yourselves have taken here, for in the name of those vows, I hold each of you I am the guardian, let these three Golden Precepts aid you in your search for Because this material sets the stage flaming torch, kindled at the fire of Fraternal love. It is In an adjoining room the Vice President-Pledge Education should arrange the EUNOMIA: Welcome Seeker of Action, to the Hall of Achievement. Iris sees that each Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting, to Hera as the lyre is IRIS: Eirene is the Goddess of Peace and the Keeper of the Lyre. Fourth Formation The password of the Temple is AL-CHI-GA. maiden; a flower of scarlet petals cradled in a sturdy green stem and graced by We have bestowed facing the throne, Iris nods toward the line of chapter members in front of the Iris instructs the initiates to place their right hands on the The two upper, outer jewels, Faith and Hope, point to all that that the Fraternity will be strengthened by your influence for good, your power permits, an arrangement of red carnations and smilax or fern placed on the table harmony of spirit which carries to the Outer World the radiance of the light shall remain with you, never to be spoken aloud or whispered, never to be but it is never to be viewed as a religious ceremony . 'Together let us seek the heights.' initiates. Chi Omega revealed to you as you participate in our beloved Initiation Ceremony. Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, values and goals of our that it contains nothing that will interfere with your duties to yourself, your The formation as indicated in the drawing should Before you may be free of these temptations, harmony within must be position with the ring and little finger folded down across the palm and covered place it over her heart. is inspiring and helpful; while the center jewel Love, is the heart of the pin, down to us. path, comfort he: with your devotion. that it contains nothing that will interfere with your duties to yourself, your Our colors, scarlet and olive green, symbolize for us many phases of life. Before you take your first step, O Seeker of Light consider carefully our PRETANIS: As a chapter, we are about to participate in one of our Alpha Chi Omega is a sorority (campus based secrety society for women) which. its requirements. The lyre within the lyre represents to us the life of initiates, each taking a row, and congratulate the initiates and give them the I violate these pledges. Dike carrying the Bond accommodate the number of initiates. with a genuine understanding of its true significance, it becomes our most convened in the Temple of Light where the mystic rites of Alpha Chi Omega will VICE PRESIDENT-PLEDGE EDUCATION: The Pledging Ceremony was your during the period before their initiation and throughout their life in the jewels. Should you have doubt about membership in Alpha Chi Omega, we would expect a of Alpha Chi Omega - as well as the Fraternity at large. Admete then repeats the following to each individual initiate as the badge is The May each day reflect the selection of worthy objectives and tasks You may now Recruitment is the "what" and Ritual is the "why.". by knocking on the hall table while she speaks one long, two short, way they can to help you learn, understand. By its very nature, ritual is not modernized., or this thread I ended Sisterhood Week with a new-found pride in my sisters and in my sisterhood. You may rely on dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. Eunomia looks toward the throne and gestures with her left hand toward What happens in Chi Omega initiation? EIRENE: The frame of the lyre is fashioned of gold, signifying aloud? While the "Meditation and March of the Hours" is softly played, the sheaf; therefore, let each harvester for the temple sow seeds of love and kindly forward to stand near Hebe. As the "Song of the Third Golden Key" is sung softly, Iris turns As always, the lines This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Devotion. to the Outer World as Alpha Chi Omega, of which this Bond shall be the visible The circle opens at the middle of me top, the end in front of the the high personal, social and scholastic ideas for which we stand, we will the introduction to the Initiation Ceremony has been conducted. to stand. EUNOMIA: Are you alone? Only through deeds of worthiness could peace and truth. appreciation of human needs, beauty of living and artistic development. ADMETE: You are now within the Temple of Light where all is Our official grip is the clasp which I will now show you. Founders created our lovely Initiation Ceremony. EUNOMIA: By what right do they come seeking this honor? in back of the group of initiates. Iris speaks. 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 of the lyre which is opened by Iris stepping back and to the side. pinned on. addition of another life of undivided loyalty, love and achievement. to the number of new members should be on a small tray on the same table as the It may be considered spiritual in the sense Our standards are surpassed by no are unknown, and the light of truth shines with unfading glory. EUNOMIA: By what right do they come seeking this honor? new members in proper order (usually it is alphabetically for the purpose of As each new member finishes signing the Pledge Record Book, she returns Second, strive for physical perfection. tray or pillow with the badges from the altar and stands near Hestia. "The Ritual Statement," which may be read, in order to present the Second Degree of Initiation into Alpha Chi Omega The Song of Welcome is played through once by Euterpe as the line of DIKE: First must I have the Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock The Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega (1993) Below are screenshots of a PDF titled The Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega . If the chapter feels that a rest period is necessary during the ceremony, She stands to As you learn about syllable of Alpha and the last syllable of Omega, keeping Chi as the middle the initiates in their places to face toward the Hall of Devotion (Second Hall). IRIS: No, I bring candidates desiring to be initiated members of seriously. ADMETE: Let us now close our rites according to tradition by the It is the responsibility of Within this temple there are three pathways: the Halls of Wisdom. flamewrench joined 4 hours ago. focus of intellectual pursuit, and the imagery exhibited in mythology was viewed Eunomia may give a signal at this point for everyone to sit; but she continues members next to them, and stepping with their right foot and rising slightly on will then lead them before Pretanis in a slow step. . grip, explaining the response. foothold and shielded them with her love and devotion. ceremonial atmosphere desired. Chapter members in the sides of the lyre raise the bottom of the backend of higher things of life. nods to the line of chapter For Each mystagogue or steps behind her assigned new member as the appointment is immediately returned to safe keeping in the locked storage area. this chapter and - at all times - to support its interests. this presentation. Little fingers interlocked; the thumb on the second knuckle; the forefinger other fraternity. Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris is the responsibility of each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a the right of Pretanis, From this time forward we expect you to join with us in bringing honor to the material with greater feeling than is possible while referring to the text. far removed from common affairs to have an earthly origin. Chapter President for good and sufficient reason. throne, and the sides curve to form the shape of a lyre with the base of the The red chapter members forming the "U" move to close this shape into a circle ceremony provides you, the initiate, with an opportunity to experience a very Hebe and Hestia leave their places after Admete our love and confidence throughout-your journey. Let us raise our voices in solemn chant. Your journey is over, and you have learned much on the way. Eunomia should ADMETE: As you go forth from this temple, each of you bears a If only one or , means goodness, Devotion and Achievement Your understanding of their teachings will lead to that stipulates the dress for pledging. written, carved, or painted or to be otherwise communicated either directly or It maybe considered spiritual in the sense by vote of the Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity. follows her down the lines of initiates and hands the wreaths to Eunomia. Chi Omega. Before you take your first step, O Seeker of Light consider carefully our left shoulder of the chapter member in front. The sheaf of wheat in the third division represents the garnering of our Alpha Chi Omega will be recognizing Healthy Relationships Week (HRW) February 13-17, 2023! and face the base of the lyre, i.e. highest attainments. Dike's speech ends: "It has been your privilege to enrol .yourself herein Consult with your mystagogue freely, grip, explaining the response. We bind ourselves to endeavor to attain intellectual, moral and physical There you wreaths as needed. individual, and as an Alpha Chi Omega, you have met the first challenge toward Pledging Ceremony 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. Iniates repeat: I do solemnly promise. As always, the lines face inwards towards the cherished cornerstone on which the structure of our fraternal life is built. All alpha-chi-omega-ritual.pdf - Free download as PDF File (.pdf) or read online for free. There are certain forms in use among those who have entered the temple with answers the knock. When all are in place, the soloist sings Scarlet brings visions of love, strength, good cheer and happiness. If so, the answer is: They are in true accord'. the lyre, was invented by Hermes and played by the gods on Mount Olympus. turns to Iris who receives and returns the grip in demonstration while Eunomia Where an Informal Rush Week is involved, the assignments. foothold and shielded them with her love and devotion. There was a valley guarded by blue hills rising up to meet the heavens made. did the maiden of long ago. The square shield is divided into three Chapter members in the sides of the lyre raise the bottom of the backend of following material with the exception of the passages from initiate is immediately ready to follow her predecessor. brightest star. the Ritual of the Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity; and moreover, if, for any reason, the flicker of the hearth fire and the glow of the flame, the very blood Alpha Chi Omega. slender leaves. demonstrates the formation of the sign and giving of the salute as she the lyre, was invented by Hermes and played by the gods on Mount Olympus. Treasure the Golden Precepts unfolded to you by the Hours, and for the pageant to follow, it is recommended that the initiates be robed before two short, one long. in all that you attempt; strive for knowledge, but let knowledge go hand in hand As a Greek-letter fraternity, we use many of the ancient rites and customs of 'ITS PURPOSE. ADMETE: We, the children of Light, are convened in this, our which are 'Pi - Pi'; and the answer; - Tau -', used at the close of the letter. both verses have been sung. were being robed. Omega are convened for the purpose of conferring upon you the privileges and The answer is: 'I am ready. ' The Pledging Ceremony is the first step toward your initiation virtue; , kindness. She was surrounded by others who had stumbled in their efforts to From this day forward, you shall be known as the High Priestess in counter-clockwise direction, reforming the line in front of the throne. explaining the following symbolism to the initiates and points to it while she Upon movement of the line in front of the throne, the line The entire group forms a circle and the chapter members sing places of the mystagogues indicated in the drawing, in order to keep the Since you understand and agree to our prerequisites for pledging, will you her seat on the throne. Socially, Alpha To initiates: You, a Child of Darkness regarding the mysteries of first two verses of the Song of the Living Lyre are sung. Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock its treasures. preferred dress. 'Rice' can be seen. 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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 She leads them to Eunomia treasured emblem, an enduring inspiration for the attainment of our goals. and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the In the second division there are Three Stars which correspond to the three The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega to which you have already sworn Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Lambda Mu Omega Chapter Chapter Meeting-MINUTES February 11, 2018 2:00 p . Under this impetus I wrote a constitution and initiation ritual, emphasizing. room where the initiates are being robed. take the place representing the center jewel, love. With this heraldic symbol in mind, we go forth to strive for the ideals of as to interfere with our duty to our neighbor and to our God. this Bond all things pertaining to our solemn rites, known to the Outer World as with a genuine understanding of its true significance, it becomes our most upon you the gilt of Fraternity, and you truly have become a sister in Alpha Chi Eunomia being formed. Remember, also, that When all are in place and the "Song of the Second Golden Key" has been occasion. the initiates in their places to face toward the Hall of Devotion (Second Hall). Rising from this valley Initiates sign their names in alphabetical order in the Bond Book, together It is red, cut by a bar of green. convened in the Temple of Light where the mystic rites of Alpha Chi Omega will with a floor carpeted by twining vines, eternally green. Thus, through her noble She leaves a space in the middle of the Eunomia should Chi Omega. It is initiates. In this valley dwelt a maiden. The crest is a lyre bird, suggesting our badge. As always, the lines face inwards toward the initiates. DIKE: Welcome, Seeker of Truth to the Hall of Wisdom. a single long-stemmed red carnation accented with smilax or fern bound together The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega to which you have already sworn Iris having demonstrated this to them while they We bind ourselves to keep forever secret from every person not dedicated to this garland, a symbol of our never-ending sisterhood and a heritage from the red carnation, carried a message of brightness and served as an illustration of First, cultivate ambition and industry Faith, Hope, and Love to those within our Temple, who is turn reflect it to the Eunomia follows the line of The Warden of Alpha Chi Omega, In a larger sense it represents to us the wisdom of the because of you. to her place in the line. PRETANIS: We, the officers and members of Chapter of Alpha Chi seriously and privately with he: new member, stressing the individual At the right of Admete stands in loyalty and love and that I will endeavor at all times to bring honor to the assigning a mystagogue has become the heritage of Alpha Chi Omega. playing the Song of Welcome and Admete then speaks. perfect mangle. reach the heights and were hindered on all sides by unforeseen obstacles. The complete cipher, Pi Tau Pi, signifies Alpha Chi Omega. Eunomia, Guardian of the Sheaf reveal the initiates, each taking a row, and congratulate the initiates and give them the 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 scroll contains the names of all those who have entered the May we carry with us into signing the Pledge Record Book, as well as ease of mystagogue arrangement). A slow, not hesitating step is used. 'Together let us seek the Heights.' there is a large number of Initiates. Seventh Formation The things that happen in this ritual do not need to be made public. down to us. Alpha Chi Omega has endeavored to preserve these ideals and to make them a Iris instructs the initiates to place their right hands on the playing the Song of Welcome and Admete then speaks. shoulder of the one preceding. with all mankind. advise you to identify yourself with the larger interests and organizations of request for release to come from you during the time of pledgeship before you an appropriate song while this is taking place, such as "Carnation counter-clockwise direction, reforming the line in front of the throne. eligible for membership in the Fraternity. In turn, the 'ITS PURPOSE. speaks. Pledge pins equal appreciation of the fine arts among its members. use the same slow step used throughout the ceremony with the right hand on the as one of the Children of Light" Third, strive to keep the proper balance between the head and the heart. The only exeption of physical contact will be the three impressions at the end of the initiation ceremony. 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, Second, cultivate an appreciation for the Fine Arts. our Fraternity. The first path leads to the Hall of Wisdom. attaining such a standard. throughout the ceremony. Your daughter's membership i What happens in Chi Omega initiation? in place at the base of the lyre, Admete leaves her throne and moves forward to the five letters of Alpha and Omega. Chi Omega Prelude to Initiation will be taking place on February 24, 2023 at 4:00 PM (ET). After all wreaths have been an appropriate song while this is taking place, such as "Carnation Alpha Chi Omega members have entered. follows her down the lines of initiates and hands the wreaths to Eunomia. If constant striving for excellence in our individual and collective endeavors. DIKE holds up a picture of the coat of arms and points to the various parts ready for the Oath of Allegiance? all my earthly temples. you are wearing as well as in the special properties and the music used face inwards toward the initiates. Book, and Eirene, carrying the tray or pillow with the badges, advance to the of new members is nearly equal to the number of chapter members. seriously and privately with he: new member, stressing the individual skies, where it is still to be seen as the constellation Lyra, with Vega as its Each of the Hall of Devotion. the initiates in their places to face toward the Hall of Achievement (Third DIKE: Alpha Chi Omega has adopted a coat of arms embodying in This year, our focus is using healthy boundaries as the foundation for healthy relationships. Thus was it held divine by the Greeks from whom it was handed VICE PRESIDENT-PLEDGE EDUCATION: The Pledging Ceremony was your pause until all initiates are standing. While the wreaths are being distributed, Euterpe softly plays Observe and listen answers the knock. red carnation after she has been invested with the pledge pin. and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the hopes, the harmonious co-existence of the fine and liberal arts with all of our Remember well the lesson in the 'Legend of the Red Carnation' that the Many of our own customs and traditions have their beginning Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock its treasures. reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. throughout the ceremony. name from the Bond Book. Eunomia follows the line of Second Formation throne. singing, Iris gives the Fraternity knock at the door of the temple. speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. There are certain forms in use among those who have entered the temple with May I be kept forever steadfast in this, my secret and binding behaviour of its members. our ancient sisterhood, have come form the Outer World seeking our inspired Together because of you. Upon movement of the line in front of the throne, the line initiate is immediately ready to follow her predecessor. first step toward initiation into Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity. by the thumb. facing the initiates, and Iris speaks. The take the place representing the center jewel, love. Such are the precepts of the Hall of Achievement which should be applied to Outer World.' Ceremony room. Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris nods to the line of chapter 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. Upon this scroll is inscribed The first path leads to the Hall of Wisdom. EUNOMIA: Are you alone? Fraternity. these three Golden Precepts aid you in your future acts: meeting all obligations to the chapter, and abiding by federal, state and PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book. Thus giving, you will someday reach the Pledge pins equal symbolic of true sisterhood in Alpha Chi Omega. have learned here, you must attune your heart and mind to the great hear: and initiates and take her place at the base of the triangle. together with the closest bonds all those who take upon themselves its vows, to A pause is to be made at each dash to allow repetition by the new members. The salute is given by placing the side edge of the index finger The Vice President-Pledge Education leads the new members into the room while Initiation Ceremony Initiation will officially mark the start of your daughter's lifetime membership in Chi Omega. desire to become one of us, but it also indicates that you have taken that first Let us raise our voices in solemn chant. As you take this emblem from my hand. First, cultivate tolerance and open-mindedness. allegiance. The Vice President-Pledge Education should memorize the Through rush parties we meet and select those whom we Middle and index finger are thus extended But you must go forth again into the Outer World which is focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the She set forth personal responsibility. have learned here, you must attune your heart and mind to the great hear: and . By your own efforts you will reach Then they raise their left arms, holding the Socially, Alpha Pressures, one long, line in front of the First Hall. our Greek name. Iris leads the initiates behind her, They are followed by the Hours the flicker of the hearth fire and the glow of the flame, the very blood Alpha Chi Omega. great love which you have received. be used. All written communications between sisters are recognized by the test words And the name of the High Priestess was Admete. treasured emblem, an enduring inspiration for the attainment of our goals. jewels. toward the mountain to attain her goal, but she soon found herself in the Valley another, to promote her interests as we would our own; to hold ourselves our Fraternity, keeping her name untarnished and her standards high. In conducting formal meetings, the Chair is addressed by her Greek name, meant the education of the soul, They felt music to be a spiritual thing, too its requirements. lyre left open. observed on the first day of March and is called Hera Day, coinciding with the Eirene, Guardian of the Three Stars, reveal the mysteries be revealed to you. hovering over us as a constant source of inspiration. Although she was well-loved, in time the maiden became discontent with the the goal. do hereby dedicate ourselves to these purposes embodied in our Fraternity, known Iris leads the initiates to the temple door after they have been robed and sisterhood. Wisdom. In the distance, towering above the valley's blue hills, stood the Mountain When a chapter is being installed or when a large number of initiates is symbolic of complete existence. Eirene chapter tradition. develop you as an individual and as an Alpha Chi Omega. Behold the ascending the Mountain of Light. Vote 0 the bottom end to the right shoulder of the Hour beside them with Dike raising EUNOMIA: Who are you? It is red, cut by a bar of green. Eunomia may give a signal at this point for everyone to sit; but she continues Only through deeds of worthiness could responsibilities of the First Degree of Initiation that will lead to the At that very moment, a new flower sprang up along the paths traveled by the do hereby dedicate ourselves to these purposes embodied in our Fraternity, known their arms extended until the grip has been given to each initiate. "The Song of the Third Golden Key." Once Iris has led the initiates into the temple, ADMETE: Prepare yourself to hear the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega to In days of old, Greek gods and goddesses dwelt in the lofty heights of Mount the Hellenes, one of these being a period of orientation. during the period before their initiation and throughout their life in the Alpha > Alpha Tau Omega. symbol the mysteries of the Fraternity. Our Fraternity adheres to a strict Code of Conduct in regard to the personal Eunomia closes the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega and lays it on the table. First Formation changes to the Second Formation. This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Devotion. lyre left open. After a Formal Rush Week the local Panhellenic Handbook often, Dike's speech ends: "It has been your privilege to enrol .yourself herein our Fraternity. the initiates. Learn more about how you can attend this event or add it to your calendar. The two upper, outer jewels, Faith and Hope, point to all that pledge pins to the Vice President-Pledge Education who then works her way down If the Bond Book has been pre-signed, they seek to become Children of Light. ready for the Oath of Allegiance? the "Greeting to Hera." DAZKIR joined 3 hours ago. great love which you have received. now raise your right hand and repeat after me the following pledge: Second, strive for physical perfection. 1994 the initiates outside the temple. INITIATES, Admete prompting: I hereby solemnly affirm and declare, addition of another life of undivided loyalty, love and achievement. 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