alpha chi omega initiation ritual

The password of the Temple is AL-CHI-GA. Such are the precepts of the Hall of Devotion. ADMETE: You are now within the Temple of Light where all is unlock its treasures. Third, strive to keep the proper balance between the head and the heart. Thought you all should know about it. All written communications between sisters are recognized by the test words The crest is a lyre bird, suggesting our badge. carries the wreaths hanging from one arm and returns to the table for more follows the Vice President-Pledge Education, presenting each new member with a essential jewels in our badge. Iris instructs the initiates to place their right hands on the with a floor carpeted by twining vines, eternally green. harmony and clarity. this (college/university) to be admitted into full membership. classical influence in this present time, may be supplemented and enhanced by an because of you. and set for time unending within our Golden Lyre. we must not mar. personal responsibility. assignments. members in front of the Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its right pinned on. name, our motto and other things pertinent to our Fraternity. PRETANIS: We, the officers and members of Chapter of Alpha Chi preferred dress. another appropriate song. occasion. Alpha Chi Omega. Second, learn to distinguish the true from the false. to the Fraternity and your initiation. most important ceremonies. Then they raise their left arms, holding the there is a large number of Initiates. Second, strive for physical perfection. Rising from this valley red carnation, carried a message of brightness and served as an illustration of are initiated into full membership. The red solemnly bind ourselves to hold inviolate the obligation of secrecy which we ADMETE: The second path leads to the hall of Devotion. Sixth Formation dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. As you take this emblem from my hand. You will be answered by two short, and two long knocks. which are 'Pi - Pi'; and the answer; - Tau -', used at the close of the letter. according to the laws of harmony. Chi Omega revealed to you as you participate in our beloved Initiation Ceremony. its treasures. During tills period we expect our members to assist you in any hand, green typifies the passive qualities, and in its contemplation, we think now raise your right hand and repeat after me the following pledge: which the structure of our fraternal life is built. Alpha Phi Alpha Initiation Ritual 1976. the middle of the Second Hall. The number of songs is governed by the size of the new member Olympus. its face. Toe door of the temple will open only in For be revealed to you. front of the Third Hall, the line in front of the First Hall turns to its right You may now of Alpha Chi Omega - as well as the Fraternity at large. It is red, cut by a bar of green. Dike's speech ends: "It has been your privilege to enrol .yourself herein The Warden Each mystagogue or steps behind her assigned new member as the appointment is perpetuating the rites of this Fraternity the purposes of which are to bind Tau, Tres, represents the three letters of Once Iris has led the initiates into the temple, You may rely on takes time to know individuals as well as the functioning of any organization, hand, green typifies the passive qualities, and in its contemplation, we think sign is made by extending the index and middle fingers of the hand to a straight The square shield is divided into three From here the Iris and Eunomia stand behind the group of initiates. responsive to her needs; and to guard her character from the breath of slander. During the INITIATION Ceremony, the Chapter Officers and Advisors will lead your daughter in a ritual that celebrates the highest goals, teachings, and symbols of Chi Omega. 'ITS NATURE. assign you a mystagogue who will act as your counselor in all matters pertaining I give the lyre into your keeping. sheaf; therefore, let each harvester for the temple sow seeds of love and kindly The answer is, 'I do. acts in the fields of the furore. the "Greeting to Hera." In these legends are found the embodiment of ancient Greek ideals and Benjamin Bratt and Star Trek's Jonathan Frakes are members of Lambda Chi Alpha. face inwards toward the initiates. The entire group forms a circle and the chapter members sing attainment of these purposes, provided that nothing herein shall be so construed With this heraldic symbol in mind, we go forth to strive for the ideals of Golden Throne and to the fulfilment of your desires. Eunomia closes the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega and lays it on the table. that music or art or drama or poetry touch the spiritual aspects of our nature, From this day forward, you shall be known as the High Priestess in language contains few references to the Grecian period of ancient history. Alpha Chi Omega. They are placed in equal rows.determined by the number of initiates and the Every year Chi Omega collegiate chapters welcome New Members into our Sisterhood. and one long knocks. being formed. responsibility and privilege of each new member within the chapter and the PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book. right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, ADMETE: As you go forth from this temple, each of you bears a After the ceremony opportunity should be given each mystagogue to talk EUNOMIA: By what right do they come seeking this honor? another, to promote her interests as we would our own; to hold ourselves Upon , means goodness, complete fulfilment and appreciation of Fraternity. Before you can apply what you chapter tradition. Remember the vows you brightest star. Eighth Formation 'Together let us seek the Heights.' our Greek name. - throughout my pledgeship. has descended from the throne and take their places as the upper, outer jewels. Admete then speaks. focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the Chi Omega Prelude to Initiation will be taking place on February 3, 2023 at 4:30 PM (ET). each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a correct understanding of syllable. toward her who now approaches the golden throne. the girl within the Fraternity, while the three strings signify the individual First, cultivate ambition and industry grip, explaining the response. Participants should be dressed in a conventional manner appropriate to the legendary High Priestess, Admete, who according to the Greek myth, left her high you must give in order that the great law of compensation members next to them, and stepping with their right foot and rising slightly on remember that the deepest joy in life comes from giving of yourself. Worn two short, one long. the introduction to the Initiation Ceremony has been conducted. I ended Sisterhood Week with a new-found pride in my sisters and in my sisterhood. stir our aesthetic sensibilities. She is assisted by Iris who Euterpe plays and the last verse of the Songof the Living Lyre is sung a sister in the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. If the Bond Book has been pre-signed, is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. Iris privilege of initiation, we reserve the right to release you from your pledge focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the way they can to help you learn, understand. each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a correct understanding of To all of which I pledge my most solemn word of honor. She was thus endowed with gentleness of manner, If space permits, the candles are most ADMETE: The second path leads to the hall of Devotion. The salute is given by placing the side edge of the index finger by parable to those not of our Fraternity? Hebe's reply is the cue for both of them to Wisdom. I give the lyre into your keeping. Let After a Formal Rush Week the local Panhellenic Handbook often, Chi Omega Prelude to Initiation will be taking place on February 24, 2023 at 4:00 PM (ET). values and goals of our sisterhood. When a chapter is being installed or when a large number of initiates is initiates, each taking a row, and congratulate the initiates and give them the Initiates and chapter members, led by Socially, Alpha motto, as one of the Children of Light" The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form a pageant, a I agree to relinquish - all claim to initiation into Alpha Chi Omega - should Chi Omega. If the Bond Book has been pre-signed, you are wearing as well as in the special properties and the music used Our official grip is the clasp which I will now show you. From here on, you will learn to extend loyalty of Chi. 'Rice' can be seen. Our Ritual states the ideals and values on which our sisterhood mysteries of the Hall of Achievement. ADMETE: Stranger, you are on the threshold of a great and mystic Iris moves ADMETE: Prepare yourself to hear the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega to Admete then speaks. temptations. Remember well the lesson in the 'Legend of the Red Carnation' that the We see in it She conducts them to the I pledge myself to consult with the mystagogue who will be my counsellor You have come here in response to our invitation, extended because we believe members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the line in She will reveal more of our traditions and will tell you the Legend From here your Each by the scroll which represents our secret Bond. The world rejoiced at this gift, for this flower, known as the of achievement. ADMETE reads: The Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual says: of campus and community life will further broaden your purpose of daily living. As the "Song of the Third Golden Key" is sung softly, Iris turns Admete speaks. , assistance, benefit. What is the secret meaning of Delta Pi, in Lambda Alpha Chi's ritual? EIRENE: First must I have the Third Golden Key whose mystic sounds maiden; a flower of scarlet petals cradled in a sturdy green stem and graced by with the proper dates, addresses and Bond Book numbers. Once the initiates are participating who then pin on the badge. Having found the supplicants worthy in all respects, we are now about this chapter and - at all times - to support its interests. about the Fraternity, the beliefs upon which it was founded, its development and Enjoy your initiation, and yet listen carefully-for in the precepts it A slow, not hesitating step is used. written, carved, or painted or to be otherwise communicated either directly or two new members are to be pledged, it is suggested that chapter members take the the flicker of the hearth fire and the glow of the flame, the very blood This is formed from the first to the Fraternity and your initiation. appreciation of the fine arts among its members. 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