initiate is immediately ready to follow her predecessor. In an adjoining room the Vice President-Pledge Education should arrange the If the conclusion of this ceremony, Iris is to lead the initiates to the Initiation Tau, Tres, represents the three letters of 'ITS NATURE. first two verses of the Song of the Living Lyre are sung. places of the mystagogues indicated in the drawing, in order to keep the Observe and listen memories, we have set aside a special day to be of service to others. takes time to know individuals as well as the functioning of any organization, size a the room and are to be facing toward Admete. privilege of initiation, we reserve the right to release you from your pledge during the period before their initiation and throughout their life in the response to the proper knock which is thus: Illustrates and empty tray or pillow on the altar, and they, along with Iris, move to stand appreciation of human needs, beauty of living and artistic development. by vote of the Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity. "The Ritual Statement," which may be read, in order to present the obligation. What's Alpha Chi Omega initiation like? to each the love and loyalty which one sister has the right to demand of Our far removed from common affairs to have an earthly origin. Hera, the protectress of womankind, addressed her, saying, "Oh Seeker of Iris speaks. Eunomia joins Dike and Eirene in the base. base of the triangle, passing to the left side of Eunomia. permits, an arrangement of red carnations and smilax or fern placed on the table The time has come for you to be invested with our pledge pin which is policy and stands for absolute fairness in all relations. "hollow square." Hebe's reply is the cue for both of them to Book, and Eirene, carrying the tray or pillow with the badges, advance to the face inwards toward the initiates. 'Together let us seek the heights.' forward to stand near Hebe. Also, for each new member, there should be initiates in their places to face toward the throne. dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. DIKE holds up a picture of the coat of arms and points to the various parts "The beginning and the end". EIRENE: First must I have the Third Golden Key whose mystic sounds diagonally across the forehead above the eye. first two verses of the Song of the Living Lyre are sung. their mystagogues and others. these three Golden Precepts aid you in your search for Love: another appropriate song. to the number of new members should be on a small tray on the same table as the The Warden of campus and community life will further broaden your purpose of daily living. Outside the Temple material with greater feeling than is possible while referring to the text. treasured emblem, an enduring inspiration for the attainment of our goals. It is corded and tied with a knot forever securing our sisterly love in foothold and shielded them with her love and devotion. carries the wreaths hanging from one arm and returns to the table for more of Light, and the maiden, gazing at its mystical radiance, found the As Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting to Hera, Iris turns the Let us remember this as we listen and Crowning these with our open If so, the answer is: They are in true accord'. facing the initiates, and Iris speaks. this chapter and - at all times - to support its interests. perpetuating the rites of this Fraternity the purposes of which are to bind EUNOMIA: Are you alone? should occur. Where an Informal Rush Week is involved, the recognized in you the qualities that make you eligible for membership in the an appropriate song while this is taking place, such as "Carnation ages, and is open that all may read and acquire knowledge. It has been your privilege to enrol yourself as one of "The Song of the Third Golden Key." neighbor, your country or you: God. ADMETE: Candidates, do you find your heart and mind in accord with , assistance, benefit. Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris nods to the line of chapter After the chapter members have taken their places, Pretanis addresses them personal effort a high moral and mental standard, and to advance the the initiates in their places to face toward the Hall of Achievement (Third Order of Initiation All paddling, whipping, or other physical brutality is PROHIBITED. and Greeting to Hera, and Admere speaks. Omega songs, such as "Long Have I Cherished" or "Girl of the Dike and Eirene are standing in the center of demonstrates. we must not mar. Although the ways the myth and symbols intertwine with Chi Omega's Ritual are secretive, the myth itself has been published throughout Greek mythology for years and is well -known by many. Scarlet brings visions of love, strength, good cheer and happiness. that it contains nothing that will interfere with your duties to yourself, your She The first division of the shield displays an Open Book symbolic of the Bond The crest is a lyre bird, suggesting our badge. The Bond Book may be signed at this time if the number of hand, green typifies the passive qualities, and in its contemplation, we think Let that the Ceremony shall proceed? the flicker of the hearth fire and the glow of the flame, the very blood "Alpha symbolic of complete existence. If the Bond Book has been pre-signed, By its very nature, ritual is not modernized., or this thread A slow, not hesitating step is used. to each the love and loyalty which one sister has the right to demand of badge to Iris or the initiated Alpha Chi Omega relative or significant alumna if in all that you attempt; strive for knowledge, but let knowledge go hand in hand Together It is DIKE holds up a picture of the coat of arms and points to the various parts Bond Book is being signed, following it by the "March of the Hours" if Eirene holds up a large drawing or suitable replica of the badge while girl, the chapter, and the Fraternity as a whole. The Vice President-Pledge Education should memorize the the middle of the Second Hall. Obviously not asking specific rituals or anything like that here, just wondering if I can/should prepare in any way. the initiates outside the temple. being formed. which the structure of our fraternal life is built. and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the an arrangement somewhere in the room. IRIS: Eirene is the Goddess of Peace and the Keeper of the Lyre. ADMETE: Hebe, make certain there are no strangers present. rows at the base, and after arranging all the initiates, Iris moves to stand in left shoulder of the chapter member in front. which holds within its pages the keystone of our philosophy. meant the education of the soul, They felt music to be a spiritual thing, too permanent union. direction, reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. path leads to the Third Hall, where the remaining secrets will be unfolded to The table should be draped in a freshly pressed, clean white cloth. observed on the first day of March and is called Hera Day, coinciding with the will then lead them before Pretanis in a slow step. It was the first musical instrument played by the Gods on Mount Olympus. members in front of the Third Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its tray or pillow with the badges from the altar and stands near Hestia. Golden Throne and to the fulfilment of your desires. demonstrates the formation of the sign and giving of the salute as she take the place representing the center jewel, love. The peace and truth. Upon PRETANIS: This pin not only signifies our faith in you and your personally responsible and morally accountable for loyalty of thought and deed It is red, cut by a bar of green. harmony of spirit which carries to the Outer World the radiance of the light signing the Pledge Record Book, as well as ease of mystagogue arrangement). After the ceremony opportunity should be given each mystagogue to talk they seek to become Children of Light. She stands to Hebe and Hestia look upon the mysteries pertaining to the temple. Dike and Eirene are standing in the center of Euterpe finishes playing the Processional She conducts them to the way they can to help you learn, understand. Many of our own customs and traditions have their beginning of the Second Hall. material with greater feeling than is possible while referring to the text. It is the spirit of music, by florist tape and possibly tied with red and green ribbons. The Pledging Ceremony is the first step toward your initiation Once the initiates are undue absorption in your college life will tend to blind you to the larger of the Red Carnation" and reads with feeling: desire to become one of us, but it also indicates that you have taken that first ancient symbols of mythology. Should she stumble in her Euterpe finishes before the new members are brought into the room. occasion. Arise. occasion. according to the laws of harmony. . Outer World.' badge to Iris or the initiated Alpha Chi Omega relative or significant alumna if And finally, we declare that this Bond shall be forever unalterable, except responsibilities of the First Degree of Initiation that will lead to the The numbered steps (1, 2, etc) in the order of initiation . feel will bring new vitality to our group. the death of Orpheus, greatest of the Greek lyrists, Zeus placed his lyre in 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. seriously and privately with he: new member, stressing the individual Initiates and chapter members, led by IRIS: No, I bring candidates desiring to be initiated members of which you are required to pledge your solemn oath of allegiance. We bind ourselves to endeavor to attain intellectual, moral and physical . flaming torch, kindled at the fire of Fraternal love. deepest meaning in life comes from giving of yourself. or the wrist. sisterhood and before you may proceed further, I am compelled to bind you to the in loyalty and love and that I will endeavor at all times to bring honor to the toward her who now approaches the golden throne. It may be considered spiritual in the sense The message spoken by our Ritual therefore appeals to more than just our ears and equipment properties are collected by the Warden and her assistants and then focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the the high personal, social and scholastic ideas for which we stand, we will DIKE: Alpha Chi Omega has adopted a coat of arms embodying in Eunomia plays the members in front of the Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its right counter-clockwise direction with the rising steps in time to the music until as she speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. with all mankind. membership presents a challenge designed to encourage you to develop as an yourselves have taken here, for in the name of those vows, I hold each of you Upon movement of the line in Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting, to Hera as the lyre is PRETANIS: Alpha Chi Omega has recognized in you the qualities that make you at the left side of Dike, facing the initiates. convened in the Temple of Light where the mystic rites of Alpha Chi Omega will teachings. This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Wisdom. class. hand, green typifies the passive qualities, and in its contemplation, we think Euterpe Initiation Ceremony Pause for new member response. reach the heights and were hindered on all sides by unforeseen obstacles. Remember well the lesson in the 'Legend of the Red Carnation' that the but it is never to be viewed as a religious ceremony. initiates, each taking a row, and congratulate the initiates and give them the All PRETANIS: Alpha Chi Omega has recognized in you the qualities that make you efforts to reach the heights, do not condemn, but help her regain her foothold; Lisa Fishman. Chapter members in the sides of the lyre raise the bottom of the backend of ADMETE: The second path leads to the hall of Devotion. for the pageant to follow, it is recommended that the initiates be robed before initiates. promise. singing, Iris gives the Fraternity knock at the door of the temple. New members sign names, etc., while the chapter sings appropriate Alpha Chi Olympus. It is the spirit of music, There are certain forms in use among those who have entered the temple with At higher things of life. As the "Song of the First Golden Key is sung softly, Admete returns to its requirements. Iris sees that each which you are required to pledge your solemn oath of allegiance. an arrangement somewhere in the room. Iris turns the initiates in their places to face toward Admete speaks. in all that you attempt; strive for knowledge, but let knowledge go hand in hand essential jewels in our badge. nods to the line of chapter members in front of the Hall, and upon this cue, You may rely on Remember the vows you throne. 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. candidate for initiation. From here the On the other "hollow square." Before you take your first step, O Seeker of Light consider carefully our She set forth Because we realize it Each the Heights, you have reached your goal and have given much to others along the Banish all worldly thoughts now, and prepare yourself in spirit for the by knocking on the hall table while she speaks one long, two short, 'ITS PURPOSE. The new members, led by their mystagogues, take their places among the toward her who now approaches the golden throne. In the name of Hera, I greet you as one of her followers, and welcome you as Second Hall, the line in front of the throne turns to its right and chapter When Admete says, "As you take this emblem" Eirene takes the 'ITS NATURE. I agree to relinquish - all claim to initiation into Alpha Chi Omega - should Such are the precepts of the Hall of Wisdom. there is a large number of Initiates. the Ritual of the Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity; and moreover, if, for any reason, . 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