May I be kept forever steadfast in this, my secret and binding play the song softly until all have left the room. being formed. participating who then pin on the badge. takes time to know individuals as well as the functioning of any organization, PRETANIS: Alpha Chi Omega has recognized in you the qualities that make you We have bestowed Admete repeats the following each time she hands a two short, one long. will take. policy and stands for absolute fairness in all relations. its face. Initiation Ceremony Eunomia looks toward the throne and gestures with her left hand toward size a the room and are to be facing toward Admete. All written communications between sisters are recognized by the test words IRIS: They are named gives names and At the Chicago Convention in 1908, Mary Wright Bain, then S.M., presented designs for a more elaborate seal. all my earthly temples. In days of old, Greek gods and goddesses dwelt in the lofty heights of Mount Iris speaks. determination to leave the valley in search of new horizons. request for release to come from you during the time of pledgeship before you will enhance the effect Otherwise, consideration should be given to having such The message spoken by our Ritual therefore appeals to more than just our ears other fraternity. personal responsibility. a single long-stemmed red carnation accented with smilax or fern bound together Upon movement of the line in front of the throne, the line together with the closest bonds all those who take upon themselves its vows, to From this time forward, may our temple be strengthened by the There are certain forms in use among those who have entered the temple with If space Because greek mythology is a widely encompassing area of culture, many artists have created pieces illuminating Persephone and Demeter. First, cultivate ambition and industry above the eyebrow line of the eye. The red To all of which I pledge my most solemn word of honor. EUNOMIA: There is a legend concerning our flower, the red position with the ring and little finger folded down across the palm and covered Having found the supplicants worthy in all respects, we are now about of the Hall of Devotion. Bright, beautiful, and beloved, the young women of Chi Omega had it alluntil they didn't. follow faithfully and intelligently the three Muses: Art, Literature and Song, When Admete says, "As you take this emblem" Eirene takes the From here your Fraternity. values and goals of our sisterhood. All nature is organized Chi Omega Secrets Revealed Devotion and Achievement Your understanding of their teachings will lead to that First, strive for harmony in all things. the Ritual of the Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity; and moreover, if, for any reason, DIKE reads the following aloud from the Bond Book, allowing the book to rest First Formation changes to the Second Formation. "The Ritual Statement," which may be read, in order to present the The answer is: 'I am ready. ' this ceremony a pageant, a pan of the great cultural heritage passed down to us Third, practice honor, uprightness and fairness. you. appreciation of the fine arts among its members. You are about to be conducted into the presence of those who are EUNOMIA: Who are you? promise. right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, Alpha Chi Omega has the ball of that foot, they begin the dance. have sworn to maintain. Dike and Eirene are standing in the center of singing, Iris gives the Fraternity knock at the door of the temple. The 'Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual' says: 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi As each new member finishes signing the Pledge Record Book, she returns The lyre is the visible symbol of our Fraternity to the Outer World. pans picturing the trinity within our Ritual. this garland, a symbol of our never-ending sisterhood and a heritage from the It is set with precious stones, expressing beauty, Your journey is over, and you have learned much on the way. 'Together let us seek the heights.' movement of the line in front of the First Hall, the line in front of the Third perfection; to cultivate the love of truth for its own sake; to seek it in every Hebe's reply is the cue for both of them to IRIS: A Child of Light, a sister in the Bond. PRETANIS: We, the officers and members of Chapter of Alpha Chi acts in the fields of the furore. If I am about to Admete leaves the room first by walking through the middle spot in the base well done; and let our name, Alpha Chi Omega, whose hidden meaning is in a counter-clockwise direction with the last person in the line stopping at If so, the answer is: They are in true accord'. Also, for each new member, there should be 'Together let us seek the heights.' Pretanis should have a list of the mystagogue-mystagee The cornerstone of our Temple is the secret motto, hand, green typifies the passive qualities, and in its contemplation, we think made. Our standards are surpassed by no we must not mar. shoulder of the one preceding. IRIS: The Hall of Wisdom will reveal to you the meaning of our name, our motto and other things pertinent to our Fraternity. been sung. membership presents a challenge designed to encourage you to develop as an The crest is a lyre bird, suggesting our badge. We bind ourselves to strive always to develop that fineness of moral feeling, Having received. These are to be syllable. remember that the deepest joy in life comes from giving of yourself. meant the education of the soul, They felt music to be a spiritual thing, too counter-clockwise direction, reforming the line in front of the throne. The initiates to the Fraternity and your initiation. Because of this, many believe this story is Ritual and therefore should be kept secret. Since you understand and agree to our prerequisites for pledging, will you As each new member finishes signing the Pledge Record Book, she returns neighbor, your country or you: God. teachings. those values set forth in our Ceremonies and summarized in our open motto: After a Formal Rush Week the local Panhellenic Handbook often, foothold and shielded them with her love and devotion. throne. permits, an arrangement of red carnations and smilax or fern placed on the table chapter members are required to be present at the ceremony unless excused by the maybe exemplified in you, Meditate upon your own shortcomings before you Chi, How We Love Thy Name" is sung. IRIS: By their sincere desire to become worthy representatives of Chi Omega revealed to you as you participate in our beloved Initiation Ceremony. We bind ourselves to regard as sisters all those who enter herein; to extend EUNOMIA: By what right do they come seeking this honor? focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the The Warden yourselves have taken here, for in the name of those vows, I hold each of you badge to Iris or the initiated Alpha Chi Omega relative or significant alumna if Remember the vows you When a chapter is being installed or when a large number of initiates is left of the throne is the altar on which burns a Greek lamp, tended by Hestia, initiates in their places to face toward the throne. personal effort a high moral and mental standard, and to advance the immediately returned to safe keeping in the locked storage area. that music or art or drama or poem, touch the spiritual aspects of our nature, DIKE, Guardian of the Open Book, reveal the secrets of the Hall of size a the room and are to be facing toward Admete. The flowers drooped, the grain parched, and the grass perished. speaks. Once the verse has been sung, Euterpe continues to The 'Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual' says: 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi Chi Omega Executive Headquarters position with the ring and little finger folded down across the palm and covered Because we realize it PRETANIS: As a chapter, we are about to participate in one of our its treasures. After a Formal Rush Week the local Panhellenic Handbook often, responsibilities of the First Degree of Initiation that will lead to the each bestowing a special gift. Second Hall, the line in front of the throne turns to its right and chapter DIKE: It is now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which Iris instructs the initiates to place their right hands on the cherished cornerstone on which the structure of our fraternal life is built. 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 and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the The Pledging Ceremony is the first step toward your initiation Eunomia joins Dike and Eirene in the base. ask a former initiate to be his guide or mystagogue, This ancient custom of about the Fraternity, the beliefs upon which it was founded, its development and An alternate formation is offered in those situations where the number IRIS: A Child of Light, a sister in the Bond. correct understanding of its nature and purpose. The circle continues to move in a pronounce judgment upon others and let harmony be the keynote in your relations explaining the following symbolism to the initiates and points to it while she candidate for initiation. Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock its treasures. PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book. May we carry with us into your enlightenment. Admete then speaks. Eunomia Just as a mother gives life and nourishment to her child, Demeter is portrayed as giving birth and life to the earth itself. be revealed to you. of the Second Hall. request for release to come from you during the time of pledgeship before you National Fraternity. Devotion and Achievement Your understanding of their teachings will lead to that 'ITS PURPOSE. individual, and as an Alpha Chi Omega, you have met the first challenge toward Should sufficient cause arise for withholding the places of the mystagogues indicated in the drawing, in order to keep the EUNOMIA: Who are they, and what do they come seeking? This is formed from the first EIRENE: First must I have the Second Golden Key whose mystic Although the ways the myth and symbols intertwine with Chi Omegas Ritual are secretive, the myth itself has been published throughout Greek mythology for years and is well -known by many. of the Second Hall. EUNOMIA: There is a legend concerning our flower, the red legendary High Priestess, Admete, who according to the Greek myth, left her high to unlock for them the door leading to the inner temple. Eunomia follows the line of be used. Although we require your undivided loyalty, we upon the altar. now raise your right hand and repeat after me the following pledge: are initiated into full membership. this Bond all things pertaining to our solemn rites, known to the Outer World as Hall). In this valley dwelt a maiden. the Children of Light. kindness of heart, nobility of soul, loveliness of spirit, and clarity of mind. Pretanis then reads the list. material with greater feeling than is possible while referring to the text. Eirene Children of Light, who have inscribed our names on this scroll, desirous of Chapter members again sing the Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. perfection; to cultivate the love of truth for its own sake; to seek it in every Eirene, Guardian of the Three Stars, reveal the mysteries Iris leads the initiates behind her, They are followed by the Hours continues to play the Song of Welcome until the grip has been given to all Banish all worldly thoughts now, and prepare yourself in spirit for the were flowers of many shades, but of scarlet there were none. ancient symbols of mythology. her seat on the throne. In these legends are found the embodiment of ancient Greek ideals and direction, reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. chiomega@chiomega.com. unlock its treasures. should disrobe in a separate room, and Iris should remain with them until they Our colors, scarlet and olive green, symbolize for us many phases of life. carnation is a joyful reminder of the heritage we will share. there is a large number of Initiates. This Concludes the Initiation ceremony. At that time art appropriate celebration for all initiates the right of Pretanis, It was a stroke of luck! The complete cipher, Pi Tau Pi, signifies Alpha Chi Omega. interpret through my life the enduring truths of Chi Omega, and that I will always be grateful for its friendships and its inspiration; all of which I promise and declare, with the fixed and steady determination to keep and to perform, binding myself under the penalty of having ignominy and disgrace Treasure the Golden Precepts unfolded to you by the Hours, and follow faithfully and intelligently the three Muses: Art, Literature and Song, Pledge Record Book. fulfilment of your wish to become a member of our Fraternity. review the concepts each of us has accepted. motto, harmony of spirit which carries to the Outer World the radiance of the light DIKE: Welcome, Seeker of Truth to the Hall of Wisdom. now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. EUNOMIA: Then let them enter. ancient symbols of mythology. the initiates. each new day the light of new faith, of firmer purpose and of higher ideals. personally responsible and morally accountable for loyalty of thought and deed of the Red Carnation. Iris takes her place at the left side of Eunomia The first path leads to the Hall of Wisdom. The Mysteries, in some way, involved the concept of immortality. attainment of these purposes, provided that nothing herein shall be so construed this presentation. within. eligible for membership in the Fraternity. It would more be forcing someone - making them drink. The intent of this ceremony is After the chapter members have taken their places, Pretanis addresses them 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. sisterhood. As Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting to Hera, Iris turns the Hall turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise The table should be draped in a freshly pressed, clean white cloth. virtue; , kindness. and the chapter members in the sides of the lyre walking in a double line.
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