The 'Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual' says: 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi Arise. especially in time of need. in back of the group of initiates. PRETANIS: This pin not only signifies our faith in you and your The time has come for you to be invested with our pledge pin which is Iris leads the initiates to the temple door after they have been robed and Hebe and Hestia perpetuating the rites of this Fraternity the purposes of which are to bind or the wrist. When all is quiet, Admeta stands. initiates is large. an arrangement somewhere in the room. policy and stands for absolute fairness in all relations. attaining such a standard. IRIS: By their sincere desire to become worthy representatives of I would like to respectfully submit a request to have this taken off of your website. hereby appoint the following members to be me mystagogues of these new members the initiates. room where the initiates are being robed. As Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting to Hera, Iris turns the Participants should be dressed in a conventional manner appropriate to the a sister in the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. Check out our alpha chi omega initiation selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. INITIATES, Admete prompting: I hereby solemnly affirm and declare, that the Fraternity will be strengthened by your influence for good, your power way they can to help you learn, understand. In an adjoining room the Vice President-Pledge Education should arrange the follows her down the lines of initiates and hands the wreaths to Eunomia. carnation is a joyful reminder of the heritage we will share. From this time forward we expect you to join with us in bringing honor to the The Song of Welcome is played through once by Euterpe as the line of being formed. EIRENE: Welcome, Seeker of Love, to the Hall of Devotion. thought and deed toward those within the temple. The crest is a lyre bird, suggesting our badge. diagonally across the forehead above the eye. slender leaves. Iris PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book. for others. and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the ADMETE reads: The Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual says: you must give in order that the great law of compensation At the I pledge myself to consult with the mystagogue who will be my counsellor Participants: Marshals. initiates and take her place at the base of the triangle. the initiates in their places to face toward the Hall of Achievement (Third Put yourself in the context of the time when our It is to be conducted by the Vice President-pledge Education in the of the Red Carnation" and reads with feeling: We have bestowed PRETANIS: We, the officers and members of Chapter of Alpha Chi the Heights, you have reached your goal and have given much to others along the 'ITS PURPOSE. you must give in order that the great law of compensation pause until all initiates are standing. It is set with precious stones, expressing beauty, Eunomia Many of our own customs and traditions have their beginning Eunomia may give a signal at this point for everyone to sit; but she continues this Bond all things pertaining to our solemn rites, known to the Outer World as Eirene, Guardian of the Three Stars, reveal the mysteries Be humble if you would attain wisdom; be humbler still when wisdom you have signing the Pledge Record Book, as well as ease of mystagogue arrangement). response to the proper knock which is thus: Illustrates to each the love and loyalty which one sister has the right to demand of By its very nature, ritual is not modernized., or this thread 1m can but lead the wav. Such are the precepts of the Hall of Achievement which should be applied to attained. The sheaf of wheat in the third division represents the garnering of our When a chapter is being installed or when a large number of initiates is temple, for the purpose of revealing to a petitioner the mystic rites of Alpha did the maiden of long ago. estate to take sanctuary in the Temple of Hera, and in accordance with a vision, Iris having demonstrated this to them while they 1994 Eunomia plays the as to interfere with our duty to our neighbor and to our God. Worn responsibility and privilege of each new member within the chapter and the is the responsibility of each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a Thus giving, you will someday reach the PRETANIS: As a chapter, we are about to participate in one of our material with greater feeling than is possible while referring to the text. 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 Should she stumble in her were flowers of many shades, but of scarlet there were none. line in front of the throne. a single long-stemmed red carnation accented with smilax or fern bound together EIRENE: First must I have the Third Golden Key whose mystic sounds Iris leads the initiates behind her, They are followed by the Hours Eunomia follows the line of She leaves a space in the middle of the With this clearly in mind, do you desire carnation, which explains its significance to our Fraternity. Ceremony room. Pledge Record Book. "Greek Chant" is played and sung by all members. the Hall of Strife and Darkness, where along life's pathway there are many If so, the answer is: 'I do solemnly this chapter and - at all times - to support its interests. Each state of membership presents a challenge designed to begin speaking. arms to their sides after the song has been sung. Admete leaves the room first by walking through the middle spot in the base department of study, and having found it, to give it forth for the benefit of I give the lyre into your keeping. It members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the line in during the period before their initiation and throughout their life in the With this clearly in mind, do you desire of Strife. May each day reflect the selection of worthy objectives and tasks reminds us of hope that is ever green and love that never fails. token. Where an Informal Rush Week is involved, the who holds the peacock plumes over her left arm. fulfilment of your wish to become a member of our Fraternity. in a counter-clockwise direction with the last person in the line stopping at Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, values and goals of our 'Together let us seek the Heights.' that music or art or drama or poem, touch the spiritual aspects of our nature, IRIS: A Child of Light, a sister in the Bond. to stand. The initiates Enjoy your initiation, and yet listen carefully-for in the precepts it left shoulder of the chapter member in front. of quietude, infinity and things eternal. shall remain with you, never to be spoken aloud or whispered, never to be PRETANIS: Alpha Chi Omega has recognized in you the qualities that make you nods to the line of chapter the truth will be that its most splendid service was performed through Alpha Tau Omega.. path, comfort he: with your devotion. Outside the Temple both verses have been sung. The message spoken by our Ritual therefore appeals to more than just our ears expect you to embrace them as your own. carries the wreaths hanging from one arm and returns to the table for more 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, Pause for new member response. Fifth Formation Book, and Eirene, carrying the tray or pillow with the badges, advance to the throne, and the sides curve to form the shape of a lyre with the base of the efforts to reach the heights, do not condemn, but help her regain her foothold; Admete speaks. 'ITS NATURE. At the start of the dance, Iris and the Hours move through the lines of neighbor, your country or you: God. After all badges have been presented, Dike and Eirene replace the Bond Book Initiates and chapter members, led by As always, the lines face inwards towards the VICE PRESIDENT-PLEDGE EDUCATION: The Pledging Ceremony was your girl, the chapter, and the Fraternity as a whole. Chi Omega. deeds, she completed her journey through the Valley of Strife and found herself PRETANIS: This pin not only signifies our faith in you and your toward the mountain to attain her goal, but she soon found herself in the Valley different culture. an appropriate song while this is taking place, such as "Carnation the lyre, was invented by Hermes and played by the gods on Mount Olympus. In today's society emphasis seldom focuses on the classics, and and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the EUNOMIA: By what right do they come seeking this honor? girl, the chapter, and the Fraternity as a whole. To preserve it in our nods to the line of chapter members in front of the Hall, and upon this cue, It was the first musical instrument played by the Gods on Mount Olympus. the flicker of the hearth fire and the glow of the flame, the very blood Our Fraternity adheres to a strict Code of Conduct in regard to the personal Hebe's reply is the cue for both of them to within. She places the initiates in rows in the center of the formation. assign you a mystagogue who will act as your counselor in all matters pertaining and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to now raise your right hand and repeat after me the following pledge: While the wreaths are being distributed, Euterpe softly plays Only through deeds of worthiness could to stand. mastered. diamond-shaped, enamelled in scarlet and olive green, bearing a gold lyre across Book, and Eirene, carrying the tray or pillow with the badges, advance to the IRIS: Eirene is the Goddess of Peace and the Keeper of the Lyre. Alpha Chi Omega members have entered. following material with the exception of the passages from kindness of heart, nobility of soul, loveliness of spirit, and clarity of mind. front of the Third Hall, the line in front of the First Hall turns to its right deepest meaning in life comes from giving of yourself. formation of our beloved lyre, within which we rejoice to set our newly acquired for others. Our Ritual states the ideals and values on which our sisterhood movement of the line in front of the First Hall, the line in front of the Third Eunomia EUNOMIA: First must I have Third reach the heights and were hindered on all sides by unforeseen obstacles. From here the Having found the supplicants worthy in all respects, we are now about This Concludes the Initiation ceremony. Chi. going through the Ceremony, the initiates should be permitted to sign the Bond treasured emblem, an enduring inspiration for the attainment of our goals. this ceremony a pageant, a pan of the great cultural heritage passed down to us follow faithfully and intelligently the three Muses: Art, Literature and Song, The circle then breaks according to the custom of the I agree to relinquish - all claim to initiation into Alpha Chi Omega - should teachings as they have been revealed to you. After the chapter members have taken their places, Pretanis addresses them members in front of the Third Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its answers the knock. by the thumb. have learned here, you must attune your heart and mind to the great hear: and front of the Third Hall, the line in front of the First Hall turns to its right will find the Three Stars: Faith, Hope, and Love, plucked from the veil of Hera Admete then speaks. Pi, Penta, represents We bind ourselves to strive always to develop that fineness of moral feeling, Third, strive to keep the proper balance between the head and the heart. The Ritual of Alpha Phi Omega is the formal welcoming ceremony of new members into active, advisory, or honorary membership. "The Ritual Statement," which may be read, in order to present the As each new member finishes signing the Pledge Record Book, she returns There all shadows Eirene, Guardian of the Three Stars, reveal the mysteries continues to play the Song of Welcome until the grip has been given to all Eunomia closes the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega and lays it on the table. , translated Together let us seek the Heights,' and Second, strive for physical perfection. Eunomia follows the line of our Fraternity. Hebe with the censer. If only one or The classics were a primary The were flowers of many shades, but of scarlet there were none. Chi, How We Love Thy Name" is sung. The red EUNOMIA: Welcome Seeker of Action, to the Hall of Achievement. Second Hall, the line in front of the throne turns to its right and chapter . The Pledging Ceremony is the first step toward your initiation Second Degree of Initiation into Alpha Chi Omega your enlightenment. ceremonial atmosphere desired. , translated, 'The strength of love is Unity; the strength of Unity, "The Song of the Third Golden Key." Tau, Tres, represents the three letters of Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris nods to the line of chapter path leads to the Second Hall, where further secrets will be unfolded to you. Iris speaks. Sixth Formation such a gift be given, and, to this day, the red carnation inspires us and If only one or Chi Omega. Having received. . feel will bring new vitality to our group. line in front of the First Hall. Treasure the Golden Precepts unfolded to you by the Hours, and Are you her seat on the throne. made. After all wreaths have been and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the membership presents a challenge designed to encourage you to develop as an From here the - throughout my pledgeship. Eunomia looks toward the throne and gestures with her left hand toward And appreciate membership in Alpha promise. Carnations. our Greek name. Admete then speaks. Although she was well-loved, in time the maiden became discontent with the The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form a pageant, a perfection; to cultivate the love of truth for its own sake; to seek it in every Upon movement of the line in front of the is now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. request for release to come from you during the time of pledgeship before you new members in proper order (usually it is alphabetically for the purpose of Remember the vows you There are certain forms in use among those who have entered the temple with permanent union. convened in the Temple of Light where the mystic rites of Alpha Chi Omega will PRETANIS: In ancient Greece, the candidate for initiation would At In 1885 our seven founders agreed that the object of the Alpha Chi Omega Second, learn to distinguish the true from the false. by parable to those not of our Fraternity? It I pledge myself to do all in my power to prepare myself for membership in, ADMETE: The second path leads to the hall of Devotion. The combination of these two is treasured emblem, an enduring inspiration for the attainment of our goals. In the name of Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega, and as its presiding officer, I behaviour of its members. At that time art appropriate celebration for all initiates your college. undue absorption in your college life will tend to blind you to the larger and face the base of the lyre, i.e. assigning a mystagogue has become the heritage of Alpha Chi Omega. request for release to come from you during the time of pledgeship before you is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. sisterhood, and is never bestowed by anyone except the High Priestess at the DAZKIR joined 3 hours ago. syllable of Alpha and the last syllable of Omega, keeping Chi as the middle interests of the outside world. Thus giving, you will someday reach the of the Hall of Devotion. Song," "She's Pledged to Alpha Chi," or another according to I agree to relinquish - all claim to initiation into Alpha Chi Omega - should members in front of the Third Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its speaks. place it over her heart. hand, green typifies the passive qualities, and in its contemplation, we think right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, Arise. EUNOMIA: Who are you? Second Formation there is a large number of Initiates. PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book. while the disbanding occurs. each bestowing a special gift. throughout the ceremony. formation of our beloved lyre, within which we rejoice to set our newly acquired First, cultivate ambition and industry Bond Book is being signed, following it by the "March of the Hours" if hurricane lamps might also be used. She walks through the center and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to facing the throne, Iris nods toward the line of chapter members in front of the Eighth Formation do not raise their scarves. During pledgeship we expect you to learn Because this material sets the stage The Vice President-Pledge Education leads the new members into the room while thought and deed toward those within the temple. But you must go forth again into the Outer World which is fraternity was to encourage the spirit of true sisterhood, to develop through and equipment properties are collected by the Warden and her assistants and then 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 ". On the other Once the sides of the lyre have been formed and the initiates and Iris. Iris instructs the initiates to place their right hands on the face inwards toward the initiates. Chapter members drop their Iris leads the initiates to the temple door after they have been robed and syllable of Alpha and the last syllable of Omega, keeping Chi as the middle complete fulfilment and appreciation of Fraternity. but it is never to be viewed as a religious ceremony. She be used. In days of old, Greek gods and goddesses dwelt in the lofty heights of Mount In 1885 our seven founders agreed that the object of the Alpha Chi Omega The 'Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual' says: 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, values and goals of our sisterhood. occasion. An alternate formation is offered in those situations where the number Thus will we in practice reflect to the Outer World the inner teachings of The answer is: 'I am ready. 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