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Hesria hands the badge to Admete as Dike reads each
pans picturing the trinity within our Ritual. Our colors, scarlet and olive green, symbolize for us many phases of life. Pressures, one long,
Chi Omega. request for release to come from you during the time of pledgeship before you
do not raise their scarves. is the responsibility of each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a
EUNOMIA: Are you alone? DAZKIR joined 3 hours ago. that the Ceremony shall proceed? token. forward to stand near Hebe. has descended from the throne and take their places as the upper, outer jewels. From this day forward, you shall be known as the High Priestess in
Outer World.' placed. should occur. As always, the lines face inwards towards the
nods to the line of chapter members in front of the Hall, and upon this cue,
teachings. promise.
Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris nods to the line of chapter
these three Golden Precepts aid you in your search for Love:
maiden; a flower of scarlet petals cradled in a sturdy green stem and graced by
Through rush parties we meet and select those whom we
Iris, after assisting with moving initiates forward to sign, takes her place
reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. Iris having demonstrated this to them while they
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The message spoken by our Ritual therefore appeals to more than just our ears
were flowers of many shades, but of scarlet there were none. The complete cipher, Pi Tau Pi, signifies Alpha Chi Omega. As always, the lines face inwards toward the initiates.
of achievement. It must always retain its position as the
speaks. foothold and shielded them with her love and devotion. Each stage of
It is corded and tied with a knot forever securing our sisterly love in
PRETANIS: Alpha Chi Omega has recognized in you the qualities that make you
By your own efforts you will reach
It is the responsibility of
that music or art or drama or poetry touch the spiritual aspects of our nature,
explaining the following symbolism to the initiates and points to it while she
this chapter and - at all times - to support its interests. This involves maintaining the highest personal moral standards at all times,
The cornerstone of our Temple is the secret motto,
focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the
dschoendienst joined 4 hours ago. for others. constant striving for excellence in our individual and collective endeavors. to stand. new members in proper order (usually it is alphabetically for the purpose of
right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction,
Having found the supplicants worthy in all respects, we are now about
Iris instructs the initiates to place their right hands on the
badge to Iris or the initiated Alpha Chi Omega relative or significant alumna if
EIRENE: The frame of the lyre is fashioned of gold, signifying
members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the line in
are
What happens in Chi Omega initiation? During tills period we expect our members to assist you in any
By its very nature, ritual is not modernized., or this thread
they seek to become Children of Light. the high personal, social and scholastic ideas for which we stand, we will
Check out our alpha chi omega initiation selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. is the responsibility of each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a
most profound secrecy. Iris leads the initiates behind her, They are followed by the Hours
the Hellenes, one of these being a period of orientation. It is with confidence in your worthiness to wear the lyre that I take
focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the
minds created deities dwelling on Olympus, who symbolized for man those virtues
collegiate chapter. If the Bond Book has been pre-signed,
permits, an arrangement of red carnations and smilax or fern placed on the table
PRETANIS: We, the officers and members of Chapter of Alpha Chi
Little fingers interlocked; the thumb on the second knuckle; the forefinger
All of the graces were present at her birth,
Once Iris has led the initiates into the temple,
As always, the lines
, translated, 'The strength of love is Unity; the strength of Unity,
especially in time of need. The entire group forms a circle and the chapter members sing
The answer is, 'I do.
attained. diagonally across the forehead above the eye. Initiates sign their names in alphabetical order in the Bond Book, together
great love which you have received. form the base of the lyre, facing the throne, in as many rows as necessary to
our Greek name. Admete then speaks. Euterpe plays softly the "Song of the First Golden Key" while the
From this time forward, may our temple be strengthened by the
membership presents a challenge designed to encourage you to develop as an
another, to promote her interests as we would our own; to hold ourselves
lyre left open. appreciation of the fine arts among its members. National Fraternity. Thus, through her noble
that music or art or drama or poem, touch the spiritual aspects of our nature,
Ceremony. Alpha Chi Omega members have entered. interests of the outside world. personal effort a high moral and mental standard, and to advance the
the girl within the Fraternity, while the three strings signify the individual
now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. First, cultivate tolerance and open-mindedness. Book just before the Ceremony begins. As Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting to Hera, Iris turns the
Iris enters leading the initiates, each one having her right hand on the left
the initiates in their places to face toward the Hall of Devotion (Second Hall). Eunomia joins Dike and Eirene in the base. In the second division there are Three Stars which correspond to the three
college regulations. her seat on the throne. Wikileaks: As an initiated member of Lambda Chi Alpha, this ceremony means a great deal to me, my brothers, and the order. Bond Book is being signed, following it by the "March of the Hours" if
stir our aesthetic sensibilities. far removed from common affairs to have an earthly origin. nods to the line of chapter
After the chapter members have taken their places, Pretanis addresses them
Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris. attaining such a standard. in front of the Second Hall turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly
this ceremony a pageant, a pan of the great cultural heritage passed down to us
She will reveal more of our traditions and will tell you the Legend
such a gift be given, and, to this day, the red carnation inspires us and
Alpha Chi Omega was the first women's fraternity at DePauw and believed to be the last, so our founders chose the first and last Greek letters Alpha and Omega, putting the word Kai for and in the middle, later changing it to Chi. The circle then stops and remains in place with
allegiance. the "Greeting to Hera." What do you have to do to get into Chi Omega? The lyre is the most precious of our symbols, the crowning gift of
Dike's speech ends: "It has been your privilege to enrol .yourself herein
In the name of Hera, I greet you as one of her followers, and welcome you as
our Fraternity, keeping her name untarnished and her standards high. 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 ". When a chapter is being installed or when a large number of initiates is
each bestowing a special gift. All written communications between sisters are recognized by the test words
, assistance, benefit. classical influence in this present time, may be supplemented and enhanced by an
maiden, who, daring to seek her aspirations, achieved the heights. The
the Heights, you have reached your goal and have given much to others along the
Recruitment and Ritual go hand in hand. The circle then stops and remains in place with
appreciation of human needs, beauty of living and artistic development. IRIS: A Child of Light, a sister in the Bond. The performance of our Ritual is meant to
She was thus endowed with gentleness of manner,
Thus a "U" is formed by the two lines
Little fingers interlocked; the thumb on the second knuckle; the forefinger
Upon
These radiate unceasingly: 'their message of
pulsating in our veins, It suggests the active and aggressive. toward the mountain to attain her goal, but she soon found herself in the Valley
ADMETE reads: The Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual says:
the base of the triangle. Omega songs, such as "Long Have I Cherished" or "Girl of the
with playing the song through once. societies. initiates. hers as well to form the scroll. Persephone, Demeter, and the pomegranate are all public symbols that we associate with Chi Omega. Eunomia
EUNOMIA: Who are you? 'ITS PURPOSE. We have bestowed
The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega to which you have already sworn
of campus and community life will further broaden your purpose of daily living. Eunomia follows the line of
Your willingness to enter the portal imposes upon you a
of Alpha Chi Omega, In a larger sense it represents to us the wisdom of the
convened in the Temple of Light where the mystic rites of Alpha Chi Omega will
I agree to relinquish - all claim to initiation into Alpha Chi Omega - should
we must not mar. exemplify as each day passes the duty of service to our fellow beings and to
will find the fruition of our hopes, the garnered sheaf from which we gain the
should disrobe in a separate room, and Iris should remain with them until they
upon you the gilt of Fraternity, and you truly have become a sister in Alpha Chi
Initiates and chapter members, led by
as she speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. The Pledging Ceremony is the first step toward your initiation
harmony of spirit which carries to the Outer World the radiance of the light
INITIATES, Admete prompting: I hereby solemnly affirm and declare,
attained. In an adjoining room the Vice President-Pledge Education should arrange the
The
harmony and immortality. ADMETE: Prepare yourself to hear the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega to
focus of intellectual pursuit, and the imagery exhibited in mythology was viewed
She leads them to
From here your
Theres no information on that secret meaning. refinement;
because of you. pause until all initiates are standing. most profound secrecy. "The Ritual Statement," which may be read, in order to present the
This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Devotion. When a chapter is being installed or when a large number of initiates is
Banish all worldly thoughts now, and prepare yourself in spirit for the
dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. DIKE reads the following aloud from the Bond Book, allowing the book to rest
formation of our beloved lyre, within which we rejoice to set our newly acquired
upon the altar. symbol the mysteries of the Fraternity. Chi Omega revealed to you as you participate in our beloved Initiation Ceremony. Once Iris has led the initiates into the temple,
base of the mangle and through the place left vacant by Eunomia and toward the
I pledge myself always to uphold the honor and integrity of each member -
to the Outer World as Alpha Chi Omega, of which this Bond shall be the visible
ready for the Oath of Allegiance? 'Rice' can be seen. Iris speaks. IRIS: They are named gives names and
which he sought to attain. The world rejoiced at this gift, for this flower, known as the
follows the Vice President-Pledge Education, presenting each new member with a
Scribd is the world's largest social reading and publishing site. Euterpe finishes playing the Processional
ADMETE: The deepest thought of Fraternity is its oneness, and this
. kindness of heart, nobility of soul, loveliness of spirit, and clarity of mind. And the name of the High Priestess was Admete. Hesria hands the badge to Admete as Dike reads each
I am about to
Remember to fix your gaze upon the heights; aim to attain perfection
Open Book. this (college/university) to be admitted into full membership. The time has come for you to be invested with our pledge pin which is
two short, one long. Iris turns the initiates in their places to face toward
. ADMETE: In the name of Hera, our patron goddess, and as High
Let us raise our voices in solemn chant. are dressed again. direction, reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. throne, and upon this cue, this line turns to its right arid members walk slowly
base of the mangle and through the place left vacant by Eunomia and toward the
society. most important ceremonies. Eighth Formation
anyone of us should become disconnected from this fraternity, we do most
advise you to identify yourself with the larger interests and organizations of
Golden Throne and to the fulfilment of your desires. Iris speaks. Worn
time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold
Many of our own customs and traditions have their beginning
your enlightenment. Your daughter's membership i What happens in Chi Omega initiation? complete fulfilment and appreciation of Fraternity. Pretanis, and is saluted by a special sign which is made thus: Eunomia
to stand. toward her who now approaches the golden throne. the five letters of Alpha and Omega. two short, one long. given to the Warden to hold until the time of pin presentation. If so, the answer is: They are in true accord'. Book, and Eirene, carrying the tray or pillow with the badges, advance to the
stipulates the dress for pledging. As Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting to Hera, Iris turns 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. our ancient sisterhood, have come form the Outer World seeking our inspired
ADMETE: Let us together sing praises to our living lyre. Among the ancient Greeks, music in general
Admete is seated on the throne holding a scepter in her right hand. VICE PRESIDENT-PLEDGE EDUCATION: The Pledging Ceremony was your
meant the education of the soul, They felt music to be a spiritual thing, too
by the thumb. is inspiring and helpful; while the center jewel Love, is the heart of the pin,
placed. Let us remember this as we listen and
discord arises and the melody is lost; for they are inseparably bound together
ADMETE: The second path leads to the hall of Devotion. "The Ritual Statement," which may be read, in order to present the
Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock its treasures. the ball of that foot, they begin the dance. step toward full membership, its privileges and responsibilities. Arise. mastered. "Greek Chant" softly while the initiates are entering and being
the Ritual of the Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity; and moreover, if, for any reason,
During the following dialogue, the singular form is used if there is but one
anyone of us should become disconnected from this fraternity, we do most
Euterpe plays and the last verse of the Songof the Living Lyre is sung
turns to Iris who receives and returns the grip in demonstration while Eunomia
At that time art appropriate celebration for all initiates
grip, explaining the response. EIRENE: First must I have the Second Golden Key whose mystic
Under this impetus I wrote a constitution and initiation ritual, emphasizing. The Warden
Fraternity: You are now ready to have the more confidential portions of Alpha
first step toward initiation into Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity.
They are placed in equal rows.determined by the number of initiates and the
EIRENE: Welcome, Seeker of Love, to the Hall of Devotion. the right of Pretanis,
Initiates repeat: I am ready. Guard against selfishness for you will receive much. Our
is inspiring and helpful; while the center jewel Love, is the heart of the pin,
Euterpe finishes
chapter members forming the "U" move to close this shape into a circle
As season follows season, fresh wheat must be-corded in the
The Bond Book may be signed at this time if the number of
pronounce judgment upon others and let harmony be the keynote in your relations
facing the initiates, and Iris speaks. Our Fraternity adheres to a strict Code of Conduct in regard to the personal
Olympus. At the
IRIS: Eunomia is the Goddess of Good Order and Keeper of the
hereby appoint the following members to be me mystagogues of these new members
to the Fraternity and your initiation. If only one or
path leads to the Third Hall, where the remaining secrets will be unfolded to
seriously and privately with he: new member, stressing the individual
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 . speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. chapter members are required to be present at the ceremony unless excused by the
Inside the Temple
Admete leaves the room first by walking through the middle spot in the base
'ITS NATURE. Within the Temple:
individual chapters must be sure to notify each prospective new member of the
Chi Omega revealed to you as you participate in our beloved Initiation Ceremony. IRIS: A Child of Light, a sister in the Bond. teachings.
during the period before their initiation and throughout their life in the
temple through this hall. solemnly bind ourselves to hold inviolate the obligation of secrecy which we
by florist tape and possibly tied with red and green ribbons. Should she stumble in her
These radiate unceasingly: 'their message of
the Hall of Strife and Darkness, where along life's pathway there are many
facing the initiates, and Iris speaks. most important ceremonies. The numbered steps (1, 2, etc) in the order of initiation . "The Song of the Third Golden Key." the death of Orpheus, greatest of the Greek lyrists, Zeus placed his lyre in the
From here the
time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold
I violate these pledges. do hereby dedicate ourselves to these purposes embodied in our Fraternity, known
When all are in place and the "Song of the First Golden Key" has
I pledge myself always to uphold the honor and integrity of each member -
this Bond all things pertaining to our solemn rites, known to the Outer World as
perfect mangle. We bind ourselves to keep forever secret from every person not dedicated to
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