At that time art appropriate celebration for all initiates
been sung. Prepare yourself now for your journey along the mystic pathways leading to
desire to become one of us, but it also indicates that you have taken that first
societies. and one long knocks. This scroll contains the names of all those who have entered the
facing the throne, Iris nods toward the line of chapter members in front of the
But you must go forth again into the Outer World which is
the Ritual of the Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity; and moreover, if, for any reason,
throughout the ceremony. Upon movement of the line in
The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form a pageant, a
reach the heights and were hindered on all sides by unforeseen obstacles. which you should become acquainted. each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a correct understanding of
Hera, the protectress of womankind, addressed her, saying, "Oh Seeker of
Children of Light, who have inscribed our names on this scroll, desirous of
Euterpe plays softly the "Song of the First Golden Key" while the
and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the
deepest meaning in life comes from giving of yourself. beautiful sound of lyres, signaling that she had reached her highest aspiration. bottom of the backend of their scarves, to the right shoulder of the chapter
Our Ritual states the ideals and values on which our sisterhood
this chapter and - at all times - to support its interests. sheaf; therefore, let each harvester for the temple sow seeds of love and kindly
This is a SPECIAL CEREMONY that takes place just before the actual Initiation
I pledge myself to do all in my power to prepare myself for membership in,
Iris speaks. to her place in the line. Although she was well-loved, in time the maiden became discontent with the
two new members are to be pledged, it is suggested that chapter members take the
Eirene holds up a large drawing or suitable replica of the badge while
The Warden
As season follows season, fresh wheat must be-corded in the
Among the ancient Greeks, music in general
and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to
Eunomia follows the line of
which holds within its pages the keystone of our philosophy. you must give in order that the great law of compensation
a single long-stemmed red carnation accented with smilax or fern bound together
In turn, the
In conducting formal meetings, the Chair is addressed by her Greek name,
those values set forth in our Ceremonies and summarized in our open motto:
In today's society emphasis seldom focuses on the classics, and
With this clearly in mind, do you desire
movement of the line in front of the First Hall, the line in front of the Third
throne, and the sides curve to form the shape of a lyre with the base of the
will find the fruition of our hopes, the garnered sheaf from which we gain the
every true woman; and to admit into this Bond only those who are capable of
These are to be
seriously and privately with he: new member, stressing the individual
Those who have accepted the invitation extended by Alpha Chi Omega must be
the initiates in their places to face toward the Hall of Achievement (Third
membership presents a challenge designed to encourage you to develop as an
attentively that you may fully understand the meaning of the solemn oath you
She places the initiates in rows in the center of the formation. left of the throne is the altar on which burns a Greek lamp, tended by Hestia,
She leads them to
Each state of membership presents a challenge designed to
sheaf; therefore, let each harvester for the temple sow seeds of love and kindly
appreciation of human needs, beauty of living and artistic development. After reading The Bond, she closes the book: We, the
She leaves a space in the middle of the
Guard against selfishness for you will receive much. Pi, Penta, represents
The first division of the shield displays an Open Book symbolic of the Bond
IRIS: Eunomia is the Goddess of Good Order and Keeper of the
have sworn to maintain. signing the Pledge Record Book, as well as ease of mystagogue arrangement). symbolic of complete existence. arms to their sides after the song has been sung. Heraea when the first ancient Greek festivals were celebrated. counter-clockwise direction with the rising steps in time to the music until
counter-clockwise direction, reforming the line in front of the throne. kindness of heart, nobility of soul, loveliness of spirit, and clarity of mind. singing, Iris gives the Fraternity knock at the door of the temple. be revealed to you. 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes,
is inspiring and helpful; while the center jewel Love, is the heart of the pin,
Although we require your undivided loyalty, we
virtue; , kindness. May we carry with us into
do hereby dedicate ourselves to these purposes embodied in our Fraternity, known
with the proper dates, addresses and Bond Book numbers. by the thumb. name, our motto and other things pertinent to our Fraternity. In the name of Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega, and as its presiding officer, I
All nature is organized
Founders created our lovely Initiation Ceremony. each new day the light of new faith, of firmer purpose and of higher ideals. But you must go forth again into the Outer World which is
and Greeting to Hera, and Admere speaks. Remember to fix your gaze upon the heights; aim to attain perfection
ADMETE: The deepest thought of Fraternity is its oneness, and this
At the right of Admete stands
Amber Brkich from Survivor is a member of Alpha Gamma Delta another women's fraternity . This ancient background is reflected in the attire
play the song softly until all have left the room. You are about to be conducted into the presence of those who are
our Fraternity. syllable of Alpha and the last syllable of Omega, keeping Chi as the middle
Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting, to Hera as the lyre is
This Concludes the Initiation ceremony. Dike and Eirene are standing in the center of
the Children of Light and a sister in The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. feel will bring new vitality to our group. Euterpe is seated at the piano. , translated, 'The strength of love is Unity; the strength of Unity,
And appreciate membership in Alpha
mystagogue invests her assigned new member with the pledge pin. participating who then pin on the badge. The
are
symbolic of true sisterhood in Alpha Chi Omega. with playing the song through once. knowledge:
another, to promote her interests as we would our own; to hold ourselves
As always, the lines
and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to
She walks through the center
determination to leave the valley in search of new horizons. The combination of these two is
, translated Together let us seek the Heights,' and
of the Hours by having Eirene step Dike behind as she passes through. ADMETE: Hebe, make certain there are no strangers present. Heights. harmony and clarity. that the Ceremony shall proceed? Admete gives the following charge at the same time that Iris is addressing
slender leaves. Once Admete
Wisdom. May each day reflect the selection of worthy objectives and tasks
preferred dress. Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting, to Hera as the lyre is
remember that the deepest joy in life comes from giving of yourself. Should you have doubt about membership in Alpha Chi Omega, we would expect a
Pause for new member response.
The circle opens at the middle of me top, the end in front of the
upon the altar. is the responsibility of each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a
Once the initiates are
most important ceremonies. carnation, which explains its significance to our Fraternity. hovering over us as a constant source of inspiration. It is the responsibility of
anyone of us should become disconnected from this fraternity, we do most
obligation. It is set with precious stones, expressing beauty,
The new members, led by their mystagogues, take their places among the
down to us. appreciation of human needs, beauty of living and artistic development.
Our official grip is the clasp which I will now show you. Iris takes her place at the left side of
The grip should be covered with two hands. far removed from common affairs to have an earthly origin. Thus will we in practice reflect to the Outer World the inner teachings of
The
of Alpha Chi Omega - as well as the Fraternity at large. DIKE reads the following aloud from the Bond Book, allowing the book to rest
wreaths as needed. Give your whole attention to the words of the
college regulations. should be on some type of high standards flanking the table. We bind ourselves to regard as sisters all those who enter herein; to extend
Let us remember this as we listen and
everything that is noble-good, and true. solemnly bind ourselves to hold inviolate the obligation of secrecy which we
attained. At the conclusion of her speech to the initiates and at the conclusion of the
movement of the line in front of the First Hall, the line in front of the Third
The Legend of the Red Carnation
they seek to become Children of Light. Admete repeats the following each time she hands a
The time has come for you to be invested with our pledge pin which is
reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. which are 'Pi - Pi'; and the answer; - Tau -', used at the close of the letter. Alpha Chi Omega will be recognizing Healthy Relationships Week (HRW) February 13-17, 2023! demonstrates the formation of the sign and giving of the salute as she
constant striving for excellence in our individual and collective endeavors. Golden Lyre." Thus was it held divine by the Greeks from whom it was handed
From this time forward, may our temple be strengthened by the
step toward full membership, its privileges and responsibilities. such a gift be given, and, to this day, the red carnation inspires us and
all my earthly temples. but it is never to be viewed as a religious ceremony . the conclusion of this ceremony, Iris is to lead the initiates to the Initiation
the death of Orpheus, greatest of the Greek lyrists, Zeus placed his lyre in the
as one of the Children of Light"
that music or art or drama or poetry touch the spiritual aspects of our nature,
Eunomia
Within this temple there are three pathways: the Halls of Wisdom. 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. It is to be conducted by the Vice President-pledge Education in the
that music or art or drama or poetry touch the spiritual aspects of our nature,
estate to take sanctuary in the Temple of Hera, and in accordance with a vision,
Persephone, Demeter, and the pomegranate are all public symbols that we associate with Chi Omega. memories, we have set aside a special day to be of service to others. Your path leads again to the
First, cultivate ambition and industry
The Vice President-Pledge Education should memorize the
Chapter President for good and sufficient reason. dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. promise.
ADMETE: Candidates, do you find your heart and mind in accord with
addition of another life of undivided loyalty, love and achievement. pinned on. this ceremony a pageant, a pan of the great cultural heritage passed down to us
Our colors, scarlet and olive green, symbolize for us many phases of life. This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Devotion. INITIATES, Admete prompting: I hereby solemnly affirm and declare,
Eirene
Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, values and goals of our
both verses have been sung. made. It is red, cut by a bar of green. answers the knock. peace and truth. 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes,
The Warden
There all shadows
tray or pillow with the badges from the altar and stands near Hestia. sounds unlock its treasures. We see in it
kindness of heart, nobility of soul, loveliness of spirit, and clarity of mind. During the following dialogue, the singular form is used if there is but one
Remember, also, that
This scroll contains the names of all those who have entered the
Consult with your mystagogue freely,
stir our aesthetic sensibilities. It
and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the
Learn more Know a Woman That Would Be A Great Chi Omega? bread of wisdom. the initiates. , translated, 'The strength of love is Unity; the strength of Unity,
cherished cornerstone on which the structure of our fraternal life is built. By its very nature, ritual is not modernized., or this thread
now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. studies. permits, an arrangement of red carnations and smilax or fern placed on the table
She is assisted by Iris who
which binds all Alpha Chi Omegas together over eternity would be lost. form the base of the lyre, facing the throne, in as many rows as necessary to
two short, one long. as to interfere with our duty to our neighbor and to our God. attaining such a standard. She
temple, for the purpose of revealing to a petitioner the mystic rites of Alpha
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. Arise. the base of the triangle. of the Second Hall. . stipulates the dress for pledging. of the Hall of Devotion. We also expect that your interest in the varied activities
Third, strive to keep the proper balance between the head and the heart. left shoulder on the initiate in front of them and leads them in a line to the
During your pledgeship, you learned the non-secret features of au:
will then lead them before Pretanis in a slow step. rows at the base, and after arranging all the initiates, Iris moves to stand in
speaks. Fraternity. Hebe and Hestia leave their places after Admete
ceremonial atmosphere desired. enclosing the group of initiates. these three Golden Precepts aid you in your future acts:
. the lyre, was invented by Hermes and played by the gods on Mount Olympus. efforts to reach the heights, do not condemn, but help her regain her foothold;
is inspiring and helpful; while the center jewel Love, is the heart of the pin,
The performance of our Ritual is meant to
Second Hall, the line in front of the throne turns to its right and chapter
Iris turns the initiates in their places to face toward
but it is never to be viewed as a religious ceremony . As you learn about
initiates in their places to face toward the throne. the "Greeting to Hera." Omega are convened for the purpose of conferring upon you the privileges and
, means goodness,
It has been your privilege to enrol yourself as one of
meant the education of the soul, They felt music to be a spiritual thing, too
the ball of that foot, they begin the dance. Give your whole attention to the words of the
Observe and listen
initiates, each taking a row, and congratulate the initiates and give them the
to stand. speaks.
DIKE: It is now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which
time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold
jewels. its treasures. about the Fraternity, the beliefs upon which it was founded, its development and
each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a correct understanding of
Third Formation
We have bestowed
There was a valley guarded by blue hills rising up to meet the heavens
maiden, who, daring to seek her aspirations, achieved the heights. time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold
Eunomia may give a signal at this point for everyone to sit; but she continues
But the maiden, mindful of her fellow travelers, helped them regain their
path, comfort he: with your devotion. Chi. Three stones are required to represent the three stars, and these form our
"hollow square." Observe and listen
Third, live to benefit others. harmony and immortality. Open navigation menu. Crowning these with our open
contains you will find many meaningful guidelines for living. skies, where it is still to be seen as the constellation Lyra, with Vega as its
and empty tray or pillow on the altar, and they, along with Iris, move to stand
Iris takes her place at the left side of
ADMETE: The deepest thought of Fraternity is its oneness, and this
we must not mar. society. This ceremony is clearly a liminal moment that has been ritualized. After the ceremony opportunity should be given each mystagogue to talk
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Iris having demonstrated this to them while they
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