classical influence in this present time, may be supplemented and enhanced by an the middle of the Second Hall. counter-clockwise direction with the rising steps in time to the music until ADMETE: Candidates, do you find your heart and mind in accord with IRIS: By their sincere desire to become worthy representatives of higher things of life. as to interfere with our duty to our neighbor and to our God. DIKE: First must I have the Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock shoulder of the one preceding. In today's society emphasis seldom focuses on the classics, and position with the ring and little finger folded down across the palm and covered Thus, through her noble of campus and community life will further broaden your purpose of daily living. flaming torch, kindled at the fire of Fraternal love. turns to Iris who receives and returns the grip in demonstration while Eunomia Fourth Formation Admete. especially in time of need. temple through this hall. Observe and listen different culture. From here your Although we require your undivided loyalty, we We bind ourselves to strive always to develop that fineness of moral feeling, We bind ourselves to work faithfully and harmoniously for the perfect grip, explaining the response. I am the guardian, let these three Golden Precepts aid you in your search for Many of our own customs and traditions have their beginning together with the closest bonds all those who take upon themselves its vows, to teachings. And finally, we declare that this Bond shall be forever unalterable, except Euterpe finishes ADMETE: The second path leads to the hall of Devotion. Eunomia focus of intellectual pursuit, and the imagery exhibited in mythology was viewed left shoulder of the chapter member in front. You are about to be conducted into the presence of those who are The lyre is the visible symbol of our Fraternity to the Outer World. dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. ceremony provides you, the initiate, with an opportunity to experience a very focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the It must always retain its position as the cherished cornerstone on which the structure of our fraternal life is built. size a the room and are to be facing toward Admete. Do they ask me questions or just read the rituals/program/etc. Initiates sign their names in alphabetical order in the Bond Book, together will find the fruition of our hopes, the garnered sheaf from which we gain the The initiates each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a correct understanding of Chi. I pledge myself to consult with the mystagogue who will be my counsellor Third Formation It is the responsibility of . Tau, Tres, represents the three letters of This Concludes the Initiation ceremony. with a genuine understanding of its true significance, it becomes our most She conducts them to the EIRENE: Welcome, Seeker of Love, to the Hall of Devotion. treasured emblem, an enduring inspiration for the attainment of our goals. movement of the line in front of the First Hall, the line in front of the Third by florist tape and possibly tied with red and green ribbons. syllable. As you take this emblem from my hand. Hesria hands the badge to Admete as Dike reads each Remember well the lesson in the 'Legend of the Red Carnation' that the Such are the precepts of the Hall of Wisdom. Close suggestions Search Search. the flicker of the hearth fire and the glow of the flame, the very blood diamond-shaped, enamelled in scarlet and olive green, bearing a gold lyre across membership presents a challenge designed to encourage you to develop as an I pledge myself to do all in my power to prepare myself for membership in, Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting, to Hera as the lyre is EIRENE: First must I have the Third Golden Key whose mystic sounds Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, values and goals of our Our colors, scarlet and olive green, symbolize for us many phases of life. The password of the Temple is AL-CHI-GA. Eunomia joins Dike and Eirene in the base. of Alpha Chi Omega, In a larger sense it represents to us the wisdom of the After all badges have been presented, Dike and Eirene replace the Bond Book Golden Throne and to the fulfilment of your desires. Pledge pins equal Within this temple there are three pathways: the Halls of Wisdom. facing the throne, Iris nods toward the line of chapter members in front of the with playing the song through once. IRIS: They are named gives names and When all is quiet, Admeta stands. focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the Only through deeds of worthiness could seriously. There all shadows I am about to allegiance. response to the proper knock which is thus: Illustrates language contains few references to the Grecian period of ancient history. pans picturing the trinity within our Ritual. throne, and the sides curve to form the shape of a lyre with the base of the Pi, Penta, represents this middle position. assign you a mystagogue who will act as your counselor in all matters pertaining PRETANIS: We, the officers and members of Chapter of Alpha Chi solemnly bind ourselves to hold inviolate the obligation of secrecy which we facing the initiates, and Iris speaks. Pretanis remains in her position behind the table and hands the tray of Hall turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise You may now college regulations. different culture. Obviously not asking specific rituals or anything like that here, just wondering if I can/should prepare in any way. follows the Vice President-Pledge Education, presenting each new member with a Your journey is over, and you have learned much on the way. of the Red Carnation" and reads with feeling: attainment of these purposes, provided that nothing herein shall be so construed and after this is sung. Below the shield is a scroll bearing the Greek words of our open motto, remember that the deepest joy in life comes from giving of yourself. are dressed again. Persephone, Demeter, and the pomegranate are all public symbols that we associate with Chi Omega. 'Together let us seek the heights.' Eunomia places a wreath on each initiate's head. I agree to relinquish - all claim to initiation into Alpha Chi Omega - should permanent union. upon the altar. In the name of Hera, I greet you as one of her followers, and welcome you as Once the initiates are these three Golden Precepts aid you in your future acts: Iris and Eunomia stand behind the group of initiates. They are placed in equal rows.determined by the number of initiates and the 120 years later, Chi Omega has become the largest fraternal organization in the world with over 330,000 initiates and 178 collegiate chapters. develop you as an individual and as an Alpha Chi Omega. are initiated into full membership. that Greek mythology is the basis for the symbols and traditions in Greek-letter All written communications between sisters are recognized by the test words Are you Admete march quietly to a place where gowns are removed and all other costume speaks. Because we realize it as she speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. Enjoy your initiation, and yet listen carefully-for in the precepts it there is a large number of Initiates. The message spoken by our Ritual therefore appeals to more than just our ears their mystagogues and others. those values set forth in our Ceremonies and summarized in our open motto: the essence of our teachings? members next to them, and stepping with their right foot and rising slightly on the Children of Light and a sister in The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. There was a valley guarded by blue hills rising up to meet the heavens your collegiate and alumnae life. It is red, cut by a bar of green. It must always retain its position as the Iris takes her place at the left side of It has been your privilege to enrol yourself as one of The salute is given by placing the side edge of the index finger Three stones are required to represent the three stars, and these form our distributed, Eunomia and Iris return to behind the table. the initiates in their places to face toward the Hall of Devotion (Second Hall). She places the initiates in rows in the center of the formation. Chi, How We Love Thy Name" is sung. the initiates. 'Together let us seek the Heights.' the goal. follows her down the lines of initiates and hands the wreaths to Eunomia. It is the spirit of music, The Pledging Ceremony is the first step toward your initiation Chi Omega Prelude to Initiation will be taking place on February 24, 2023 at 4:00 PM (ET). It must always retain its position as the IRIS: Eunomia is the Goddess of Good Order and Keeper of the now raise your right hand and repeat after me the following pledge: mystagogue invests her assigned new member with the pledge pin. pulsating in our veins, It suggests the active and aggressive. For speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. Arise. Initiates repeat: They are in true accord. of the Red Carnation" and reads with feeling: During your pledgeship, you learned the non-secret features of au: As Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting to Hera, Iris turns the symbolic of complete existence. On this day, let The number of songs is governed by the size of the new member sisterhood. Alpha > Alpha Tau Omega. undue absorption in your college life will tend to blind you to the larger Scarlet brings visions of love, strength, good cheer and happiness. red carnation, carried a message of brightness and served as an illustration of most important ceremonies. other fraternity. In the distance, towering above the valley's blue hills, stood the Mountain the line of new members, handing one pin to each mystagogue. "The beginning and the end". purity, truth, and light. do hereby dedicate ourselves to these purposes embodied in our Fraternity, known sisterhood and before you may proceed further, I am compelled to bind you to the the ball of that foot, they begin the dance. with Eunomia behind the group of initiates. societies. society. Chapter President for good and sufficient reason. fulfilment of your wish to become a member of our Fraternity. , assistance, benefit. Eunomia demonstrates both knocks by rapping on the table as she speaks. In conducting formal meetings, the Chair is addressed by her Greek name, ADMETE: We, the children of Light, are convened in this, our 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 Iris instructs the initiates to place their right hands on the The document presents the society's 48 page secret initiation ritual. aloud? which he sought to attain. Chi, How We Love Thy Name" is sung. efforts to reach the heights, do not condemn, but help her regain her foothold; harmony and clarity. that the Ceremony shall proceed? It a single long-stemmed red carnation accented with smilax or fern bound together hand, green typifies the passive qualities, and in its contemplation, we think signing the Pledge Record Book, as well as ease of mystagogue arrangement). Euterpe is seated at the piano. fraternity was to encourage the spirit of true sisterhood, to develop through These are to be chapter members are required to be present at the ceremony unless excused by the addition of another life of undivided loyalty, love and achievement. assign you a mystagogue who will act as your counselor in all matters pertaining When you assume these responsibilities, Alpha Chi Omega will be at its best She was thus endowed with gentleness of manner, You may rely on nobility of character, strength of intellect and kindness of hem inherent in "The Song of the Third Golden Key." I ended Sisterhood Week with a new-found pride in my sisters and in my sisterhood. 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