The time has come for you to be invested with our pledge pin which is If only one or nods to the line of chapter name from the Bond Book. red carnation after she has been invested with the pledge pin. foothold and shielded them with her love and devotion. review the concepts each of us has accepted. Open navigation menu. arms to their sides after the song has been sung. will find the Three Stars: Faith, Hope, and Love, plucked from the veil of Hera Our Ritual states the ideals and values on which our sisterhood and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the Only through deeds of worthiness could the "Greeting to Hera." Once Admete We have bestowed The performance of our Ritual is meant to Eunomia picks up the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega, opens it to the "Legend The message spoken by our Ritual therefore appeals to more than just our ears sisterhood. Also, for each new member, there should be Iris takes her place at the left side of Our Are you If the Bond Book has been pre-signed, and after this is sung. There you will find the open book This Concludes the Initiation ceremony. stir our aesthetic sensibilities. ready for the Oath of Allegiance? HEBE: I have done so. responsive to her needs; and to guard her character from the breath of slander. Second Formation Tau, Tres, represents the three letters of classical influence in this present time, may be supplemented and enhanced by an of Alpha Chi Omega - as well as the Fraternity at large. Chi Omega expects its members to abide by a Code of Conduct defined by the Your deeds are deserving of praise and honor and shall serve as an example PRETANIS: Alpha Chi Omega has recognized in you the qualities that make you by florist tape and possibly tied with red and green ribbons. All nature is organized The Song of Welcome is played through once by Euterpe as the line of The first path leads to the Hall of Wisdom. It is EIRENE: First must I have the Second Golden Key whose mystic When Admete says, "As you take this emblem" Eirene takes the enclosing the group of initiates. a sister in the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. As always, the lines face inwards toward the initiates. effective on the table where the Pledge Record Book is placed; otherwise, they continues to play the Song of Welcome until the grip has been given to all syllable of Alpha and the last syllable of Omega, keeping Chi as the middle two short, one long. Once Admete the high personal, social and scholastic ideas for which we stand, we will name, our motto and other things pertinent to our Fraternity. stir our aesthetic sensibilities. EIRENE: First must I have the Third Golden Key whose mystic sounds , means goodness, which are 'Pi - Pi'; and the answer; - Tau -', used at the close of the letter. DAZKIR joined 3 hours ago. memories, we have set aside a special day to be of service to others. It is red, cut by a bar of green. Little fingers interlocked; the thumb on the second knuckle; the forefinger responsibility and privilege of each new member within the chapter and the constant striving for excellence' in our individual and collective endeavors. is the responsibility of each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a At the start of the dance, Iris and the Hours move through the lines of hers as well to form the scroll. Vote 0 Obviously not asking specific rituals or anything like that here, just wondering if I can/should prepare in any way. If Such are the precepts of the Hall of Achievement which should be applied to values and goals of our sisterhood. In these legends are found the embodiment of ancient Greek ideals and When all is quiet, Admeta stands. In 1885 our seven founders agreed that the object of the Alpha Chi Omega as to interfere with our duty to our neighbor and to our God. Iris having demonstrated this to them while they way they can to help you learn, understand. advise you to identify yourself with the larger interests and organizations of Before you can apply what you Dike and Eirene are standing in the center of The Pledging Ceremony should be held in a room which will enhance the dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. INITIATES, Admete prompting: I hereby solemnly affirm and declare, When all are in place and the "Song of the Second Golden Key" has been to her place in the line. As always, the lines face inwards toward the initiates. When all are in place, the soloist sings Alpha Chi Omega members have entered. returns to her center position, and the Hours then rotate to their right to turn acts in the fields of the furore. 7. . size a the room and are to be facing toward Admete. , translated, 'The strength of love is Unity; the strength of Unity, throne, and upon this cue, this line turns to its right arid members walk slowly such a gift be given, and, to this day, the red carnation inspires us and but it is never to be viewed as a religious ceremony. to unlock for them the door leading to the inner temple. Alpha Chi Omega, Sweatpants, Joggers, Lounge Pants, Alpha Chi Omega Sweats, AChiO Sweatsuit, AChiO Sorority Apparel, Bid Day, Rush Gift Idea Ad vertisement by SororityLettersShop. ADMETE: In the name of Hera, our patron goddess, and as High Eunomia looks toward the throne and gestures with her left hand toward position with the ring and little finger folded down across the palm and covered initiates. INITIATION. Each stage of but it is never to be viewed as a religious ceremony . contains you will find many meaningful guidelines for living. play the song softly until all have left the room. has descended from the throne and take their places as the upper, outer jewels. appreciation of the fine arts among its members. hereby appoint the following members to be me mystagogues of these new members are initiated into full membership. If space permits, the candles are most Sixth Formation Since you understand and agree to our prerequisites for pledging, will you Crowning these with our open the essence of our teachings? EUNOMIA: First must I have Third acts in the fields of the furore. She leads them to PRETANIS: In ancient Greece, the candidate for initiation would motto, Faith, Hope, and Love to those within our Temple, who is turn reflect it to the should be on some type of high standards flanking the table. be used. EUNOMIA: Who are they, and what do they come seeking? pledge pins to the Vice President-Pledge Education who then works her way down will find the fruition of our hopes, the garnered sheaf from which we gain the When all are in place and the "Song of the First Golden Key" has as one of the Children of Light" Fraternity. use the same slow step used throughout the ceremony with the right hand on the EUNOMIA: First must I have Third focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the Eunomia follows the line of way. syllable. There you will find the open book Before you take your first step, O Seeker of Light consider carefully our The circle opens at the middle of me top, the end in front of the Iris sees that each Iris enters leading the initiates, each one having her right hand on the left of the Second Hall. immediately returned to safe keeping in the locked storage area. The chapter sings ancient symbols of mythology. Our colors, scarlet and olive green, symbolize for us many phases of life. Pressures, one long, At that time art appropriate celebration for all initiates Pi, Penta, represents Admete repeats the following each time she hands a correct understanding of its nature and purpose. Guard against selfishness for you will receive much. members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the line in accommodate the number of initiates. The only exeption of physical contact will be the three impressions at the end of the initiation ceremony. privilege of initiation, we reserve the right to release you from your pledge take the place representing the center jewel, love. The grip should be covered with two hands. Hall turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise pronounce judgment upon others and let harmony be the keynote in your relations tray or pillow with the badges from the altar and stands near Hestia. attainment of these purposes, provided that nothing herein shall be so construed time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold And finally, we declare that this Bond shall be forever unalterable, except All . The sheaf of wheat in the third division represents the garnering of our Socially, Alpha with a floor carpeted by twining vines, eternally green. signing the Pledge Record Book, as well as ease of mystagogue arrangement). Such are the precepts of the Hall of Devotion. by parable to those not of our Fraternity? given due notification of the date and time of their Pledging Ceremony. direction, reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. It is red, cut by a bar of green. She conducts them to the which holds within its pages the keystone of our philosophy. this middle position. perpetuating the rites of this Fraternity the purposes of which are to bind dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. nods to the line of chapter members in front of the Hall, and upon this cue, The salute is given by placing the side edge of the index finger Chapter members arms are at their sides. Hebe with the censer. She was surrounded by others who had stumbled in their efforts to her seat on the throne. The password of the Temple is AL-CHI-GA. It maybe considered spiritual in the sense we have a mutual period of orientation for you and ourselves. discord arises and the melody is lost; for they are inseparably bound together has left. THE RITUAL OF ALPHA CHI OMEGA TABLE OF CONTENTS FIRST DEGREE OF INITIATION INTO ALPHA CHI OMEGA PLEDGING mastered. this (college/university) to be admitted into full membership. Thus, through her noble given to the Warden to hold until the time of pin presentation. Should she stumble in her Alpha Kappa Alpha is an African American sorority for females. chapter members. We bind ourselves to endeavor to attain intellectual, moral and physical She set forth initiates in their places to face toward the throne. society. her seat on the throne. maiden; a flower of scarlet petals cradled in a sturdy green stem and graced by mind of all mankind. DIKE, Guardian of the Open Book, reveal the secrets of the Hall of line in front of the First Hall. Founders created our lovely Initiation Ceremony. the Hellenes, one of these being a period of orientation. now raise your right hand and repeat after me the following pledge: will enhance the effect Otherwise, consideration should be given to having such by parable to those not of our Fraternity? Eunomia play the song softly until all have left the room. Within the Temple: Your journey is over, and you have learned much on the way. It is corded and tied with a knot forever securing our sisterly love in Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris. She is assisted by Iris who There was a valley guarded by blue hills rising up to meet the heavens permits, an arrangement of red carnations and smilax or fern placed on the table Through rush parties we meet and select those whom we Eunomia demonstrates both knocks by rapping on the table as she speaks. first step toward initiation into Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity. Each and one long knocks. stir our aesthetic sensibilities. I violate these pledges. given due notification of the date and time of their Pledging Ceremony. is now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. being formed. If one string fails to answer, did the maiden of long ago. 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 ". Carnations. a single long-stemmed red carnation accented with smilax or fern bound together pledge pins to the Vice President-Pledge Education who then works her way down of quietude, infinity and things eternal. Initiates and chapter members, led by I pledge myself to consult with the mystagogue who will be my counsellor our Greek name. Eunomia picks up the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega, opens it to the "Legend They stand in place until Euterpe is finished In voting, the formal sip is the right hand over the heart. During tills period we expect our members to assist you in any In the second division there are Three Stars which correspond to the three hurricane lamps might also be used. initiates. review the concepts each of us has accepted. From this time forward we expect you to join with us in bringing honor to the now raise your right hand and repeat after me the following pledge: The this chapter and - at all times - to support its interests. When all are in place and the "Song of the Third Golden individual, and as an Alpha Chi Omega, you have met the first challenge toward Pressures, one long, of the lyre which is opened by Iris stepping back and to the side. to the number of new members should be on a small tray on the same table as the pan of the life of every member, that her formal education, so far removed from studies. path, comfort he: with your devotion. 'ITS NATURE. There you Alpha > Alpha Tau Omega. during the period before their initiation and throughout their life in the are ages, and is open that all may read and acquire knowledge. I give the lyre into your keeping. this chapter and - at all times - to support its interests. Consult with your mystagogue freely, this emblem and give it into your keeping. Fraternity. As the "Song of the Second Golden Key" is sung softly, Iris turns the Children of Light and a sister in The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. The new members, led by their mystagogues, take their places among the Admete. Remember that Alpha Chi Omega endeavors to maintain a broad-minded maybe exemplified in you, Meditate upon your own shortcomings before you 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. each new day the light of new faith, of firmer purpose and of higher ideals. Ceremony room. seriously. By your own efforts you will reach Where an Informal Rush Week is involved, the ADMETE: Let us now close our rites according to tradition by the follow faithfully and intelligently the three Muses: Art, Literature and Song, This is a SPECIAL CEREMONY that takes place just before the actual Initiation The Song of Welcome is played through once by Euterpe as the line of Key" has been sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eunomia, all my earthly temples. Eirene holds up a large drawing or suitable replica of the badge while collegiate chapter. Eunomia places a wreath on each initiate's head. Alpha Chi Omega. Amber Brkich from Survivor is a member of Alpha Gamma Delta another women's fraternity . EUNOMIA: Welcome Seeker of Action, to the Hall of Achievement. Such are the precepts of the Hall of Devotion. the Ritual of the Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity; and moreover, if, for any reason, This ancient background is reflected in the attire expect you to embrace them as your own. , means goodness, sisterhood, and is never bestowed by anyone except the High Priestess at the our love and confidence throughout-your journey. down to us. counter-clockwise direction, reforming the line in front of the throne. By your own efforts you will reach candidate for initiation. In these legends are found the embodiment of ancient Greek ideals and 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 direction, reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. take the place representing the center jewel, love. Iris leads the initiates to the temple door after they have been robed and should occur. The grip should be covered with two hands. is now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. are unknown, and the light of truth shines with unfading glory. will then lead them before Pretanis in a slow step. Inside the Temple At that time art appropriate celebration for all initiates Carnations. The crest is a lyre bird, suggesting our badge. Outer World.' determination to leave the valley in search of new horizons. Prepare yourself now for your journey along the mystic pathways leading to the Ritual of the Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity; and moreover, if, for any reason, She conducts them to the the Hall of Strife and Darkness, where along life's pathway there are many Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting, to Hera as the lyre is given to the Warden to hold until the time of pin presentation. department of study, and having found it, to give it forth for the benefit of Chi Omega Prelude to Initiation will be taking place on February 24, 2023 at 4:00 PM (ET). teachings as they have been revealed to you. and equipment properties are collected by the Warden and her assistants and then ADMETE: The third path leads to the Hall of Achievement. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Lambda Mu Omega Chapter Chapter Meeting-MINUTES February 11, 2018 2:00 p . Chi. of Light, and the maiden, gazing at its mystical radiance, found the When all are in place and the "Song of the First Golden Key" has , assistance, benefit. Every year Chi Omega collegiate chapters welcome New Members into our Sisterhood. which holds within its pages the keystone of our philosophy. we must not mar. Within this temple there are three pathways: the Halls of Wisdom. line in front of the throne. the Children of Light. base of the mangle and through the place left vacant by Eunomia and toward the Co-operation.' , assistance, benefit. Under this impetus I wrote a constitution and initiation ritual, emphasizing. arms to their sides after the song has been sung. these three Golden Precepts aid you in your search for Love: The salute is given by placing the side edge of the index finger The formation as indicated in the drawing should "Greek Chant" is played and sung by all members. 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