the goal. Your deeds are deserving of praise and honor and shall serve as an example
in ancient Greek folklore. harmony and clarity. assign you a mystagogue who will act as your counselor in all matters pertaining
remained thereafter as its most exalted priestess. It is set with precious stones, expressing beauty,
Iris moves to
slender leaves. 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. that music or art or drama or poem, touch the spiritual aspects of our nature,
stir our aesthetic sensibilities. Second Hall, the line in front of the throne turns to its right and chapter
Our Ritual states the ideals and values on which our sisterhood
120 years later, Chi Omega has become the largest fraternal organization in the world with over 330,000 initiates and 178 collegiate chapters. their scarves to the right shoulder of the chapter member next to them, and the
. "Greek Chant" is played and sung by all members. you would keep this flame forever bright, remember to give unceasingly of the
When all are in place and the "Song of the First Golden Key" has
two short, one long. name from the Bond Book.
pan of the life of every member, that her formal education, so far removed from
Remember, also, that
ADMETE: Stranger, you are on the threshold of a great and mystic
The answer is, 'I do.
first two verses of the Song of the Living Lyre are sung. Iris leads the initiates to the temple door after they have been robed and
to the number of new members should be on a small tray on the same table as the
From here on, you will learn to extend loyalty of
in back of the group of initiates. Since partnering with Feeding America, Lambda Chi Alpha chapters and colonies have collected over 10 million pounds of food. upon the altar. Eunomia guards the temple door and makes certain that only
size a the room and are to be facing toward Admete. In the second division there are Three Stars which correspond to the three
Tau, Tres, represents the three letters of
I give the lyre into your keeping. class. Admete then speaks. And finally, we declare that this Bond shall be forever unalterable, except
During the following dialogue, the singular form is used if there is but one
Wisdom. above the eyebrow line of the eye. sign is made by extending the index and middle fingers of the hand to a straight
will enhance the effect Otherwise, consideration should be given to having such
higher things of life. temple through this hall. She
members in front of the Third Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its
DIKE holds up a picture of the coat of arms and points to the various parts
complete fulfilment and appreciation of Fraternity. Iris speaks. New Members: Gray Raven joined 1 hour ago. perpetuating the rites of this Fraternity the purposes of which are to bind
an appropriate song while this is taking place, such as "Carnation
The way I interpret Alpha Chi Omega's Ritual is this: If you're leading the kind of life that makes the people around you proud, you're doing a good job. constant striving for excellence in our individual and collective endeavors.
Book, and Eirene, carrying the tray or pillow with the badges, advance to the
ADMETE: Let us together sing praises to our living lyre. that the Fraternity will be strengthened by your influence for good, your power
members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the line in
in back of the group of initiates. Fraternity: You are now ready to have the more confidential portions of Alpha
responsive to her needs; and to guard her character from the breath of slander. Remember well the lesson in the 'Legend of the Red Carnation' that the
arms to their sides after the song has been sung. The Ritual of Alpha Phi Omega is the formal welcoming ceremony of new members into active, advisory, or honorary membership. I agree to relinquish - all claim to initiation into Alpha Chi Omega - should
Also, for each new member, there should be
be used. If the Bond Book has been pre-signed,
efforts to reach the heights, do not condemn, but help her regain her foothold;
Treasure the Golden Precepts unfolded to you by the Hours, and
Eirene
by the thumb. initiate is immediately ready to follow her predecessor. All
In voting, the formal sip is the right hand over the heart. Recruitment is the "what" and Ritual is the "why.". During pledgeship we expect you to learn
mysteries of the Hall of Achievement. Outer World.' . class. All of the graces were present at her birth,
In order to understand and enjoy your initiation more fully, you should know
Eunomia demonstrates both knocks by rapping on the table as she speaks. The cornerstone of our Temple is the secret motto,
Scholastically it will be necessary far you to attain a minimum average of at
syllable. the Children of Light. Second, learn to distinguish the true from the false. at the left side of Dike, facing the initiates. great love which you have received. of achievement. line in front of the throne. The Pledging Ceremony is the first step toward your initiation
"hollow square." I pledge myself to consult with the mystagogue who will be my counsellor
while the disbanding occurs. ADMETE: We, the children of Light, are convened in this, our
Iris turns the initiates in their places to face toward
Book, and Eirene, carrying the tray or pillow with the badges, advance to the
There you
In voting, the formal sip is the right hand over the heart. PRETANIS: Alpha Chi Omega has recognized in you the qualities that make you
Let us raise our voices in solemn chant. deepest meaning in life comes from giving of yourself. In 1885 our seven founders agreed that the object of the Alpha Chi Omega
Answer, two short, two long. Eighth Formation
which he sought to attain. You may rely on
Remember the vows you
The Pledging Ceremony should be held in a room which will enhance the
Admete. Admete repeats the following each time she hands a
Once Iris has led the initiates into the temple,
society. girl, the chapter, and the Fraternity as a whole. If one string fails to answer,
The sheaf of wheat in the third division represents the garnering of our
Initiates repeat: I am ready. The 'Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual' says: 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi
EUNOMIA: There is a legend concerning our flower, the red
All nature is organized
were flowers of many shades, but of scarlet there were none. We bind ourselves to keep forever secret from every person not dedicated to
This ceremony is clearly a liminal moment that has been ritualized. use the same slow step used throughout the ceremony with the right hand on the
perfect mangle. Ceremony. focus of intellectual pursuit, and the imagery exhibited in mythology was viewed
Third, practice honor, uprightness and fairness. ascending the Mountain of Light. 'ITS PURPOSE. about the Fraternity, the beliefs upon which it was founded, its development and
It is set with precious stones, expressing beauty,
Before you take your first step, O Seeker of Light consider carefully our
EIRENE: First must I have the Third Golden Key whose mystic sounds
initiates and take her place at the base of the triangle. The answer is: 'I am ready. ' request for release to come from you during the time of pledgeship before you
She set forth
It is
anyone of us should become disconnected from this fraternity, we do most
Pressures, one long,
badge to Iris or the initiated Alpha Chi Omega relative or significant alumna if
She
demonstrates the formation of the sign and giving of the salute as she
allegiance. face inwards toward the initiates. ADMETE: You are now within the Temple of Light where all is
you must give in order that the great law of compensation
by the scroll which represents our secret Bond. Pretanis should have a list of the mystagogue-mystagee
This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Wisdom. perfection; to cultivate the love of truth for its own sake; to seek it in every
the Hall of Strife and Darkness, where along life's pathway there are many
Because we realize it
name, our motto and other things pertinent to our Fraternity. Iris enters leading the initiates, each one having her right hand on the left
Worn
Second Formation
pause until all initiates are standing. societies. The message spoken by our Ritual therefore appeals to more than just our ears
harmony of spirit which carries to the Outer World the radiance of the light
Chi Omega Prelude to Initiation will be taking place on February 3, 2023 at 4:30 PM (ET). will enhance the effect Otherwise, consideration should be given to having such
counter-clockwise direction, reforming the line in front of the throne. "Greek Chant." and Greeting to Hera, and Admere speaks. membership presents a challenge designed to encourage you to develop as an
Initiation Ceremony
Fraternity. Fraternity. 7. . We bind ourselves to endeavor to attain intellectual, moral and physical
highest attainments. perpetuating the rites of this Fraternity the purposes of which are to bind
Open Book. Chapter members again sing the
upon the altar. It has been your privilege to enrol yourself as one of
promise.
Fourth Formation
She walks through the center
Consider
The circle then breaks according to the custom of the
To all of which I pledge my most solemn word of honor. Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris. In today's society emphasis seldom focuses on the classics, and
Such are the precepts of the Hall of Achievement which should be applied to
Founders created our lovely Initiation Ceremony. Thought you all should know about it. Inside the Temple
Theres no information on that secret meaning. Contents 1 Chi Omega's size, compared to other women's organizations and sororities 1.1 Chi O as a fraction of all sororities 2 Chi O initiation practices 3 The True Story of the Founding of Chi Omega 4 =Additional Comment transfered 5 The Chi Omega Amphitheater 6 Fair use rationale for Image:Chi omega badge.jpg Remember the vows you
PRETANIS: As a chapter, we are about to participate in one of our
Pledging Ceremony
There you will find the open book
Are you
'Together let us seek the Heights.' Initiates sign their names in alphabetical order in the Bond Book, together
"Greek Chant" softly while the initiates are entering and being
contains you will find many meaningful guidelines for living. far removed from common affairs to have an earthly origin. They are placed in equal rows.determined by the number of initiates and the
It is the responsibility of
Once Admete
She leaves a space in the middle of the
and the chapter members in the sides of the lyre walking in a double line. to stand. Iris sees that each
demonstrates and says, "Pretanis" as she gives the sign. a sister in the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. From here the
Eunomia demonstrates both knocks by rapping on the table as she speaks. First, cultivate tolerance and open-mindedness. written, carved, or painted or to be otherwise communicated either directly or
EIRENE: Welcome, Seeker of Love, to the Hall of Devotion. She conducts them to the
ADMETE: As you go forth from this temple, each of you bears a
constant striving for excellence' in our individual and collective endeavors. But you must go forth again into the Outer World which is
red carnation, carried a message of brightness and served as an illustration of
altar on which Eirene places the tray. in all that you attempt; strive for knowledge, but let knowledge go hand in hand
Our Ritual states the ideals and values on which our sisterhood
At the
now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. If
shall remain with you, never to be spoken aloud or whispered, never to be
After all badges have been presented, Dike and Eirene replace the Bond Book
Thus will we in practice reflect to the Outer World the inner teachings of
SororityLettersShop. observed on the first day of March and is called Hera Day, coinciding with the
During your pledgeship, you learned the non-secret features of au:
which binds all Alpha Chi Omegas together over eternity would be lost. alpha-chi-omega-ritual.pdf - Free download as PDF File (.pdf) or read online for free. Before you may be free of these temptations, harmony within must be
of the Red Carnation. Our colors, scarlet and olive green, symbolize for us many phases of life. foothold and shielded them with her love and devotion. and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to
When all are in place, the soloist sings
'Rice' can be seen. reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. there is a large number of Initiates. dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. Participants should be dressed in a conventional manner appropriate to the
First, strive for harmony in all things. Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting, to Hera as the lyre is
Second Formation
feel will bring new vitality to our group. Although she was well-loved, in time the maiden became discontent with the
With this clearly in mind, do you desire
Thus was it held divine by the Greeks from whom it was handed
We bind ourselves to strive always to develop that fineness of moral feeling,
All
skies, where it is still to be seen as the constellation Lyra, with Vega as its
They raise their scarves by
Pretanis, and is saluted by a special sign which is made thus: Eunomia
reach the heights and were hindered on all sides by unforeseen obstacles. ADMETE: Candidates, do you find your heart and mind in accord with
meeting all obligations to the chapter, and abiding by federal, state and
Eunomia, Guardian of the Sheaf reveal the
fraternity was to encourage the spirit of true sisterhood, to develop through
refinement;
Within this temple there are three pathways: the Halls of Wisdom. counter-clockwise direction with the rising steps in time to the music until
Within this temple there are three pathways: the Halls of Wisdom. Thus a "U" is formed by the two lines
Once Iris has led the initiates into the temple,
Iris and Eunomia stand behind the group of initiates. tray or pillow with the badges from the altar and stands near Hestia. by the thumb. teachings. Euterpe
ADMETE: Prepare yourself to hear the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega to
First Formation changes to the Second Formation. made. should disrobe in a separate room, and Iris should remain with them until they
Remember, also, that
dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology.
written, carved, or painted or to be otherwise communicated either directly or
From here on, you will learn to extend loyalty of
ADMETE: You have now heard The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. The two upper, outer jewels, Faith and Hope, point to all that
When she reached the pinnacle of the Mountain, she was greeted by the
May we carry with us into
together with the closest bonds all those who take upon themselves its vows, to
the five letters of Alpha and Omega. Related Questions for Cultures & Groups. left shoulder of the chapter member in front. Eunomia
You will be answered by two short, and two long knocks. Because this material sets the stage
Your willingness to enter the portal imposes upon you a
pan of the life of every member, that her formal education, so far removed from
kindness of heart, nobility of soul, loveliness of spirit, and clarity of mind. this line turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly in a
Chi Omega. The Vice President-Pledge Education leads the new members into the room while
other fraternity. are initiated into full membership. This ancient background is reflected in the attire
do not raise their scarves. sisterhood. have sworn to maintain. in a counter-clockwise direction until the head of the line reaches the middle
If
feel will bring new vitality to our group. Eunomia looks toward the throne and gestures with her left hand toward
Hesria hands the badge to Admete as Dike reads each
her seat on the throne. If you would like to see the full document, please download it from the WIKI LEAKS archive.
distributed, Eunomia and Iris return to behind the table. Pledge pins equal
essential jewels in our badge. estate to take sanctuary in the Temple of Hera, and in accordance with a vision,
Bond Book is being signed, following it by the "March of the Hours" if
which you should become acquainted. the "Greeting to Hera." Outside the Temple
because of you. Worn
and empty tray or pillow on the altar, and they, along with Iris, move to stand
initiates, each taking a row, and congratulate the initiates and give them the
pronounce judgment upon others and let harmony be the keynote in your relations
the Children of Light. Do you solemnly promise that the secrets of this night
that the Fraternity will be strengthened by your influence for good, your power
Eunomia places a wreath on each initiate's head. When all are in place and the "Song of the Third Golden
I pledge myself to do all in my power to prepare myself for membership in,
In turn, the
and the chapter members in the sides of the lyre walking in a double line. The grip should be covered with two hands. The
Book just before the Ceremony begins. enclosing the group of initiates. did the maiden of long ago. When all are in place and the "Song of the First Golden Key" has
Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris
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
Each state of membership presents a challenge designed to
aloud?
Iris, after assisting with moving initiates forward to sign, takes her place
The
A slow, not hesitating step is used. Pledge pins equal
At the start of the dance, Iris and the Hours move through the lines of
Chi Omega. the lyre, was invented by Hermes and played by the gods on Mount Olympus. All of the graces were present at her birth,
nobility of character, strength of intellect and kindness of hem inherent in
All
material with greater feeling than is possible while referring to the text. everything that is noble-good, and true. such a gift be given, and, to this day, the red carnation inspires us and
Priestess of the Temple, it becomes my joyous duty to pronounce you as one of
The Vice President-Pledge Education should memorize the
Once the verse has been sung, Euterpe continues to
its requirements. IRIS: Eirene is the Goddess of Peace and the Keeper of the Lyre. Although we require your undivided loyalty, we
path leads to the Second Hall, where further secrets will be unfolded to you. carnation is a joyful reminder of the heritage we will share. reminds us of hope that is ever green and love that never fails. At that very moment, a new flower sprang up along the paths traveled by the
During the following dialogue, the singular form is used if there is but one
She leaves a space in the middle of the
bottom of the backend of their scarves, to the right shoulder of the chapter
keeping them ever before us, may we climb onward and upward to the better,
EUNOMIA: Who are you? bread of wisdom. Pause for new member response. Sixth Formation
form the base of the lyre, facing the throne, in as many rows as necessary to
When she reached the pinnacle of the Mountain, she was greeted by the
bottom of the backend of their scarves, to the right shoulder of the chapter
occasion. form the base of the lyre, facing the throne, in as many rows as necessary to
'Together let us seek the heights.' did the maiden of long ago. First, cultivate ambition and industry
Vote 0 Admete then repeats the following to each individual initiate as the badge is
badge to Iris or the initiated Alpha Chi Omega relative or significant alumna if
Eunomia, Guardian of the Sheaf reveal the
for the pageant to follow, it is recommended that the initiates be robed before
Euterpe finishes
From this time forward, may our temple be strengthened by the
Fraternity. during the period before their initiation and throughout their life in the
ADMETE: In the name of Hera, our patron goddess, and as High
classical influence in this present time, may be supplemented and enhanced by an
which the structure of our fraternal life is built. Those who have accepted the invitation extended by Alpha Chi Omega must be
Alpha Chi Omega is proud to join with other Greek organizations to celebrate National Ritual Celebration Week, March 3-7, 2014. Three stones are required to represent the three stars, and these form our
Second, cultivate an appreciation for the Fine Arts. that I do accept the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega and that I will keep its statutes
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permanent union. room where the initiates are being robed. Before you can apply what you
to unlock for them the door leading to the inner temple. throughout the ceremony. Pledge Record Book. Thus, through her noble
discord arises and the melody is lost; for they are inseparably bound together
in loyalty and love and that I will endeavor at all times to bring honor to the
Prepare yourself now for your journey along the mystic pathways leading to
Pretanis then reads the list. 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. hand, green typifies the passive qualities, and in its contemplation, we think
first step toward initiation into Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity. ancient symbols of mythology. is the responsibility of each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a
at the left side of Dike, facing the initiates. In conducting formal meetings, the Chair is addressed by her Greek name,
When all are in place and the "Song of the Second Golden Key" has been
You are about to be conducted into the presence of those who are
purity, truth, and light. should occur. of new members is nearly equal to the number of chapter members. and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the
Each
were flowers of many shades, but of scarlet there were none.
I pledge myself to consult with the mystagogue who will be my counsellor
time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold
be revealed to you. Under this impetus I wrote a constitution and initiation ritual, emphasizing. Scribd is the world's largest social reading and publishing site. Iris leads the initiates behind her, They are followed by the Hours
EUNOMIA: Initiates, please kneel, while upon your head I place
of Light, and the maiden, gazing at its mystical radiance, found the
Once Admete
Iris takes her place at the left side of
turns to Iris who receives and returns the grip in demonstration while Eunomia
initiate is immediately ready to follow her predecessor. These are to be
Obviously not asking specific rituals or anything like that here, just wondering if I can/should prepare in any way. undue absorption in your college life will tend to blind you to the larger
Second Degree of Initiation into Alpha Chi Omega
, translated Together let us seek the Heights,' and
Dike carrying the Bond
When all are in place, the soloist sings
Chi Omega Prelude to Initiation will be taking place on February 24, 2023 at 4:00 PM (ET). Initiates sign their names in alphabetical order in the Bond Book, together
Thus youre your life show forth the ideals of our
given to the Warden to hold until the time of pin presentation. and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the
its face. You have come here in response to our invitation, extended because we believe
PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book. Middle and index finger are thus extended
EUNOMIA: Who are they, and what do they come seeking? Scholastically it will be necessary far you to attain a minimum average of at
individual chapter, allowing the new members to receive the congratulations of
Alpha Chi Omega has
together with the closest bonds all those who take upon themselves its vows, to
pans picturing the trinity within our Ritual.