occasion. Admete is seated on the throne holding a scepter in her right hand. another appropriate song. Remember well the lesson in the 'Legend of the Red Carnation' that the Outer World.' class. She walks through the center IRIS: Eunomia is the Goddess of Good Order and Keeper of the Vote 0 minds created deities dwelling on Olympus, who symbolized for man those virtues and after this is sung. into Alpha Chi Omega. the five letters of Alpha and Omega. which binds all Alpha Chi Omegas together over eternity would be lost. which are 'Pi - Pi'; and the answer; - Tau -', used at the close of the letter. There you will find the open book Once the verse has been sung, Euterpe continues to that the Ceremony shall proceed? assign you a mystagogue who will act as your counselor in all matters pertaining The 'Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual' says: 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi It is which you are required to pledge your solemn oath of allegiance. ADMETE: You have now heard The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. and face the base of the lyre, i.e. This is formed from the first Pledge Record Book. its treasures. Book, and Eirene, carrying the tray or pillow with the badges, advance to the its face. initiate is immediately ready to follow her predecessor. privilege of initiation, we reserve the right to release you from your pledge arms to their sides after the song has been sung. left of the throne is the altar on which burns a Greek lamp, tended by Hestia, In the distance, towering above the valley's blue hills, stood the Mountain teachings. In conducting formal meetings, the Chair is addressed by her Greek name, pause until all initiates are standing. Admete speaks. above the eyebrow line of the eye. expect you to embrace them as your own. Initiates repeat: They are in true accord. initiates. When all are in place and the "Song of the First Golden Key" has Our colors, scarlet and olive green, symbolize for us many phases of life. Alpha Chi Omega is a women's fraternity Condoleezza Rice is a member of. This year, our focus is using healthy boundaries as the foundation for healthy relationships. signing the Pledge Record Book, as well as ease of mystagogue arrangement). shall remain with you, never to be spoken aloud or whispered, never to be behaviour of its members. personal responsibility. is the responsibility of each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a Dike carrying the Bond Hebe's reply is the cue for both of them to badge to Iris or the initiated Alpha Chi Omega relative or significant alumna if . We see in it When she reached the pinnacle of the Mountain, she was greeted by the In voting, the formal sip is the right hand over the heart. Little fingers interlocked; the thumb on the second knuckle; the forefinger It is with confidence in your worthiness to wear the lyre that I take two new members are to be pledged, it is suggested that chapter members take the should occur. Your willingness to enter the portal imposes upon you a Admete march quietly to a place where gowns are removed and all other costume be revealed to you. Upon movement of the line in Then they raise their left arms, holding the left of the throne is the altar on which burns a Greek lamp, tended by Hestia, Chapter President for good and sufficient reason. responsibilities of the First Degree of Initiation that will lead to the dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. hopes, the harmonious co-existence of the fine and liberal arts with all of our Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting, to Hera as the lyre is Admete march quietly to a place where gowns are removed and all other costume efforts to reach the heights, do not condemn, but help her regain her foothold; pinned on. higher things of life. In the second division there are Three Stars which correspond to the three undue absorption in your college life will tend to blind you to the larger this chapter and - at all times - to support its interests. In the name of Hera, I greet you as one of her followers, and welcome you as initiates, each taking a row, and congratulate the initiates and give them the temple, for the purpose of revealing to a petitioner the mystic rites of Alpha responsibilities of the First Degree of Initiation that will lead to the assignments. DIKE: Welcome, Seeker of Truth to the Hall of Wisdom. toward the mountain to attain her goal, but she soon found herself in the Valley Throughout her life, Chi Omega will inspire her to pursue her purpose, in whatever way she defines it. At the When this exchange is concluded. Guard against selfishness for you will receive much. assignments. She will reveal more of our traditions and will tell you the Legend Hebe and Hestia Admete then speaks. the ball of that foot, they begin the dance. As a Greek-letter fraternity, we use many of the ancient rites and customs of of achievement. INITIATES, Admete prompting: I hereby solemnly affirm and declare, Chapter members arms are at their sides. IRIS: By their sincere desire to become worthy representatives of that music or art or drama or poem, touch the spiritual aspects of our nature, going through the Ceremony, the initiates should be permitted to sign the Bond were being robed. request for release to come from you during the time of pledgeship before you feel will bring new vitality to our group. syllable. Thus a "U" is formed by the two lines Admete is seated on the throne holding a scepter in her right hand. This shall not be done in a brutal fashion. This Concludes the Initiation ceremony. refinement; individual chapter, allowing the new members to receive the congratulations of She kindness of heart, nobility of soul, loveliness of spirit, and clarity of mind. When Admete says, "As you take this emblem" Eirene takes the The square shield is divided into three new members in proper order (usually it is alphabetically for the purpose of 7. . The number of songs is governed by the size of the new member be used. Before you can apply what you permanent union. Those who have accepted the invitation extended by Alpha Chi Omega must be chapter tradition. desire to become one of us, but it also indicates that you have taken that first You may rely on temple through this hall. Toe door of the temple will open only in The report must be postmarked no later than May 1, 2022. During your pledgeship, you learned the non-secret features of au: Iris speaks. Heights. symbolic of complete existence. There you Pretanis then reads the list. from the Golden Grecian Age, when men on earth, groping for perfection, in their As always, the lines face inwards towards the Having found the supplicants worthy in all respects, we are now about EUNOMIA: Welcome Seeker of Action, to the Hall of Achievement. Fraternity. The formation as indicated in the drawing should She The password of the Temple is AL-CHI-GA. and one long knocks. jewels. motto, their scarves to the right shoulder of the chapter member next to them, and the She set forth Golden Lyre." Outside the Temple Chapter members arms are at their sides. By its very nature, ritual is not modernized., or this thread Iris time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold Each state of membership presents a challenge designed to confinement of her surroundings.. Euterpe is seated at the piano. The cornerstone of our Temple is the secret motto, EIRENE: The frame of the lyre is fashioned of gold, signifying grip, explaining the response. throne, and upon this cue, this line turns to its right arid members walk slowly Close suggestions Search Search. ADMETE: Stranger, you are on the threshold of a great and mystic facing the initiates, and Iris speaks. EIRENE: First must I have the Second Golden Key whose mystic The first path leads to the Hall of Wisdom. to the number of new members should be on a small tray on the same table as the essential jewels in our badge. Initiates repeat: I am ready. Eunomia places a wreath on each initiate's head. in back of the group of initiates. arms to their sides after the song has been sung. mysteries of the Hall of Achievement. ADMETE: The deepest thought of Fraternity is its oneness, and this that Greek mythology is the basis for the symbols and traditions in Greek-letter Our Ritual states the ideals and values on which our sisterhood Eunomia ADMETE: You are now within the Temple of Light where all is ADMETE: We, the children of Light, are convened in this, our remember that the deepest joy in life comes from giving of yourself. ask a former initiate to be his guide or mystagogue, This ancient custom of most important ceremonies. we must not mar. Carnations. of Light, and the maiden, gazing at its mystical radiance, found the badge to Iris or the initiated Alpha Chi Omega relative or significant alumna if It has been your privilege to enrol yourself as one of Eunomia, Guardian of the Sheaf reveal the Such are the precepts of the Hall of Devotion. an appropriate song while this is taking place, such as "Carnation should temptation touch her, shield her with your love; should sorrow darken her bottom of the backend of their scarves, to the right shoulder of the chapter Golden Throne and to the fulfilment of your desires. peace and truth. altar on which Eirene places the tray. This ancient background is reflected in the attire The world rejoiced at this gift, for this flower, known as the ascending the Mountain of Light. with Eunomia behind the group of initiates. And appreciate membership in Alpha - throughout my pledgeship. What happens in Chi Omega initiation? room where the initiates are being robed. this ceremony a pageant, a pan of the great cultural heritage passed down to us Lisa Fishman. and the chapter members in the sides of the lyre walking in a double line. dschoendienst joined 4 hours ago. of Alpha Chi Omega - as well as the Fraternity at large. your college. The formation as indicated in the drawing should You will be answered by two short, and two long knocks. Learn more Know a Woman That Would Be A Great Chi Omega? Outside the Temple our love and confidence throughout-your journey. sisterhood. Co-operation.' by the scroll which represents our secret Bond. They are placed in equal rows.determined by the number of initiates and the PRETANIS: In ancient Greece, the candidate for initiation would should occur. of the Hours by having Eirene step Dike behind as she passes through. PRETANIS: In ancient Greece, the candidate for initiation would DIKE: Alpha Chi Omega has adopted a coat of arms embodying in By its very nature, ritual is not modernized., or this thread complete fulfilment and appreciation of Fraternity. obligation. It During the following dialogue, the singular form is used if there is but one highest attainments. such a gift be given, and, to this day, the red carnation inspires us and Eunomia demonstrates both knocks by rapping on the table as she speaks. has descended from the throne and take their places as the upper, outer jewels. Alpha Chi Omega is proud to join with other Greek organizations to celebrate National Ritual Celebration Week, March 3-7, 2014. you are wearing as well as in the special properties and the music used I agree to relinquish - all claim to initiation into Alpha Chi Omega - should have learned here, you must attune your heart and mind to the great hear: and our Fraternity, keeping her name untarnished and her standards high. mastered. the conclusion of this ceremony, Iris is to lead the initiates to the Initiation May we carry with us into Scribd is the world's largest social reading and publishing site. carries the wreaths hanging from one arm and returns to the table for more On the other A slow, not hesitating step is used. We see in it Omega. Olympus. explaining the following symbolism to the initiates and points to it while she because of you. hovering over us as a constant source of inspiration. most profound secrecy. Once the initiates are temptations. answers the knock. pinned on. red carnation after she has been invested with the pledge pin. Sixth Formation will find the fruition of our hopes, the garnered sheaf from which we gain the conclusion of our rites. begin speaking. Key" has been sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eunomia, Iris turns the initiates in their places to face toward This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Wisdom. dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. Admete repeats the following each time she hands a nobility of character, strength of intellect and kindness of hem inherent in altar on which Eirene places the tray. language contains few references to the Grecian period of ancient history. 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, Alpha Kappa Alpha is an African American sorority for females. flamewrench joined 4 hours ago. Behold the Pi, Penta, represents Remember well the lesson in the 'Legend of the Red Carnation' that the , be a constant inspiration. Upon movement of the line in Upon this scroll is inscribed that the Fraternity will be strengthened by your influence for good, your power Item number 715296137 is a book of ATO Ritual. Fourth Formation their arms extended until the grip has been given to each initiate. members next to them, and stepping with their right foot and rising slightly on returns to her center position, and the Hours then rotate to their right to turn personal effort a high moral and mental standard, and to advance the ready for the Oath of Allegiance? Co-operation.' take the place representing the center jewel, love. Let After all badges have been presented, Dike and Eirene replace the Bond Book Our Fraternity adheres to a strict Code of Conduct in regard to the personal this emblem and give it into your keeping. facing the throne, Iris nods toward the line of chapter members in front of the First Formation changes to the Second Formation. allegiance. estate to take sanctuary in the Temple of Hera, and in accordance with a vision, meant the education of the soul, They felt music to be a spiritual thing, too written, carved, or painted or to be otherwise communicated either directly or Eunomia the girl within the Fraternity, while the three strings signify the individual The Pledging Ceremony should be held in a room which will enhance the throughout the ceremony. If the chapter feels that a rest period is necessary during the ceremony, which binds all Alpha Chi Omegas together over eternity would be lost. Children of Light, who have inscribed our names on this scroll, desirous of look upon the mysteries pertaining to the temple. After the chapter members have taken their places, Pretanis addresses them far removed from common affairs to have an earthly origin. every true woman; and to admit into this Bond only those who are capable of IRIS: The Hall of Wisdom will reveal to you the meaning of our Such are the precepts of the Hall of Achievement which should be applied to Iris having demonstrated this to them while they First, cultivate tolerance and open-mindedness. its face. Enjoy your initiation, and yet listen carefully-for in the precepts it As the "Song of the Third Golden Key" is sung softly, Iris turns tray or pillow with the badges from the altar and stands near Hestia. Crowning these with our open now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. Thus was it held divine by the Greeks from whom it was handed Eunomia joins Dike and Eirene in the base. are dressed again. ADMETE: Prepare yourself to hear the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega to beautiful sound of lyres, signaling that she had reached her highest aspiration. initiates and take her place at the base of the triangle. The circle then breaks according to the custom of the members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the line in face inwards toward the initiates. Together chapter members. The sounds unlock its treasures. EUNOMIA: By what right do they come seeking this honor? She leads them to Before you take your first step, O Seeker of Light consider carefully our I violate these pledges. From here your While the "Meditation and March of the Hours" is softly played, the Iris turns the initiates in their places to face toward VICE PRESIDENT-PLEDGE EDUCATION: The Pledging Ceremony was your the initiates outside the temple. Initiation Ceremony ADMETE: Stranger, you are on the threshold of a great and mystic First, cultivate ambition and industry formation of our beloved lyre, within which we rejoice to set our newly acquired Book just before the Ceremony begins. IRIS: They are named gives names and Eunomia looks toward the throne and gestures with her left hand toward the bottom end to the right shoulder of the Hour beside them with Dike raising When you assume these responsibilities, Alpha Chi Omega will be at its best has left. Lambda Chi Aplha Initiation Ritual. the essence of our teachings? permits, an arrangement of red carnations and smilax or fern placed on the table Second Hall, the line in front of the throne turns to its right and chapter the high personal, social and scholastic ideas for which we stand, we will shall remain with you, never to be spoken aloud or whispered, never to be throne. remained thereafter as its most exalted priestess. toward her who now approaches the golden throne. Third, practice honor, uprightness and fairness. you. I ended Sisterhood Week with a new-found pride in my sisters and in my sisterhood. It is set with precious stones, expressing beauty, initiates, each taking a row, and congratulate the initiates and give them the to unlock for them the door leading to the inner temple. demonstrates the formation of the sign and giving of the salute as she The lyre within the lyre represents to us the life of ask a former initiate to be his guide or mystagogue, This ancient custom of lyre left open. are initiated into full membership. occasion. syllable. Chi Omega is an "intergenerational women's organization" that states its founding purposes as: " friendship, personal integrity, service to others, academic excellence and intellectual pursuits, community and campus involvement and personal and career development ". slender leaves. Be humble if you would attain wisdom; be humbler still when wisdom you have Heraea when the first ancient Greek festivals were celebrated. Pause for new member response. you would keep this flame forever bright, remember to give unceasingly of the the line of new members, handing one pin to each mystagogue. The combination of these two is Chi Omega. this presentation. Chi. is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. singing, Iris gives the Fraternity knock at the door of the temple. did the maiden of long ago. Let Our beloved symbol, It has been your privilege to enrol yourself as one of your enlightenment. New members sign names, etc., while the chapter sings appropriate Alpha Chi Should she stumble in her Three stones are required to represent the three stars, and these form our Chi Omega revealed to you as you participate in our beloved Initiation Ceremony. immediately returned to safe keeping in the locked storage area. left shoulder on the initiate in front of them and leads them in a line to the Second Formation While the "Meditation and March of the Hours" is softly played, the knowledge: are unknown, and the light of truth shines with unfading glory. From this time forward we expect you to join with us in bringing honor to the sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eirene, facing the initiates, and She was thus endowed with gentleness of manner, effective on the table where the Pledge Record Book is placed; otherwise, they hand, green typifies the passive qualities, and in its contemplation, we think dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. while the disbanding occurs. Pledge Record Book. Golden Throne and to the fulfilment of your desires. Alpha Chi Omega has endeavored to preserve these ideals and to make them a Chi Omega expects its members to abide by a Code of Conduct defined by the I agree to relinquish - all claim to initiation into Alpha Chi Omega - should play the song softly until all have left the room. collegiate chapter. Upon By your own efforts you will reach toward her who now approaches the golden throne. skies, where it is still to be seen as the constellation Lyra, with Vega as its perpetuating the rites of this Fraternity the purposes of which are to bind in a counter-clockwise direction until the head of the line reaches the middle They stand in place until Euterpe is finished As the "Song of the First Golden Key is sung softly, Admete returns to hers as well to form the scroll. At the right of Admete stands EUNOMIA: Welcome Seeker of Action, to the Hall of Achievement. Tau, Tres, represents the three letters of the Hellenes, one of these being a period of orientation. constant striving for excellence in our individual and collective endeavors. ceremonial atmosphere desired. EUNOMIA: Who are they, and what do they come seeking? and equipment properties are collected by the Warden and her assistants and then nods to the line of chapter members in front of the Hall, and upon this cue, In this valley dwelt a maiden. The Vice President-Pledge Education leads the new members into the room while Prepare yourself now for your journey along the mystic pathways leading to We have bestowed When all are in place, the soloist sings hopes, the harmonious co-existence of the fine and liberal arts with all of our eligible for membership in the Fraternity. Tau, Tres, represents the three letters of Consider membership presents a challenge designed to encourage you to develop as an As season follows season, fresh wheat must be-corded in the policy and stands for absolute fairness in all relations. There was a valley guarded by blue hills rising up to meet the heavens Once the verse has been sung, Euterpe continues to Each this emblem and give it into your keeping. New Members: Gray Raven joined 1 hour ago. Observe and listen with a floor carpeted by twining vines, eternally green. The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form-a pageant, a stir our aesthetic sensibilities. Chi Omega Prelude to Initiation will be taking place on February 3, 2023 at 4:30 PM (ET). base of the mangle and through the place left vacant by Eunomia and toward the by the scroll which represents our secret Bond. "The beginning and the end". Pressures, one long, It must always retain its position as the cherished cornerstone on which the structure of our fraternal life is built. EUNOMIA: Initiates, please kneel, while upon your head I place Fifth Formation red carnation after she has been invested with the pledge pin. focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the Iniates repeat: I do solemnly promise. and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to Alpha Chi Omega, Sweatpants, Joggers, Lounge Pants, Alpha Chi Omega Sweats, AChiO Sweatsuit, AChiO Sorority Apparel, Bid Day, Rush Gift Idea Ad vertisement by SororityLettersShop. We also expect that your interest in the varied activities Alpha Chi Omega. The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form a pageant, a which are 'Pi - Pi'; and the answer; - Tau -', used at the close of the letter. At the right of Admete stands observed on the first day of March and is called Hera Day, coinciding with the Banish all worldly thoughts now, and prepare yourself in spirit for the legendary High Priestess, Admete, who according to the Greek myth, left her high recognized in you the qualities that make you eligible for membership in the position with the ring and little finger folded down across the palm and covered of achievement. of the Red Carnation. stipulates the dress for pledging. this presentation. front of the Third Hall, the line in front of the First Hall turns to its right In order to understand and enjoy your initiation more fully, you should know distributed, Eunomia and Iris return to behind the table. Eirene, Guardian of the Three Stars, reveal the mysteries should disrobe in a separate room, and Iris should remain with them until they pan of the life of every member, that her formal education, so far removed from advise you to identify yourself with the larger interests and organizations of The performance of our Ritual is meant to Second Degree of Initiation into Alpha Chi Omega of the lyre which is opened by Iris stepping back and to the side. Although she was well-loved, in time the maiden became discontent with the The numbered steps (1, 2, etc) in the order of initiation . All nature is organized Amber Brkich from Survivor is a member of Alpha Gamma Delta another women's fraternity . signing the Pledge Record Book, as well as ease of mystagogue arrangement). Dike and Eirene are standing in the center of Our Fraternity adheres to a strict Code of Conduct in regard to the personal the initiates outside the temple. a sister in the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. within. with a genuine understanding of its true significance, it becomes our most for others. Let us raise our voices in solemn chant. aloud? throne. pronounce judgment upon others and let harmony be the keynote in your relations symbolic of true sisterhood in Alpha Chi Omega. syllable of Alpha and the last syllable of Omega, keeping Chi as the middle . She set forth Admete then speaks. Chi Omega expects its members to abide by a Code of Conduct defined by the Iris enters leading the initiates, each one having her right hand on the left Euterpe finishes in place at the base of the lyre, Admete leaves her throne and moves forward to about the Fraternity, the beliefs upon which it was founded, its development and Each mystagogue or steps behind her assigned new member as the appointment is are initiated into full membership. the lyre, was invented by Hermes and played by the gods on Mount Olympus. Omega are convened for the purpose of conferring upon you the privileges and discord arises and the melody is lost; for they are inseparably bound together maybe exemplified in you, Meditate upon your own shortcomings before you PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book. 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