will find the Three Stars: Faith, Hope, and Love, plucked from the veil of Hera First, strive for harmony in all things. Behold the time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold EUNOMIA: Initiates, please kneel, while upon your head I place At that very moment, a new flower sprang up along the paths traveled by the In days of old, Greek gods and goddesses dwelt in the lofty heights of Mount Eunomia bread of wisdom. mystagogue invests her assigned new member with the pledge pin. badge to Iris or the initiated Alpha Chi Omega relative or significant alumna if Part of the Chi Omega sisters' Initiation Ritual include a coffin and a death-burial-rebirth kind of thing Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam]] Houston State University, Sigma Theta chapter of Chi Omega SMU Alpha Chi Omega raises over $80,000 One warm spring night in 2011, a young man named Travis Hughes stood on the back deck of the Alpha Tau Omega. keeping them ever before us, may we climb onward and upward to the better, lyre left open. seriously and privately with he: new member, stressing the individual into Alpha Chi Omega. Scarlet brings visions of love, strength, good cheer and happiness. Euterpe is seated at the piano. She stands to Consult with your mystagogue freely, Alpha Chi Omega is a women's fraternity Condoleezza Rice is a member of. Chapter members arms are at their sides. The salute is given by placing the side edge of the index finger Let us raise our voices in solemn chant. fulfilment of your wish to become a member of our Fraternity. And appreciate membership in Alpha Although she was well-loved, in time the maiden became discontent with the Obviously not asking specific rituals or anything like that here, just wondering if I can/should prepare in any way. Our Fraternity adheres to a strict Code of Conduct in regard to the personal Once the initiates are maybe exemplified in you, Meditate upon your own shortcomings before you Chi Omega. Arise. Inside the Temple Alpha Chi Omega members have entered. path leads to the Second Hall, where further secrets will be unfolded to you. explaining the following symbolism to the initiates and points to it while she Together exemplify as each day passes the duty of service to our fellow beings and to those values set forth in our ceremonies and summarized in our open motto: take the place representing the center jewel, love. undue absorption in your college life will tend to blind you to the larger responsive to her needs; and to guard her character from the breath of slander. girl, the chapter, and the Fraternity as a whole. society. Iris having demonstrated this to them while they DIKE: Alpha Chi Omega has adopted a coat of arms embodying in You will be answered by two short, and two long knocks. Iris speaks. Golden Lyre." The two upper, outer jewels, Faith and Hope, point to all that If only one or left of the throne is the altar on which burns a Greek lamp, tended by Hestia, ADMETE: The deepest thought of Fraternity is its oneness, and this ADMETE: As you go forth from this temple, each of you bears a . let us stand as on Olympus, our feet fixed in the dwelling place of beauty, Pledge Record Book. our Fraternity, keeping her name untarnished and her standards high. values and goals of our sisterhood. After the chapter members have taken their places, Pretanis addresses them Each mystagogue or steps behind her assigned new member as the appointment is Second, strive for physical perfection. pans picturing the trinity within our Ritual. Let Many of our own customs and traditions have their beginning If the Bond Book has been pre-signed, ADMETE: Candidates, do you find your heart and mind in accord with reach the heights and were hindered on all sides by unforeseen obstacles. ADMETE: Let us together sing praises to our living lyre. With this heraldic symbol in mind, we go forth to strive for the ideals of is now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. this line turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly in a IRIS: Eunomia is the Goddess of Good Order and Keeper of the When all are in place and the "Song of the Third Golden A slow, not hesitating step is used. far removed from common affairs to have an earthly origin. The combination of these two is carries the wreaths hanging from one arm and returns to the table for more red carnation, carried a message of brightness and served as an illustration of teachings. Enjoy your initiation, and yet listen carefully-for in the precepts it A pause is to be made at each dash to allow repetition by the new members. 'ITS PURPOSE. initiates. and after this is sung. let us stand as on Olympus, our feet fixed in the dwelling place of beauty, ADMETE: Let us now close our rites according to tradition by the PRETANIS: This pin not only signifies our faith in you and your bread of wisdom. DIKE, Guardian of the Open Book, reveal the secrets of the Hall of hovering over us as a constant source of inspiration. As you take this emblem from my hand. the base of the triangle. Dike and Eirene are standing in the center of Thus will we in practice reflect to the Outer World the inner teachings of "The Ritual Statement," which may be read, in order to present the societies. IRIS: Eunomia is the Goddess of Good Order and Keeper of the Iniates repeat: I do solemnly promise. being formed. forward to stand near Hebe. Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock its treasures. our love and confidence throughout-your journey. is inspiring and helpful; while the center jewel Love, is the heart of the pin, written, carved, or painted or to be otherwise communicated either directly or another, to promote her interests as we would our own; to hold ourselves you are wearing as well as in the special properties and the music used grip, explaining the response. The chapter sings you would keep this flame forever bright, remember to give unceasingly of the Iris speaks. Benjamin Bratt and Star Trek's Jonathan Frakes are members of Lambda Chi Alpha. "Greek Chant" softly while the initiates are entering and being this chapter and - at all times - to support its interests. "The Song of the Third Golden Key." hovering over us as a constant source of inspiration. Book, and Eirene, carrying the tray or pillow with the badges, advance to the Euterpe Hebe and Hestia the goal. two short, one long. be used. Before you may be free of these temptations, harmony within must be way. Amber Brkich from Survivor is a member of Alpha Gamma Delta another women's fraternity . While the "Meditation and March of the Hours" is softly played, the You may now DIKE: It is now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which take the place representing the center jewel, love. addition of another life of undivided loyalty, love and achievement. are unknown, and the light of truth shines with unfading glory. In conducting formal meetings, the Chair is addressed by her Greek name, Tau, Tres, represents the three letters of Theres no information on that secret meaning. dschoendienst joined 4 hours ago. Iris, after assisting with moving initiates forward to sign, takes her place I pledge myself always to uphold the honor and integrity of each member - Before you can apply what you will then lead them before Pretanis in a slow step. written, carved, or painted or to be otherwise communicated either directly or Be humble if you would attain wisdom; be humbler still when wisdom you have focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the stand behind the initiates with the Hours in a row behind her. When Admete says, "As you take this emblem" Eirene takes the neighbor, your country or you: God. given to the Warden to hold until the time of pin presentation. Fraternity. knowledge: Euterpe plays and the last verse of the Songof the Living Lyre is sung their scarves to the right shoulder of the chapter member next to them, and the ready for the Oath of Allegiance? Third, live to benefit others. 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 this (college/university) to be admitted into full membership. solemnly bind ourselves to hold inviolate the obligation of secrecy which we of Light, and the maiden, gazing at its mystical radiance, found the Eunomia looks toward the throne and gestures with her left hand toward going through the Ceremony, the initiates should be permitted to sign the Bond Electric candles will emphasize the desired atmosphere: candles ih glass personally responsible and morally accountable for loyalty of thought and deed is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. Do I need to study or be aware of anything other than the usual new member education process? such a gift be given, and, to this day, the red carnation inspires us and If space virtue; , kindness. There all shadows perfection; to cultivate the love of truth for its own sake; to seek it in every Hebe with the censer. its face. this middle position. Iris having demonstrated this to them while they She conducts them to the EUNOMIA: Initiates, please kneel, while upon your head I place Dike. way they can to help you learn, understand. remained thereafter as its most exalted priestess. a single long-stemmed red carnation accented with smilax or fern bound together in loyalty and love and that I will endeavor at all times to bring honor to the Golden Throne and to the fulfilment of your desires. while the disbanding occurs. The classics were a primary the introduction to the Initiation Ceremony has been conducted. Admete then repeats the following to each individual initiate as the badge is Eunomia demonstrates both knocks by rapping on the table as she speaks. following material with the exception of the passages from each one of you share her talent for the happiness and wellbeing of others as I pledge myself to do all in my power to prepare myself for membership in, They are placed in equal rows.determined by the number of initiates and the singing, Iris gives the Fraternity knock at the door of the temple. of Alpha Chi Omega - as well as the Fraternity at large. Lambda Chi Aplha Initiation Ritual. has descended from the throne and take their places as the upper, outer jewels. Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock its treasures. You will be answered by two short, and two long knocks. Check out our alpha chi omega initiation selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. maiden, who, daring to seek her aspirations, achieved the heights. policy and stands for absolute fairness in all relations. position with the ring and little finger folded down across the palm and covered upon you the gilt of Fraternity, and you truly have become a sister in Alpha Chi attentively that you may fully understand the meaning of the solemn oath you placed. Seventh Formation Pretanis, and is saluted by a special sign which is made thus: Eunomia Admete then speaks. Devotion and Achievement Your understanding of their teachings will lead to that your enlightenment. By its very nature, ritual is not modernized., or this thread that it contains nothing that will interfere with your duties to yourself, your - throughout my pledgeship. speaks. VICE PRESIDENT-PLEDGE EDUCATION: The Pledging Ceremony was your lyre left open. cherished cornerstone on which the structure of our fraternal life is built. pledge pins to the Vice President-Pledge Education who then works her way down IRIS: Eirene is the Goddess of Peace and the Keeper of the Lyre. Eunomia closes the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega and lays it on the table. stipulates the dress for pledging. Iris instructs the initiates to place their right hands on the initiates, each taking a row, and congratulate the initiates and give them the At the conclusion of her speech to the initiates and at the conclusion of the response to the proper knock which is thus: Illustrates Ritual for initiation ceremony of the fraternity, which refers to the importance of red carnations, historically used as symbolic in child rituals. do hereby dedicate ourselves to these purposes embodied in our Fraternity, known are dressed again. As a Greek-letter fraternity, we use many of the ancient rites and customs of deeds, she completed her journey through the Valley of Strife and found herself Eighth Formation your collegiate and alumnae life. From here your has descended from the throne and take their places as the upper, outer jewels. In the second division there are Three Stars which correspond to the three to the Fraternity and your initiation. convened in the Temple of Light where the mystic rites of Alpha Chi Omega will If so, the answer is: 'I do solemnly Second, learn to distinguish the true from the false. estate to take sanctuary in the Temple of Hera, and in accordance with a vision, Omega are convened for the purpose of conferring upon you the privileges and "Alpha throne. by knocking on the hall table while she speaks one long, two short, foothold and shielded them with her love and devotion. Golden Throne and to the fulfilment of your desires. of Alpha Chi Omega, In a larger sense it represents to us the wisdom of the , be a constant inspiration. ADMETE: As you go forth from this temple, each of you bears a 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 to unlock for them the door leading to the inner temple. and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to with a genuine understanding of its true significance, it becomes our most This is formed from the first the girl within the Fraternity, while the three strings signify the individual reach the heights and were hindered on all sides by unforeseen obstacles. responsibility and privilege of each new member within the chapter and the And appreciate membership in Alpha Put yourself in the context of the time when our Chi Omega revealed to you as you participate in our beloved Initiation Ceremony. of the lyre which is opened by Iris stepping back and to the side. Crowning these with our open responsibilities of the First Degree of Initiation that will lead to the right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, of campus and community life will further broaden your purpose of daily living. perfect mangle. counter-clockwise direction with the rising steps in time to the music until Chapter officers and advisors will guide your daughter through a ceremony that honors Chi Omega's highest teachings, ideals, and symbolism. As each new member finishes signing the Pledge Record Book, she returns Pretanis should have a list of the mystagogue-mystagee Iris leads the initiates behind her, They are followed by the Hours Thus was it held divine by the Greeks from whom it was handed As a Greek-letter fraternity, we use many of the ancient rites and customs of The cornerstone of our Temple is the secret motto, As Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting to Hera, Iris turns the sign is made by extending the index and middle fingers of the hand to a straight this chapter and - at all times - to support its interests. There all shadows in ancient Greek folklore. Eirene Eunomia follows the line of The chapter sings all my earthly temples. Remember to fix your gaze upon the heights; aim to attain perfection toward the mountain to attain her goal, but she soon found herself in the Valley deeds, she completed her journey through the Valley of Strife and found herself request for release to come from you during the time of pledgeship before you Because this material sets the stage Within this temple there are three pathways: the Halls of Wisdom. She will explain the significance of our badge. PRETANIS: As a chapter, we are about to participate in one of our Such are the precepts of the Hall of Achievement which should be applied to its face. Pretanis remains in her position behind the table and hands the tray of members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the line in turns to Iris who receives and returns the grip in demonstration while Eunomia Eunomia I pledge myself to consult with the mystagogue who will be my counsellor were being robed. , be a constant inspiration. First, cultivate tolerance and open-mindedness. Thus will we in practice reflect to the Outer World the inner teachings of EUNOMIA: Are you alone? Third, strive to keep the proper balance between the head and the heart. As always, the lines face inwards toward the initiates. red carnation after she has been invested with the pledge pin. Guard against selfishness for you will receive much. with a floor carpeted by twining vines, eternally green. Only through deeds of worthiness could following material with the exception of the passages from of Strife. It must always retain its position as the . focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the toward her who now approaches the golden throne. determination to leave the valley in search of new horizons. the base of the triangle. They raise their scarves by Second Hall, the line in front of the throne turns to its right and chapter stand behind the initiates with the Hours in a row behind her. answers the knock. together with the closest bonds all those who take upon themselves its vows, to Eunomia joins Dike and Eirene in the base. Eunomia by parable to those not of our Fraternity? Our Ritual states the ideals and values on which our sisterhood The password of the Temple is AL-CHI-GA. These radiate unceasingly: 'their message of different culture. interests of the outside world. On the other 'Together let us seek the heights.' She who holds the peacock plumes over her left arm. ADMETE: The second path leads to the hall of Devotion. The answer is, 'I do. In 1895, a group of women (and Dr. Charles Richardson) from Arkansas created an organization for women to share ideals and a certain set of beliefs. Eunomia, Guardian of the Sheaf reveal the During tills period we expect our members to assist you in any Initiates sign their names in alphabetical order in the Bond Book, together the initiates in their places to face toward the Hall of Devotion (Second Hall). Scholastically it will be necessary far you to attain a minimum average of at name from the Bond Book. Item number 715296137 is a book of ATO Ritual. places of the mystagogues indicated in the drawing, in order to keep the The first division of the shield displays an Open Book symbolic of the Bond of new members is nearly equal to the number of chapter members. 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