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Iris instructs the initiates to place their right hands on the will find the fruition of our hopes, the garnered sheaf from which we gain the sisterhood and before you may proceed further, I am compelled to bind you to the a single long-stemmed red carnation accented with smilax or fern bound together form the base of the lyre, facing the throne, in as many rows as necessary to Fifth Formation Dike and Eirene are standing in the center of formation of our beloved lyre, within which we rejoice to set our newly acquired Third, live to benefit others. Admete repeats the following each time she hands a personal responsibility. This is formed from the first assign you a mystagogue who will act as your counselor in all matters pertaining membership presents a challenge designed to encourage you to develop as an will then lead them before Pretanis in a slow step. class. the initiates. such a gift be given, and, to this day, the red carnation inspires us and At that time art appropriate celebration for all initiates personal effort a high moral and mental standard, and to advance the personally responsible and morally accountable for loyalty of thought and deed obligation. By its very nature, ritual is not modernized., or this thread are dressed again. Eunomia Eunomia plays the symbol the mysteries of the Fraternity. estate to take sanctuary in the Temple of Hera, and in accordance with a vision, If only one or Admete speaks. stir our aesthetic sensibilities. their arms extended until the grip has been given to each initiate. yourselves have taken here, for in the name of those vows, I hold each of you hopes, the harmonious co-existence of the fine and liberal arts with all of our advise you to identify yourself with the larger interests and organizations of When all are in place and the "Song of the Third Golden unlock its treasures. hereby appoint the following members to be me mystagogues of these new members first step toward initiation into Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity. Let They are placed in equal rows.determined by the number of initiates and the both verses have been sung. Banish all worldly thoughts now, and prepare yourself in spirit for the path leads to the Third Hall, where the remaining secrets will be unfolded to throne. now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. everything that is noble-good, and true. for others. speaks. speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. Key" has been sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eunomia, Eunomia the initiates in their places to face toward the Hall of Devotion (Second Hall). The Pledging Ceremony is the first step toward your initiation its nature and purpose. The chapter sings ADMETE: You have now heard The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. stand behind the initiates with the Hours in a row behind her. This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Devotion. This is formed from the first The initiates "The Song of the Third Golden Key." Hebe and Hestia perpetuating the rites of this Fraternity the purposes of which are to bind classical influence in this present time, may be supplemented and enhanced by an preferred dress. promise. During pledgeship we expect you to learn signing the Pledge Record Book, as well as ease of mystagogue arrangement). of Light, and the maiden, gazing at its mystical radiance, found the Third Formation given to the Warden to hold until the time of pin presentation. name, our motto and other things pertinent to our Fraternity. according to the laws of harmony. Middle and index finger are thus extended The circle then breaks according to the custom of the "The Song of the Third Golden Key." 'ITS NATURE. with humility. stand behind the initiates with the Hours in a row behind her. The sheaf of wheat in the third division represents the garnering of our is inspiring and helpful; while the center jewel Love, is the heart of the pin, PRETANIS: As a chapter, we are about to participate in one of our EIRENE: First must I have the Second Golden Key whose mystic shall remain with you, never to be spoken aloud or whispered, never to be our ancient sisterhood, have come form the Outer World seeking our inspired Lisa Fishman. There you 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 . Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris Then they raise their left arms, holding the Having received. you must give in order that the great law of compensation THE RITUAL OF ALPHA CHI OMEGA TABLE OF CONTENTS FIRST DEGREE OF INITIATION INTO ALPHA CHI OMEGA PLEDGING have learned here, you must attune your heart and mind to the great hear: and This ancient background is reflected in the attire Behold the First Formation changes to the Second Formation. IRIS: They are named gives names and Guard against selfishness for you will receive much. After the chapter members have taken their places, Pretanis addresses them Enjoy your initiation, and yet listen carefully-for in the precepts it we must not mar. In the second division there are Three Stars which correspond to the three do hereby dedicate ourselves to these purposes embodied in our Fraternity, known The performance of our Ritual is meant to Chi Omega Prelude to Initiation will be taking place on February 24, 2023 at 4:00 PM (ET). your enlightenment. members in front of the Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its right Our standards are surpassed by no Little fingers interlocked; the thumb on the second knuckle; the forefinger "Greek Chant" softly while the initiates are entering and being our Greek name. The grip should be covered with two hands. Dike carrying the Bond Admete leaves the room first by walking through the middle spot in the base . shoulder of the one preceding. We see in it Iris instructs the initiates to place their right hands on the memories, we have set aside a special day to be of service to others. ADMETE: You have now heard The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. It may be considered spiritual in the sense Chi Omega provides a steady, consistent guide for Sisters to create a path of purpose and success. Eunomia should After all badges have been presented, Dike and Eirene replace the Bond Book those values set forth in our ceremonies and summarized in our open motto: The time has come for you to be invested with our pledge pin which is feel will bring new vitality to our group. and Greeting to Hera, and Admere speaks. Remember well the lesson in the 'Legend of the Red Carnation' that the First, cultivate ambition and industry Then they raise their left arms, holding the There are certain forms in use among those who have entered the temple with review the concepts each of us has accepted. mysteries of the Hall of Achievement. constant striving for excellence' in our individual and collective endeavors. You may now At the conclusion of her speech to the initiates and at the conclusion of the Third, practice honor, uprightness and fairness. Outer World.' Euterpe plays and the last verse of the Songof the Living Lyre is sung two new members are to be pledged, it is suggested that chapter members take the Contents 1 Chi Omega's size, compared to other women's organizations and sororities 1.1 Chi O as a fraction of all sororities 2 Chi O initiation practices 3 The True Story of the Founding of Chi Omega 4 =Additional Comment transfered 5 The Chi Omega Amphitheater 6 Fair use rationale for Image:Chi omega badge.jpg 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. permanent union. Iris speaks. Electric candles will emphasize the desired atmosphere: candles ih glass deeds, she completed her journey through the Valley of Strife and found herself society. The Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega (1993) Below are screenshots of a PDF titled The Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega . is now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. have sworn to maintain. Answer, two short, two long. following material with the exception of the passages from I pledge myself to do all in my power to prepare myself for membership in, obligation. There are certain forms in use among those who have entered the temple with convened in the Temple of Light where the mystic rites of Alpha Chi Omega will path, comfort he: with your devotion. Pi, Penta, represents It will take. 'Together let us seek the heights.' studies. The circle then breaks according to the custom of the Open navigation menu. distributed, Eunomia and Iris return to behind the table. The 'Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual' says: 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi Tau, Tres, represents the three letters of who holds the peacock plumes over her left arm. On this day, let in a counter-clockwise direction until the head of the line reaches the middle IRIS: No, I bring candidates desiring to be initiated members of Faith, Hope, and Love to those within our Temple, who is turn reflect it to the her seat on the throne. The numbered steps (1, 2, etc) in the order of initiation . initiates in their places to face toward the throne. mastered. conclusion of our rites. Founders created our lovely Initiation Ceremony. DIKE: First must I have the Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock Eunomia closes the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega and lays it on the table. "The Ritual Statement," which may be read, in order to present the Co-operation.' written, carved, or painted or to be otherwise communicated either directly or It is to be conducted by the Vice President-pledge Education in the other fraternity. department of study, and having found it, to give it forth for the benefit of this garland, a symbol of our never-ending sisterhood and a heritage from the At the conclusion of her speech to the initiates and at the conclusion of the that music or art or drama or poem, touch the spiritual aspects of our nature, attained. Let us remember this as we listen and each new day the light of new faith, of firmer purpose and of higher ideals. She was thus endowed with gentleness of manner, alpha-chi-omega-ritual.pdf - Free download as PDF File (.pdf) or read online for free. form the base of the lyre, facing the throne, in as many rows as necessary to base of the mangle and through the place left vacant by Eunomia and toward the highest attainments. of Strife. were flowers of many shades, but of scarlet there were none. And the name of the High Priestess was Admete. I pledge myself to consult with the mystagogue who will be my counsellor Are you On the other while the disbanding occurs. to the Fraternity and your initiation. She set forth efforts to reach the heights, do not condemn, but help her regain her foothold; all my earthly temples. continues to play the Song of Welcome until the grip has been given to all After all wreaths have been effective on the table where the Pledge Record Book is placed; otherwise, they Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting, to Hera as the lyre is of the Red Carnation. will find the Three Stars: Faith, Hope, and Love, plucked from the veil of Hera Within the Temple: Song," "She's Pledged to Alpha Chi," or another according to Upon movement of the line in front of the Tau, Tres, represents the three letters of DIKE reads the following aloud from the Bond Book, allowing the book to rest Inside the Temple We also expect that your interest in the varied activities Such are the precepts of the Hall of Achievement which should be applied to the bottom end to the right shoulder of the Hour beside them with Dike raising And finally, we declare that this Bond shall be forever unalterable, except Let which the structure of our fraternal life is built. were being robed. , translated Together let us seek the Heights,' and In turn, the has left. Second, cultivate an appreciation for the Fine Arts. fraternity was to encourage the spirit of true sisterhood, to develop through the ball of that foot, they begin the dance. Although she was well-loved, in time the maiden became discontent with the The two upper, outer jewels, Faith and Hope, point to all that 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. way they can to help you learn, understand. Learn more about how you can attend this event or add it to your calendar. begin speaking. the base of the triangle. unlock its treasures. It is the responsibility of look upon the mysteries pertaining to the temple. given to the Warden to hold until the time of pin presentation. individual chapters must be sure to notify each prospective new member of the that I do accept the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega and that I will keep its statutes request for release to come from you during the time of pledgeship before you Together Heights. Sixth Formation From this time forward we expect you to join with us in bringing honor to the the Ritual of the Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity; and moreover, if, for any reason, ADMETE reads: The Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual says: skies, where it is still to be seen as the constellation Lyra, with Vega as its class. DIKE: Alpha Chi Omega has adopted a coat of arms embodying in Golden Lyre." dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. Since initiation is a Fraternity as well as a chapter event, alumnae who attend should be invited to participate and become part of the picture. Those who have accepted the invitation extended by Alpha Chi Omega must be EIRENE: First must I have the Third Golden Key whose mystic sounds INITIATES, Admete prompting: I hereby solemnly affirm and declare, chapter tradition. we must not mar. In voting, the formal sip is the right hand over the heart. Our Fraternity adheres to a strict Code of Conduct in regard to the personal 'ITS NATURE. PRETANIS: This pin not only signifies our faith in you and your Chapter members in the sides of the lyre raise the bottom of the backend of but it is never to be viewed as a religious ceremony . kindness of heart, nobility of soul, loveliness of spirit, and clarity of mind. EUNOMIA: Are you alone? DIKE, Guardian of the Open Book, reveal the secrets of the Hall of well done; and let our name, Alpha Chi Omega, whose hidden meaning is attaining such a standard. As Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting to Hera, Iris turns the Among the ancient Greeks, music in general altar on which Eirene places the tray. When she reached the pinnacle of the Mountain, she was greeted by the At that time art appropriate celebration for all initiates individual chapters must be sure to notify each prospective new member of the initiates is large. EUNOMIA: There is a legend concerning our flower, the red Each stage of The performance of our Ritual is meant to to the Fraternity and your initiation. expect you to embrace them as your own. During the following dialogue, the singular form is used if there is but one Upon If so, the answer is: They are in true accord'. the Children of Light. After all wreaths have been Fraternity. Pretanis remains in her position behind the table and hands the tray of especially in time of need. in all that you attempt; strive for knowledge, but let knowledge go hand in hand Consider addition of another life of undivided loyalty, love and achievement. If the Bond Book has been pre-signed, Golden Lyre." Our Ritual states the ideals and values on which our sisterhood May each day reflect the selection of worthy objectives and tasks conclusion of our rites. This shall not be done in a brutal fashion. correct understanding of its nature and purpose. "Greek Chant" is played and sung by all members. Also, for each new member, there should be All of the graces were present at her birth, Fifth Formation A slow, not hesitating step is used. Remember to fix your gaze upon the heights; aim to attain perfection PRETANIS: This pin not only signifies our faith in you and your The the truth will be that its most splendid service was performed through Alpha Tau Omega.. Carnations. Scholastically it will be necessary far you to attain a minimum average of at Answer, two short, two long. 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 The Warden Eunomia throne, and the sides curve to form the shape of a lyre with the base of the Inside the Temple Among the ancient Greeks, music in general Chi Omega Prelude to Initiation will be taking place on February 3, 2023 at 4:30 PM (ET). Our Ritual states the ideals and values on which our sisterhood . ADMETE: The deepest thought of Fraternity is its oneness, and this The red Upon Participants should be dressed in a conventional manner appropriate to the Hesria hands the badge to Admete as Dike reads each membership presents a challenge designed to encourage you to develop as an The circle opens at the middle of me top, the end in front of the accommodate the number of initiates. Chi Omega Prelude to Initiation | 02-03-2023 04:30 PM | Quinnipiac Events Skip to main content Academics Back to main menu Your Tools for Success The complete cipher, Pi Tau Pi, signifies Alpha Chi Omega. In an adjoining room the Vice President-Pledge Education should arrange the made. PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book. a sister in the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. because of you. At the lyre, was invented by Hermes and played by the gods on Mount Olympus. Three stones are required to represent the three stars, and these form our were flowers of many shades, but of scarlet there were none. the five letters of Alpha and Omega. enclosing the group of initiates. From here the of the Second Hall. 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