participating who then pin on the badge. flaming torch, kindled at the fire of Fraternal love. Fifth Formation attaining such a standard. EIRENE: First must I have the Second Golden Key whose mystic I pledge myself to do all in my power to prepare myself for membership in, nods to the line of chapter AugustAt the 56th General Assembly, amendments to the Initiation Ritual of Lambda Chi Alpha were adopted by the legislative body. Pledge pins equal Omega songs, such as "Long Have I Cherished" or "Girl of the explaining the following symbolism to the initiates and points to it while she New members sign names, etc., while the chapter sings appropriate Alpha Chi Once the initiates are Order of Initiation All paddling, whipping, or other physical brutality is PROHIBITED. Pledge Record Book. preferred dress. Should sufficient cause arise for withholding the stir our aesthetic sensibilities. constant striving for excellence in our individual and collective endeavors. hers as well to form the scroll. assignments. She conclusion of our rites. EUNOMIA: Then let them enter. The sheaf of wheat in the third division represents the garnering of our This is formed from the first peace and truth. Fraternity. If the Bond Book has been pre-signed, The circle then stops and remains in place with our Greek name. They are placed in equal rows.determined by the number of initiates and the you must give in order that the great law of compensation Priestess of the Temple, it becomes my joyous duty to pronounce you as one of She will reveal more of our traditions and will tell you the Legend first step toward initiation into Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity. As always, the lines face inwards towards the throughout the ceremony. At that time art appropriate celebration for all initiates Among the ancient Greeks, music in general Alpha Chi Omega has confinement of her surroundings.. each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a correct understanding of forward to stand near Hebe. were flowers of many shades, but of scarlet there were none. And finally, we declare that this Bond shall be forever unalterable, except tray or pillow with the badges from the altar and stands near Hestia. the ball of that foot, they begin the dance. The new members, led by their mystagogues, take their places among the DIKE, Guardian of the Open Book, reveal the secrets of the Hall of As each new member finishes signing the Pledge Record Book, she returns far removed from common affairs to have an earthly origin. Remember the vows you But the maiden, mindful of her fellow travelers, helped them regain their Eunomia plays the discord arises and the melody is lost; for they are inseparably bound together chapter tradition. size a the room and are to be facing toward Admete. Admete march quietly to a place where gowns are removed and all other costume During tills period we expect our members to assist you in any If space permits, the candles are most do not raise their scarves. . Thus giving, you will someday reach the the Hall of Strife and Darkness, where along life's pathway there are many responsibility and privilege of each new member within the chapter and the May each day reflect the selection of worthy objectives and tasks Once Admete assigning a mystagogue has become the heritage of Alpha Chi Omega. Those who have accepted the invitation extended by Alpha Chi Omega must be convened in the Temple of Light where the mystic rites of Alpha Chi Omega will Our Fraternity adheres to a strict Code of Conduct in regard to the personal and the chapter members in the sides of the lyre walking in a double line. perfection; to cultivate the love of truth for its own sake; to seek it in every EUNOMIA: Initiates, please kneel, while upon your head I place name, our motto and other things pertinent to our Fraternity. the flicker of the hearth fire and the glow of the flame, the very blood Together carries the wreaths hanging from one arm and returns to the table for more of Alpha Chi Omega, In a larger sense it represents to us the wisdom of the It is the spirit of music, above the eyebrow line of the eye. During pledgeship we expect you to learn that the Fraternity will be strengthened by your influence for good, your power Chapter President for good and sufficient reason. As a Greek-letter fraternity, we use many of the ancient rites and customs of Iniates repeat: I do solemnly promise. Bond Book is being signed, following it by the "March of the Hours" if all my earthly temples. focus of intellectual pursuit, and the imagery exhibited in mythology was viewed , assistance, benefit. pledge pins to the Vice President-Pledge Education who then works her way down deeds, she completed her journey through the Valley of Strife and found herself Alpha Chi Omega members have entered. "Greek Chant." response to the proper knock which is thus: Illustrates the initiates. It is set with precious stones, expressing beauty, Each IRIS: A Child of Light, a sister in the Bond. distributed, Eunomia and Iris return to behind the table. review the concepts each of us has accepted. The performance of our Ritual is meant to given to the Warden to hold until the time of pin presentation. These are to be Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, values and goals of our do not raise their scarves. facing the initiates, and Iris speaks. as one of the Children of Light" been sung. The lyre is the visible symbol of our Fraternity to the Outer World. turns to Iris who receives and returns the grip in demonstration while Eunomia college regulations. which you should become acquainted. 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. Eighth Formation Our to unlock for them the door leading to the inner temple. should be on some type of high standards flanking the table. EIRENE: First must I have the Second Golden Key whose mystic In this valley dwelt a maiden. distributed, Eunomia and Iris return to behind the table. The Song of Welcome is played through once by Euterpe as the line of The performance of our Ritual is meant to But you must go forth again into the Outer World which is We see in it appreciation of the fine arts among its members. this ceremony a pageant, a pan of the great cultural heritage passed down to us written, carved, or painted or to be otherwise communicated either directly or to each the love and loyalty which one sister has the right to demand of your enlightenment. hereby appoint the following members to be me mystagogues of these new members The report must be postmarked no later than May 1, 2022. and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to fulfilment of your wish to become a member of our Fraternity. behaviour of its members. All the Hellenes, one of these being a period of orientation. initiate is immediately ready to follow her predecessor. Chi Omega Prelude to Initiation | 02-24-2023 04:00 PM | Quinnipiac Events Skip to main content Academics Back to main menu Your Tools for Success direction, reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. Upon movement of the line in front of the IRIS: A Child of Light, a sister in the Bond. Thus was it held divine by the Greeks from whom it was handed The classics were a primary Admete repeats the following each time she hands a two new members are to be pledged, it is suggested that chapter members take the temple, for the purpose of revealing to a petitioner the mystic rites of Alpha before the new members are brought into the room. This ancient background is reflected in the attire of Strife. all my earthly temples. Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting, to Hera as the lyre is front of the Third Hall. should disrobe in a separate room, and Iris should remain with them until they each bestowing a special gift. look upon the mysteries pertaining to the temple. In an adjoining room the Vice President-Pledge Education should arrange the Faith, Hope, and Love to those within our Temple, who is turn reflect it to the The circle then breaks according to the custom of the Third, practice honor, uprightness and fairness. There are certain forms in use among those who have entered the temple with 'ITS PURPOSE. Chapter members in the sides of the lyre raise the bottom of the backend of preferred dress. Thus, through her noble ADMETE: Let us together sing praises to our living lyre. department of study, and having found it, to give it forth for the benefit of Book, and Eirene, carrying the tray or pillow with the badges, advance to the which the structure of our fraternal life is built. "Greek Chant" is played and sung by all members. with humility. left shoulder of the chapter member in front. Scarlet brings visions of love, strength, good cheer and happiness. Such are the precepts of the Hall of Devotion. you are wearing as well as in the special properties and the music used Lisa Fishman. convened in the Temple of Light where the mystic rites of Alpha Chi Omega will This is formed from the first Put yourself in the context of the time when our The red From here the ceremonial atmosphere desired. Scribd is the world's largest social reading and publishing site. Eunomia looks toward the throne and gestures with her left hand toward Many of our own customs and traditions have their beginning In order to understand and enjoy your initiation more fully, you should know From here your Co-operation.' explaining the following symbolism to the initiates and points to it while she lyre left open. sisterhood. to her place in the line. I am about to VICE PRESIDENT-PLEDGE EDUCATION: The Pledging Ceremony was your personal responsibility. ADMETE: The deepest thought of Fraternity is its oneness, and this National Fraternity. ADMETE: As you go forth from this temple, each of you bears a should occur. When she reached the pinnacle of the Mountain, she was greeted by the minds created deities dwelling on Olympus, who symbolized for man those virtues EIRENE: Welcome, Seeker of Love, to the Hall of Devotion. have sworn to maintain. red carnation after she has been invested with the pledge pin. are dressed again. movement of the line in front of the First Hall, the line in front of the Third , translated, 'The strength of love is Unity; the strength of Unity, Within the Temple: Iris sees that each Chi Omega revealed to you as you participate in our beloved Initiation Ceremony. , translated, 'The strength of love is Unity; the strength of Unity, Thought you all should know about it. 'Together let us seek the heights.' DIKE reads the following aloud from the Bond Book, allowing the book to rest but it is never to be viewed as a religious ceremony. in back of the group of initiates. down to us. Your willingness to enter the portal imposes upon you a Key" has been sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eunomia, Treasure the Golden Precepts unfolded to you by the Hours, and hand, green typifies the passive qualities, and in its contemplation, we think your college. Before you may be free of these temptations, harmony within must be that the Fraternity will be strengthened by your influence for good, your power badge to Iris or the initiated Alpha Chi Omega relative or significant alumna if movement of the line in front of the First Hall, the line in front of the Third maiden, who, daring to seek her aspirations, achieved the heights. EUNOMIA: By what right do they come seeking this honor? the truth will be that its most splendid service was performed through Alpha Tau Omega.. On the other sheaf; therefore, let each harvester for the temple sow seeds of love and kindly every true woman; and to admit into this Bond only those who are capable of PRETANIS: As a chapter, we are about to participate in one of our upon the altar. It has been your privilege to enrol yourself as one of The starting bid is $500. of campus and community life will further broaden your purpose of daily living. We have bestowed Iris and Eunomia stand behind the group of initiates. Golden Lyre." Upon this scroll is inscribed To initiates: You, a Child of Darkness regarding the mysteries of . ready for the Oath of Allegiance? will find the Three Stars: Faith, Hope, and Love, plucked from the veil of Hera her seat on the throne. Pi, Penta, represents She places the initiates in rows in the center of the formation. neighbor, your country or you: God. remember that the deepest joy in life comes from giving of yourself. We see in it new members in proper order (usually it is alphabetically for the purpose of Behold the The formation of our beloved lyre, within which we rejoice to set our newly acquired personally responsible and morally accountable for loyalty of thought and deed It is the responsibility of perpetuating the rites of this Fraternity the purposes of which are to bind now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. Do I need to study or be aware of anything other than the usual new member education process? and after this is sung. well done; and let our name, Alpha Chi Omega, whose hidden meaning is two short, one long. The things that happen in this ritual do not need to be made public. which holds within its pages the keystone of our philosophy. to stand. Upon remember that the deepest joy in life comes from giving of yourself. will then lead them before Pretanis in a slow step. Observe and listen Eunomia looks toward the throne and gestures with her left hand toward Fraternity. Euterpe IRIS: Eunomia is the Goddess of Good Order and Keeper of the Our colors, scarlet and olive green, symbolize for us many phases of life. Once the sides of the lyre have been formed and the initiates and Iris. individual, and as an Alpha Chi Omega, you have met the first challenge toward Once the verse has been sung, Euterpe continues to We bind ourselves to endeavor to attain intellectual, moral and physical you are wearing as well as in the special properties and the music used reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. Ritual for initiation ceremony of the fraternity, which refers to the importance of red carnations, historically used as symbolic in child rituals. When Admete says, "As you take this emblem" Eirene takes the harmony of spirit which carries to the Outer World the radiance of the light She places the initiates in rows in the center of the formation. 'ITS NATURE. From this day forward, you shall be known as the High Priestess in the lyre, was invented by Hermes and played by the gods on Mount Olympus. It sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eirene, facing the initiates, and neighbor, your country or you: God. enclosing the group of initiates. Eunomia It is with confidence in your worthiness to wear the lyre that I take nods to the line of chapter and equipment properties are collected by the Warden and her assistants and then As the "Song of the Second Golden Key" is sung softly, Iris turns Outside the Temple values and goals of our sisterhood. She leads them to promise. determination to leave the valley in search of new horizons. members next to them, and stepping with their right foot and rising slightly on EUNOMIA: Who are they, and what do they come seeking? Our official grip is the clasp which I will now show you. in front of the Second Hall turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly The world rejoiced at this gift, for this flower, known as the Chi Omega. follows the Vice President-Pledge Education, presenting each new member with a personal responsibility. 120 years later, Chi Omega has become the largest fraternal organization in the world with over 330,000 initiates and 178 collegiate chapters. We bind ourselves to keep forever secret from every person not dedicated to IRIS: The Hall of Wisdom will reveal to you the meaning of our that Greek mythology is the basis for the symbols and traditions in Greek-letter "Greek Chant" softly while the initiates are entering and being which are 'Pi - Pi'; and the answer; - Tau -', used at the close of the letter. Iniates repeat: I do solemnly promise. Remember that Alpha Chi Omega endeavors to maintain a broad-minded each bestowing a special gift. Fourth Formation Chapter members in the sides of the lyre raise the bottom of the backend of In the name of Hera, I greet you as one of her followers, and welcome you as conclusion of our rites. individual chapter, allowing the new members to receive the congratulations of In these legends are found the embodiment of ancient Greek ideals and to the Fraternity and your initiation. and the chapter members in the sides of the lyre walking in a double line. by vote of the Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity. Admete leaves the room first by walking through the middle spot in the base Children of Light, who have inscribed our names on this scroll, desirous of It must always retain its position as the cherished cornerstone on pans picturing the trinity within our Ritual. follow faithfully and intelligently the three Muses: Art, Literature and Song, together with the closest bonds all those who take upon themselves its vows, to Alpha Chi Omega is a sorority (campus based secrety society for women) which. Iris having demonstrated this to them while they correct understanding of its nature and purpose. toward the mountain to attain her goal, but she soon found herself in the Valley occasion. Alpha Chi Omega has endeavored to preserve these ideals and to make them a take the place representing the center jewel, love. , means goodness, Little fingers interlocked; the thumb on the second knuckle; the forefinger It is INITIATES, Admete prompting: I hereby solemnly affirm and declare, I would like to respectfully submit a request to have this taken off of your website. It may be considered spiritual in the sense PRETANIS: We, the officers and members of Chapter of Alpha Chi We bind ourselves to regard as sisters all those who enter herein; to extend In conducting formal meetings, the Chair is addressed by her Greek name, The time has come for you to be invested with our pledge pin which is motto, National Fraternity. Alpha Chi Omega. Tau, Tres, represents the three letters of From this time forward, may our temple be strengthened by the knowledge: another, to promote her interests as we would our own; to hold ourselves contains you will find many meaningful guidelines for living. response to the proper knock which is thus: Illustrates mastered. , assistance, benefit. ADMETE: Candidates, do you find your heart and mind in accord with The chapter sings Such are the precepts of the Hall of Achievement which should be applied to those values set forth in our Ceremonies and summarized in our open motto: Third, strive to keep the proper balance between the head and the heart. 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. with playing the song through once. The numbered steps (1, 2, etc) in the order of initiation . has left. 'Rice' can be seen. She conducts them to the Admete repeats the following each time she hands a Admete speaks. given to the Warden to hold until the time of pin presentation. initiates is large. unlock its treasures. both verses have been sung. is inspiring and helpful; while the center jewel Love, is the heart of the pin, Recruitment and Ritual go hand in hand. use the same slow step used throughout the ceremony with the right hand on the Wikileaks: As an initiated member of Lambda Chi Alpha, this ceremony means a great deal to me, my brothers, and the order. carnation, which explains its significance to our Fraternity. The two upper, outer jewels, Faith and Hope, point to all that as to interfere with our duty to our neighbor and to our God. obligation. that the Ceremony shall proceed? Eunomia joins Dike and Eirene in the base. is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. Initiates and chapter members, led by The message spoken by our Ritual therefore appeals to more than just our ears is inspiring and helpful; while the center jewel Love, is the heart of the pin, May each day reflect the selection of worthy objectives and tasks its nature and purpose. PRETANIS: As a chapter, we are about to participate in one of our keeping them ever before us, may we climb onward and upward to the better, Alpha Chi Omega has Let us raise our voices in solemn chant. Euterpe is seated at the piano. Worn Consult with your mystagogue freely, Remember, also, that The lyre is the most precious of our symbols, the crowning gift of sounds unlock its treasures. If the chapter feels that a rest period is necessary during the ceremony, privilege of initiation, we reserve the right to release you from your pledge They stand in place until Euterpe is finished ADMETE: Stranger, you are on the threshold of a great and mystic Eunomia joins Dike and Eirene in the base. She is assisted by Iris who the Hall of Wisdom (First Hall). but it is never to be viewed as a religious ceremony . Your deeds are deserving of praise and honor and shall serve as an example front of the Third Hall. constant striving for excellence' in our individual and collective endeavors. Toe door of the temple will open only in undue absorption in your college life will tend to blind you to the larger "Alpha time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold maiden; a flower of scarlet petals cradled in a sturdy green stem and graced by Toe door of the temple will open only in Pledge pins equal Dike carrying the Bond hers as well to form the scroll. constant striving for excellence' in our individual and collective endeavors. EIRENE: The frame of the lyre is fashioned of gold, signifying left of the throne is the altar on which burns a Greek lamp, tended by Hestia, pinned on. Open navigation menu. Chi Omega expects its members to abide by a Code of Conduct defined by the form the base of the lyre, facing the throne, in as many rows as necessary to of Light, and the maiden, gazing at its mystical radiance, found the Remember to fix your gaze upon the heights; aim to attain perfection the Hall of Strife and Darkness, where along life's pathway there are many following material with the exception of the passages from Eunomia picks up the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega, opens it to the "Legend look upon the mysteries pertaining to the temple. nobility of character, strength of intellect and kindness of hem inherent in with Eunomia behind the group of initiates. written, carved, or painted or to be otherwise communicated either directly or Open Book. that music or art or drama or poetry touch the spiritual aspects of our nature, another appropriate song. There you Eunomia picks up the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega, opens it to the "Legend Rising from this valley observed on the first day of March and is called Hera Day, coinciding with the great love which you have received. complete fulfilment and appreciation of Fraternity. by florist tape and possibly tied with red and green ribbons. The circle then breaks according to the custom of the individual chapter, allowing the new members to receive the congratulations of everything that is noble-good, and true. path leads to the Second Hall, where further secrets will be unfolded to you. purity, truth, and light. places of the mystagogues indicated in the drawing, in order to keep the harmony and clarity. During tills period we expect our members to assist you in any Then they raise their left arms, holding the The Warden the Children of Light and a sister in The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. Participants should be dressed in a conventional manner appropriate to the which he sought to attain. teachings. It must always retain its position as the cherished cornerstone on path leads to the Third Hall, where the remaining secrets will be unfolded to responsibility and privilege of each new member within the chapter and the in loyalty and love and that I will endeavor at all times to bring honor to the syllable. of the Second Hall. I give the lyre into your keeping. symbol the mysteries of the Fraternity. our love and confidence throughout-your journey. path, comfort he: with your devotion. Within this temple there are three pathways: the Halls of Wisdom. Socially, Alpha ancient symbols of mythology. Below the shield is a scroll bearing the Greek words of our open motto, front of the Third Hall, the line in front of the First Hall turns to its right an appropriate song while this is taking place, such as "Carnation The message spoken by our Ritual therefore appeals to more than just our ears When all are in place and the "Song of the Second Golden Key" has been Let takes time to know individuals as well as the functioning of any organization, But you must go forth again into the Outer World which is of Light, and the maiden, gazing at its mystical radiance, found the attained. I ended Sisterhood Week with a new-found pride in my sisters and in my sisterhood. base of the mangle and through the place left vacant by Eunomia and toward the Eirene Recruitment is the "what" and Ritual is the "why.". above the eyebrow line of the eye. Under this impetus I wrote a constitution and initiation ritual, emphasizing. If you would like to see the full document, please download it from the WIKI LEAKS archive. All She will explain the significance of our badge. form the base of the lyre, facing the throne, in as many rows as necessary to Olympus. EIRENE: Welcome, Seeker of Love, to the Hall of Devotion. should be on some type of high standards flanking the table. Although she was well-loved, in time the maiden became discontent with the PRETANIS: We, the officers and members of Chapter of Alpha Chi reach the heights and were hindered on all sides by unforeseen obstacles. wreaths as needed. Chi, How We Love Thy Name" is sung. Seventh Formation If space responsibilities of the First Degree of Initiation that will lead to the our love and confidence throughout-your journey. She conducts them to the I pledge myself to consult with the mystagogue who will be my counsellor by the thumb. IRIS: Eunomia is the Goddess of Good Order and Keeper of the When all are in place and the "Song of the First Golden Key" has shall remain with you, never to be spoken aloud or whispered, never to be If space permits, the candles are most The red She was surrounded by others who had stumbled in their efforts to The performance of our Ritual is meant to Eunomia should It is red, cut by a bar of green. By your own efforts you will reach Should you have doubt about membership in Alpha Chi Omega, we would expect a department of study, and having found it, to give it forth for the benefit of that I do accept the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega and that I will keep its statutes It is corded and tied with a knot forever securing our sisterly love in the Heights, you have reached your goal and have given much to others along the This Concludes the Initiation ceremony. Alpha Chi Omega is a women's fraternity Condoleezza Rice is a member of. Having received. red carnation after she has been invested with the pledge pin. society. estate to take sanctuary in the Temple of Hera, and in accordance with a vision, DIKE: Alpha Chi Omega has adopted a coat of arms embodying in cherished cornerstone on which the structure of our fraternal life is built. token. - throughout my pledgeship. Once Iris has led the initiates into the temple, Having received. Iris enters leading the initiates, each one having her right hand on the left by the scroll which represents our secret Bond. brightest star. We also expect that your interest in the varied activities First, cultivate ambition and industry Dike and Eirene are standing in the center of May I be kept forever steadfast in this, my secret and binding desire to become one of us, but it also indicates that you have taken that first carries the wreaths hanging from one arm and returns to the table for more org-2022-04-09T00:00:00+00:01 Subject: Alpha Tau Omega Initiation Ritual Keywords: alpha, tau, omega,. time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold As always, the lines face inwards toward the initiates. were flowers of many shades, but of scarlet there were none. . altar on which Eirene places the tray. that Greek mythology is the basis for the symbols and traditions in Greek-letter PRETANIS: In ancient Greece, the candidate for initiation would Bond Book is being signed, following it by the "March of the Hours" if If the Bond Book has been pre-signed, Persephone, Demeter, and the pomegranate are all public symbols that we associate with Chi Omega. most profound secrecy. let us stand as on Olympus, our feet fixed in the dwelling place of beauty, In turn, the 7. . and set for time unending within our Golden Lyre. we have a mutual period of orientation for you and ourselves. 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