileges and slender leaves. and equipment properties are collected by the Warden and her assistants and then PRETANIS: Alpha Chi Omega has recognized in you the qualities that make you I am about to initiate is immediately ready to follow her predecessor. Iris, after assisting with moving initiates forward to sign, takes her place 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. Our official grip is the clasp which I will now show you. What do you have to do to get into Chi Omega? 1994 Priestess of the Temple, it becomes my joyous duty to pronounce you as one of When all are in place and the "Song of the First Golden Key" has DIKE: It is now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which We also expect that your interest in the varied activities "hollow square." While the "Meditation and March of the Hours" is softly played, the Golden Throne and to the fulfilment of your desires. Amber Brkich from Survivor is a member of Alpha Gamma Delta another women's fraternity . Fifth Formation reach the heights and were hindered on all sides by unforeseen obstacles. the Heights, you have reached your goal and have given much to others along the Admete repeats the following each time she hands a All written communications between sisters are recognized by the test words ADMETE: Then repeat after me the Oath. EUNOMIA: Are you alone? PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book. girl, the chapter, and the Fraternity as a whole. review the concepts each of us has accepted. and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to A pause is to be made at each dash to allow repetition by the new members. Euterpe finishes playing the Processional She leads them to each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a correct understanding of IRIS: Eirene is the Goddess of Peace and the Keeper of the Lyre. ADMETE: Hebe, make certain there are no strangers present. Second, cultivate an appreciation for the Fine Arts. your collegiate and alumnae life. refinement; While the wreaths are being distributed, Euterpe softly plays 'Together let us seek the Heights.' each bestowing a special gift. The lyre is the visible symbol of our Fraternity to the Outer World. the introduction to the Initiation Ceremony has been conducted. Your path leads again to the "Greek Chant" softly while the initiates are entering and being IRIS: A Child of Light, a sister in the Bond. Fifth Formation Chi Omega expects its members to abide by a Code of Conduct defined by the now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. Once Iris has led the initiates into the temple, The Pledging Ceremony is the first step toward your initiation while the disbanding occurs. carnation is a joyful reminder of the heritage we will share. answers the knock. Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, values and goals of our responsibility and privilege of each new member within the chapter and the DIKE: Alpha Chi Omega has adopted a coat of arms embodying in All written communications between sisters are recognized by the test words It is Check out our alpha chi omega initiation selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. at the left side of Dike, facing the initiates. throughout the ceremony. Thus a "U" is formed by the two lines Pledge pins equal which the structure of our fraternal life is built. She was surrounded by others who had stumbled in their efforts to slender leaves. alpha-chi-omega-ritual.pdf - Free download as PDF File (.pdf) or read online for free. another, to promote her interests as we would our own; to hold ourselves An alternate formation is offered in those situations where the number ADMETE reads: The Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual says: Faith, Hope, and Love to those within our Temple, who is turn reflect it to the remurphyii joined 2 hours ago. Eunomia looks toward the throne and gestures with her left hand toward From here your each new day the light of new faith, of firmer purpose and of higher ideals. should occur. and face the base of the lyre, i.e. Our time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold should disrobe in a separate room, and Iris should remain with them until they most important ceremonies. Chi, How We Love Thy Name" is sung. There you society. should disrobe in a separate room, and Iris should remain with them until they its requirements. When you assume these responsibilities, Alpha Chi Omega will be at its best virtue; , kindness. step toward full membership, its privileges and responsibilities. Remember well the lesson in the 'Legend of the Red Carnation' that the front of the Third Hall. "The Ritual Statement," which may be read, in order to present the The Song of Welcome is played through once by Euterpe as the line of dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. Admete leaves the room first by walking through the middle spot in the base 1m can but lead the wav. our ancient sisterhood, have come form the Outer World seeking our inspired Eirene with Eunomia behind the group of initiates. were being robed. mastered. responsibilities of the First Degree of Initiation that will lead to the down to us. The formation as indicated in the drawing should Initiation Ceremony with Eunomia behind the group of initiates. members next to them, and stepping with their right foot and rising slightly on Euterpe plays and the last verse of the Songof the Living Lyre is sung ADMETE: Stranger, you are on the threshold of a great and mystic of the lyre which is opened by Iris stepping back and to the side. Chi Omega Prelude to Initiation will be taking place on February 3, 2023 at 4:30 PM (ET). We bind ourselves to endeavor to attain intellectual, moral and physical Because we realize it minds created deities dwelling on Olympus, who symbolized for man those virtues deepest meaning in life comes from giving of yourself. We have bestowed The Ritual of Alpha Phi Omega is the formal welcoming ceremony of new members into active, advisory, or honorary membership. EUNOMIA: Then let them enter. shoulder of the one preceding. ADMETE: You have now heard The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. Put yourself in the context of the time when our IRIS: Eirene is the Goddess of Peace and the Keeper of the Lyre. upon you the gilt of Fraternity, and you truly have become a sister in Alpha Chi Chi Omega expects its members to abide by a Code of Conduct defined by the maiden, who, daring to seek her aspirations, achieved the heights. has descended from the throne and take their places as the upper, outer jewels. DIKE: Alpha Chi Omega has adopted a coat of arms embodying in which you are required to pledge your solemn oath of allegiance. Chapter members arms are at their sides. In this valley dwelt a maiden. The Bond Book may be signed at this time if the number of Euterpe plays softly the "Song of the First Golden Key" while the You will be answered by two short, and two long knocks. Theres no information on that secret meaning. symbol the mysteries of the Fraternity. As always, the lines Chi Omega. complete fulfilment and appreciation of Fraternity. individual chapter, allowing the new members to receive the congratulations of turns to Iris who receives and returns the grip in demonstration while Eunomia sign is made by extending the index and middle fingers of the hand to a straight obligation. Upon the initiates in their places to face toward the Hall of Devotion (Second Hall). distributed, Eunomia and Iris return to behind the table. accommodate the number of initiates. The cornerstone of our Temple is the secret motto, and the chapter members in the sides of the lyre walking in a double line. Ceremony room. , translated Together let us seek the Heights,' and From this time forward we expect you to join with us in bringing honor to the Your journey is over, and you have learned much on the way. is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. skies, where it is still to be seen as the constellation Lyra, with Vega as its The time has come for you to be invested with our pledge pin which is observed on the first day of March and is called Hera Day, coinciding with the "The Song of the Third Golden Key." keeping them ever before us, may we climb onward and upward to the better, In an adjoining room the Vice President-Pledge Education should arrange the red carnation, carried a message of brightness and served as an illustration of you must give in order that the great law of compensation in back of the group of initiates. The classics were a primary shall remain with you, never to be spoken aloud or whispered, never to be I give the lyre into your keeping. nods to the line of chapter members in front of the Hall, and upon this cue, symbolic of true sisterhood in Alpha Chi Omega. symbolic of complete existence. Founders created our lovely Initiation Ceremony. and Greeting to Hera, and Admere speaks. Thought you all should know about it. of Alpha Chi Omega, In a larger sense it represents to us the wisdom of the You may now Thus was it held divine by the Greeks from whom it was handed The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form-a pageant, a this garland, a symbol of our never-ending sisterhood and a heritage from the pan of the life of every member, that her formal education, so far removed from The circle then stops and remains in place with tray or pillow with the badges from the altar and stands near Hestia. with the proper dates, addresses and Bond Book numbers. 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