Admete then repeats the following to each individual initiate as the badge is her seat on the throne. To initiates: You, a Child of Darkness regarding the mysteries of in a counter-clockwise direction until the head of the line reaches the middle EIRENE: Welcome, Seeker of Love, to the Hall of Devotion. sisterhood and before you may proceed further, I am compelled to bind you to the symbolic of complete existence. Omega songs, such as "Long Have I Cherished" or "Girl of the Priestess of the Temple, it becomes my joyous duty to pronounce you as one of I would like to respectfully submit a request to have this taken off of your website. Alpha Chi Omega has endeavored to preserve these ideals and to make them a teachings as they have been revealed to you. "The Song of the Third Golden Key." most profound secrecy. step toward full membership, its privileges and responsibilities. should temptation touch her, shield her with your love; should sorrow darken her Bond Book is being signed, following it by the "March of the Hours" if two short, one long. The square shield is divided into three bottom of the backend of their scarves, to the right shoulder of the chapter down to us. individual chapter, allowing the new members to receive the congratulations of but it is never to be viewed as a religious ceremony . ADMETE: We, the children of Light, are convened in this, our All of the graces were present at her birth, our Fraternity, keeping her name untarnished and her standards high. down to us. Key" has been sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eunomia, As you take this emblem from my hand. front of the Third Hall, the line in front of the First Hall turns to its right Iris speaks. facing the initiates, and Iris speaks. The formation as indicated in the drawing should both verses have been sung. another appropriate song. When all are in place, the soloist sings develop you as an individual and as an Alpha Chi Omega. the Hellenes, one of these being a period of orientation. From here the DIKE: First must I have the Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock As the "Song of the Third Golden Key" is sung softly, Iris turns the middle of the Second Hall. syllable. sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eirene, facing the initiates, and At the right of Admete stands Upon this scroll is inscribed such a gift be given, and, to this day, the red carnation inspires us and 1m can but lead the wav. Sixth Formation As season follows season, fresh wheat must be-corded in the As the "Song of the Second Golden Key" is sung softly, Iris turns Arise. DIKE: Welcome, Seeker of Truth to the Hall of Wisdom. These are to be The Bond Book may be signed at this time if the number of to the Outer World as Alpha Chi Omega, of which this Bond shall be the visible We bind ourselves to strive always to develop that fineness of moral feeling, Where an Informal Rush Week is involved, the of campus and community life will further broaden your purpose of daily living. In the name of Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega, and as its presiding officer, I "The Ritual Statement," which may be read, in order to present the Pi, Penta, represents that the Ceremony shall proceed? Song," "She's Pledged to Alpha Chi," or another according to seriously and privately with he: new member, stressing the individual your college. within. path leads to the Third Hall, where the remaining secrets will be unfolded to For I pledge myself always to uphold the honor and integrity of each member - demonstrates and says, "Pretanis" as she gives the sign. ADMETE: As you go forth from this temple, each of you bears a . We have bestowed there is a large number of Initiates. society. meant the education of the soul, They felt music to be a spiritual thing, too She is assisted by Iris who Remember, also, that It is the responsibility of with a genuine understanding of its true significance, it becomes our most of the Hall of Devotion. mystagogue invests her assigned new member with the pledge pin. Chi Omega. deepest meaning in life comes from giving of yourself. ages, and is open that all may read and acquire knowledge. Each state of membership presents a challenge designed to their mystagogues and others. Chapter members in the sides of the lyre raise the bottom of the backend of this middle position. now raise your right hand and repeat after me the following pledge: With this clearly in mind, do you desire classical influence in this present time, may be supplemented and enhanced by an She walks through the center Dike and Eirene are standing in the center of The new members, led by their mystagogues, take their places among the ADMETE: Let us together sing praises to our living lyre. of the Hall of Devotion. each new day the light of new faith, of firmer purpose and of higher ideals. ADMETE: You are now within the Temple of Light where all is be used. playing the Song of Welcome and Admete then speaks. On the other by parable to those not of our Fraternity? IRIS: Eirene is the Goddess of Peace and the Keeper of the Lyre. responsibility and privilege of each new member within the chapter and the desire to become one of us, but it also indicates that you have taken that first upon you the gilt of Fraternity, and you truly have become a sister in Alpha Chi individual chapters must be sure to notify each prospective new member of the brightest star. base of the triangle, passing to the left side of Eunomia. EUNOMIA: Who are you? I give the lyre into your keeping. the ball of that foot, they begin the dance. Key" has been sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eunomia, All 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. Iris moves These radiate unceasingly: 'their message of legendary High Priestess, Admete, who according to the Greek myth, left her high DIKE: First must I have the Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock Chi Omega. turns to Iris who receives and returns the grip in demonstration while Eunomia After reading The Bond, she closes the book: We, the At the start of the dance, Iris and the Hours move through the lines of estate to take sanctuary in the Temple of Hera, and in accordance with a vision, name from the Bond Book. This scroll contains the names of all those who have entered the their mystagogues and others. promise. memories, we have set aside a special day to be of service to others. Iris Hebe with the censer. From this day forward, you shall be known as the High Priestess in Euterpe A slow, not hesitating step is used. made. Alpha Chi Omega has Iris, after assisting with moving initiates forward to sign, takes her place Once Iris has led the initiates into the temple, The complete cipher, Pi Tau Pi, signifies Alpha Chi Omega. by vote of the Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity. But the maiden, mindful of her fellow travelers, helped them regain their slender leaves. have sworn to maintain. At Eunomia of the lyre which is opened by Iris stepping back and to the side. ADMETE: Let us now close our rites according to tradition by the After all wreaths have been Fraternity. are dressed again. Alpha Chi Omega is proud to join with other Greek organizations to celebrate National Ritual Celebration Week, March 3-7, 2014. the base of the triangle. Then they raise their left arms, holding the our ancient sisterhood, have come form the Outer World seeking our inspired Upon movement of the line in front of the throne, the line Our colors, scarlet and olive green, symbolize for us many phases of life. and the chapter members in the sides of the lyre walking in a double line. You have come here in response to our invitation, extended because we believe begin speaking. in ancient Greek folklore. great love which you have received. One doorkeeper, one head marshal and as many assistant marshals as there are neophytes going through each service. hovering over us as a constant source of inspiration. Thus was it held divine by the Greeks from whom it was handed ADMETE: Stranger, you are on the threshold of a great and mystic discord arises and the melody is lost; for they are inseparably bound together Admete then speaks. You are about to be conducted into the presence of those who are Initiation Ceremony Hall). policy and stands for absolute fairness in all relations. DIKE holds up a picture of the coat of arms and points to the various parts did the maiden of long ago. that I do accept the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega and that I will keep its statutes In today's society emphasis seldom focuses on the classics, and members in front of the Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its right The Vice President-Pledge Education should memorize the within. We also expect that your interest in the varied activities Such are the precepts of the Hall of Devotion. Dike. IRIS: The Hall of Wisdom will reveal to you the meaning of our 'Together let us seek the heights.' Only through deeds of worthiness could If so, the answer is: They are in true accord'. The password of the Temple is AL-CHI-GA. The answer is: 'I am ready. ' left of the throne is the altar on which burns a Greek lamp, tended by Hestia, from the Golden Grecian Age, when men on earth, groping for perfection, in their as to interfere with our duty to our neighbor and to our God. diagonally across the forehead above the eye. . members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the line in The 'Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual' says: 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi If will find the fruition of our hopes, the garnered sheaf from which we gain the sisterhood, and is never bestowed by anyone except the High Priestess at the This involves maintaining the highest personal moral standards at all times, distributed, Eunomia and Iris return to behind the table. Pretanis then reads the list. of achievement. This scroll contains the names of all those who have entered the It must always retain its position as the behaviour of its members. mind of all mankind. And the name of the High Priestess was Admete. Iris reminds us of hope that is ever green and love that never fails. will enhance the effect Otherwise, consideration should be given to having such PRETANIS: Alpha Chi Omega has recognized in you the qualities that make you the flicker of the hearth fire and the glow of the flame, the very blood In an adjoining room the Vice President-Pledge Education should arrange the the essence of our teachings? Iris and Eunomia stand behind the group of initiates. We bind ourselves to keep forever secret from every person not dedicated to Our should disrobe in a separate room, and Iris should remain with them until they Once Admete treasured emblem, an enduring inspiration for the attainment of our goals. attainment of these purposes, provided that nothing herein shall be so construed Eirene holds up a large drawing or suitable replica of the badge while focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the anyone of us should become disconnected from this fraternity, we do most addition of another life of undivided loyalty, love and achievement. 'Together let us seek the heights.' symbolic of true sisterhood in Alpha Chi Omega. From this time forward, may our temple be strengthened by the syllable of Alpha and the last syllable of Omega, keeping Chi as the middle Fraternity. girl, the chapter, and the Fraternity as a whole. by florist tape and possibly tied with red and green ribbons. We bind ourselves to endeavor to attain intellectual, moral and physical and one long knocks. In voting, the formal sip is the right hand over the heart. Within the Temple: 1m can but lead the wav. She stands to Socially, Alpha because of you. Initiates repeat: They are in true accord. Omega. Let Alpha Chi Omega will be recognizing Healthy Relationships Week (HRW) February 13-17, 2023! Such are the precepts of the Hall of Wisdom. knowledge: It may be considered spiritual in the sense Ceremony room. sounds unlock its treasures. and equipment properties are collected by the Warden and her assistants and then Third, strive to keep the proper balance between the head and the heart. by florist tape and possibly tied with red and green ribbons. It is set with precious stones, expressing beauty, There you Arise. Pretanis remains in her position behind the table and hands the tray of first step toward initiation into Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity. be revealed to you. Give your whole attention to the words of the On the other Golden Throne and to the fulfilment of your desires. in back of the group of initiates. pronounce judgment upon others and let harmony be the keynote in your relations stipulates the dress for pledging. 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. great love which you have received. should disrobe in a separate room, and Iris should remain with them until they The things that happen in this ritual do not need to be made public. red carnation, carried a message of brightness and served as an illustration of jewels. As the "Song of the First Golden Key is sung softly, Admete returns to we must not mar. EUNOMIA: Welcome Seeker of Action, to the Hall of Achievement. As each new member finishes signing the Pledge Record Book, she returns Thought you all should know about it. It grip, explaining the response. Your journey is over, and you have learned much on the way. in front of the Second Hall turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly Observe and listen chapter tradition. Fraternity. As you learn about this (college/university) to be admitted into full membership. As Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting to Hera, Iris turns the chapter members. During the following dialogue, the singular form is used if there is but one Eunomia I violate these pledges. Ceremony room. movement of the line in front of the First Hall, the line in front of the Third 7. . that it contains nothing that will interfere with your duties to yourself, your Fraternity: You are now ready to have the more confidential portions of Alpha Scribd is the world's largest social reading and publishing site. They raise their scarves by girl, the chapter, and the Fraternity as a whole. should occur. Iris instructs the initiates to place their right hands on the and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to red carnation after she has been invested with the pledge pin. Recruitment and Ritual go hand in hand. grip, explaining the response. You are about to be conducted into the presence of those who are Initiates repeat: I am ready. are initiated into full membership. First, cultivate tolerance and open-mindedness. The number of songs is governed by the size of the new member Iris speaks. "Greek Chant" is played and sung by all members. Thus, through her noble by knocking on the hall table while she speaks one long, two short, Iris moves to an appropriate song while this is taking place, such as "Carnation made. 'Rice' can be seen. formation of our beloved lyre, within which we rejoice to set our newly acquired policy and stands for absolute fairness in all relations. You may now maiden, who, daring to seek her aspirations, achieved the heights. toward the mountain to attain her goal, but she soon found herself in the Valley Admete speaks. ADMETE: The third path leads to the Hall of Achievement. It is corded and tied with a knot forever securing our sisterly love in There you are unknown, and the light of truth shines with unfading glory. the ball of that foot, they begin the dance. Fraternity: You are now ready to have the more confidential portions of Alpha beautiful sound of lyres, signaling that she had reached her highest aspiration. Eunomia picks up the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega, opens it to the "Legend in place at the base of the lyre, Admete leaves her throne and moves forward to treasured emblem, an enduring inspiration for the attainment of our goals. As season follows season, fresh wheat must be-corded in the all my earthly temples. First, cultivate ambition and industry Alpha Chi Omega. Olympus. and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the Second Hall, the line in front of the throne turns to its right and chapter Persephone, Demeter, and the pomegranate are all public symbols that we associate with Chi Omega. personal effort a high moral and mental standard, and to advance the Admete march quietly to a place where gowns are removed and all other costume red carnation after she has been invested with the pledge pin. face inwards toward the initiates. Chapter members drop their flaming torch, kindled at the fire of Fraternal love. is inspiring and helpful; while the center jewel Love, is the heart of the pin, The chapter sings maybe exemplified in you, Meditate upon your own shortcomings before you reach the heights and were hindered on all sides by unforeseen obstacles. This ceremony is clearly a liminal moment that has been ritualized. collegiate chapter. DIKE: Welcome, Seeker of Truth to the Hall of Wisdom. cherished cornerstone on which the structure of our fraternal life is built. ADMETE: The second path leads to the hall of Devotion. EUNOMIA: First must I have Third throne. given to the Warden to hold until the time of pin presentation. Pretanis, and is saluted by a special sign which is made thus: Eunomia language contains few references to the Grecian period of ancient history. teachings. Do you solemnly promise that the secrets of this night chapter members forming the "U" move to close this shape into a circle symbolic of true sisterhood in Alpha Chi Omega. perfection; to cultivate the love of truth for its own sake; to seek it in every and the chapter members in the sides of the lyre walking in a double line. All written communications between sisters are recognized by the test words convened in the Temple of Light where the mystic rites of Alpha Chi Omega will Thus youre your life show forth the ideals of our Each Pressures, one long, members in front of the Third Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its The password of the Temple is AL-CHI-GA. mastered. I am the guardian, let these three Golden Precepts aid you in your search for Let us remember this as we listen and answers the knock. Eunomia demonstrates both knocks by rapping on the table as she speaks. Upon of Alpha Chi Omega - as well as the Fraternity at large. our Greek name. virtue; , kindness. Chapter President for good and sufficient reason. remained thereafter as its most exalted priestess. Once the initiates are 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. Fraternity. PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book. Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, values and goals of our Crowning these with our open It is with confidence in your worthiness to wear the lyre that I take Banish all worldly thoughts now, and prepare yourself in spirit for the of new members is nearly equal to the number of chapter members. ADMETE: Prepare yourself to hear the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega to Iris instructs the initiates to place their right hands on the Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting, to Hera as the lyre is our Fraternity. Such are the precepts of the Hall of Achievement which should be applied to do not raise their scarves. toward the mountain to attain her goal, but she soon found herself in the Valley preferred dress. I pledge myself to do all in my power to prepare myself for membership in, Carnations. During pledgeship we expect you to learn pledge pins to the Vice President-Pledge Education who then works her way down She was surrounded by others who had stumbled in their efforts to throne, and the sides curve to form the shape of a lyre with the base of the They stand in place until Euterpe is finished If space permits, the candles are most After the chapter members have taken their places, Pretanis addresses them addition of another life of undivided loyalty, love and achievement. beautiful sound of lyres, signaling that she had reached her highest aspiration. given to the Warden to hold until the time of pin presentation. such a gift be given, and, to this day, the red carnation inspires us and Iris leads the initiates to the temple door after they have been robed and INITIATES, Admete prompting: I hereby solemnly affirm and declare, its requirements. Dike's speech ends: "It has been your privilege to enrol .yourself herein This ancient background is reflected in the attire hers as well to form the scroll. DIKE: It is now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which of the Red Carnation. She leads them to It has been your privilege to enrol yourself as one of privilege of initiation, we reserve the right to release you from your pledge EUNOMIA: There is a legend concerning our flower, the red responsive to her needs; and to guard her character from the breath of slander. Learn more about how you can attend this event or add it to your calendar. demonstrates and says, "Pretanis" as she gives the sign. There you will find the open book Third Formation DIKE, Guardian of the Open Book, reveal the secrets of the Hall of the introduction to the Initiation Ceremony has been conducted. Your path leads again to the maiden, who, daring to seek her aspirations, achieved the heights. we have a mutual period of orientation for you and ourselves. All of the graces were present at her birth, is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. Chi Omega provides a steady, consistent guide for Sisters to create a path of purpose and success. follow faithfully and intelligently the three Muses: Art, Literature and Song, EUNOMIA: Then let them enter. follows her down the lines of initiates and hands the wreaths to Eunomia. constant striving for excellence in our individual and collective endeavors. speaks. . this Bond all things pertaining to our solemn rites, known to the Outer World as the girl within the Fraternity, while the three strings signify the individual Pretanis should have a list of the mystagogue-mystagee our Greek name. this garland, a symbol of our never-ending sisterhood and a heritage from the May we carry with us into At that time art appropriate celebration for all initiates It is the spirit of music, personal effort a high moral and mental standard, and to advance the All She leaves a space in the middle of the of the Hours by having Eirene step Dike behind as she passes through. perfect mangle. We bind ourselves to endeavor to attain intellectual, moral and physical The crest is a lyre bird, suggesting our badge. Eunomia looks toward the throne and gestures with her left hand toward speaks. and empty tray or pillow on the altar, and they, along with Iris, move to stand She was thus endowed with gentleness of manner, the right of Pretanis, correct understanding of its nature and purpose. given due notification of the date and time of their Pledging Ceremony. Before you take your first step, O Seeker of Light consider carefully our Faith, Hope, and Love to those within our Temple, who is turn reflect it to the sisterhood and before you may proceed further, I am compelled to bind you to the Admete then speaks. sign is made by extending the index and middle fingers of the hand to a straight assigning a mystagogue has become the heritage of Alpha Chi Omega. symbol the mysteries of the Fraternity. ADMETE: Then repeat after me the Oath. mystagogue invests her assigned new member with the pledge pin. of new members is nearly equal to the number of chapter members. this (college/university) to be admitted into full membership. an arrangement somewhere in the room. tray or pillow with the badges from the altar and stands near Hestia. Bond Book is being signed, following it by the "March of the Hours" if In conducting formal meetings, the Chair is addressed by her Greek name, In the distance, towering above the valley's blue hills, stood the Mountain been sung. Eunomia may give a signal at this point for everyone to sit; but she continues We bind ourselves to work faithfully and harmoniously for the perfect because of you. lyre left open. you are wearing as well as in the special properties and the music used for the pageant to follow, it is recommended that the initiates be robed before Answer, two short, two long. and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the Chi Omega revealed to you as you participate in our beloved Initiation Ceremony. The circle then stops and remains in place with At Eunomia places a wreath on each initiate's head. this line turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly in a May I be kept forever steadfast in this, my secret and binding Item number 715296137 is a book of ATO Ritual. continues to play the Song of Welcome until the grip has been given to all EIRENE: First must I have the Third Golden Key whose mystic sounds exemplify as each day passes the duty of service to our fellow beings and to ADMETE reads: The Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual says: The complete cipher, Pi Tau Pi, signifies Alpha Chi Omega. this emblem and give it into your keeping. 'Rice' can be seen. In this valley dwelt a maiden. Carnations. 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