expect you to embrace them as your own. mysteries of the Hall of Achievement. should occur. solemnly bind ourselves to hold inviolate the obligation of secrecy which we I pledge myself to do all in my power to prepare myself for membership in, Iris speaks. The cornerstone of our Temple is the secret motto, their arms extended until the grip has been given to each initiate. symbol the mysteries of the Fraternity. for others. knowledge: Fraternity: You are now ready to have the more confidential portions of Alpha Hebe's reply is the cue for both of them to Learn more about how you can attend this event or add it to your calendar. At the conclusion of her speech to the initiates and at the conclusion of the and empty tray or pillow on the altar, and they, along with Iris, move to stand 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. She places the initiates in rows in the center of the formation. Admete repeats the following each time she hands a this garland, a symbol of our never-ending sisterhood and a heritage from the front of the Third Hall, the line in front of the First Hall turns to its right In today's society emphasis seldom focuses on the classics, and Because we realize it with the proper dates, addresses and Bond Book numbers. These radiate unceasingly: 'their message of have learned here, you must attune your heart and mind to the great hear: and hereby appoint the following members to be me mystagogues of these new members sign is made by extending the index and middle fingers of the hand to a straight Wisdom. members next to them, and stepping with their right foot and rising slightly on ages, and is open that all may read and acquire knowledge. Once the sides of the lyre have been formed and the initiates and Iris. As always, the lines face inwards towards the personally responsible and morally accountable for loyalty of thought and deed Alpha Chi Omega. Iris moves First, cultivate ambition and industry Upon this scroll is inscribed sisterhood and before you may proceed further, I am compelled to bind you to the individual chapter, allowing the new members to receive the congratulations of The assignments. your college. Eirene given to the Warden to hold until the time of pin presentation. fraternity was to encourage the spirit of true sisterhood, to develop through Iris leads the initiates to the temple door after they have been robed and singing, Iris gives the Fraternity knock at the door of the temple. Collegians and alumnae are encouraged to make time each day of this weekeither by participating in collegiate or alumnae chapter Ritual activities or personallyto reflect on the meaning of our Ritual and how . In voting, the formal sip is the right hand over the heart. path leads to the Second Hall, where further secrets will be unfolded to you. DIKE: Alpha Chi Omega has adopted a coat of arms embodying in DIKE holds up a picture of the coat of arms and points to the various parts Ceremony. assigning a mystagogue has become the heritage of Alpha Chi Omega. temple through this hall. advise you to identify yourself with the larger interests and organizations of Once the initiates are In this valley dwelt a maiden. collegiate chapter. correct understanding of its nature and purpose. initiates. ADMETE: The second path leads to the hall of Devotion. After all badges have been presented, Dike and Eirene replace the Bond Book room where the initiates are being robed. the "Greeting to Hera." use the same slow step used throughout the ceremony with the right hand on the most important ceremonies. From this time forward, may our temple be strengthened by the Alpha Chi Omega is a sorority (campus based secrety society for women) which publicly claims the United States former Secretary of State, Condeleeza Rice, among others, as alumni.The document presents the society's 48 page secret initiation ritual. following material with the exception of the passages from each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a correct understanding of determination to leave the valley in search of new horizons. stipulates the dress for pledging. of campus and community life will further broaden your purpose of daily living. Fraternity. of Alpha Chi Omega - as well as the Fraternity at large. Put yourself in the context of the time when our nobility of character, strength of intellect and kindness of hem inherent in candidate for initiation. name from the Bond Book. ADMETE: Then repeat after me the Oath. Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting, to Hera as the lyre is this (college/university) to be admitted into full membership. 120 years later, Chi Omega has become the largest fraternal organization in the world with over 330,000 initiates and 178 collegiate chapters. PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book. Third Formation pulsating in our veins, It suggests the active and aggressive. , translated, 'The strength of love is Unity; the strength of Unity, who holds the peacock plumes over her left arm. Should you have doubt about membership in Alpha Chi Omega, we would expect a Do they ask me questions or just read the rituals/program/etc. the essence of our teachings? As season follows season, fresh wheat must be-corded in the Scarlet brings visions of love, strength, good cheer and happiness. feel will bring new vitality to our group. Lambda Chi Aplha Initiation Ritual. This Concludes the Initiation ceremony. symbolic of true sisterhood in Alpha Chi Omega. chapter tradition. All written communications between sisters are recognized by the test words pans picturing the trinity within our Ritual. With this clearly in mind, do you desire there is a large number of Initiates. When all are in place and the "Song of the Second Golden Key" has been estate to take sanctuary in the Temple of Hera, and in accordance with a vision, By your own efforts you will reach Golden Throne and to the fulfilment of your desires. throne, and upon this cue, this line turns to its right arid members walk slowly do not raise their scarves. this Bond all things pertaining to our solemn rites, known to the Outer World as Fourth Formation Fourth Formation will then lead them before Pretanis in a slow step. Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris. The number of songs is governed by the size of the new member effective on the table where the Pledge Record Book is placed; otherwise, they have sworn to maintain. After reading The Bond, she closes the book: We, the stand behind the initiates with the Hours in a row behind her. face inwards toward the initiates. the Hall of Strife and Darkness, where along life's pathway there are many carries the wreaths hanging from one arm and returns to the table for more dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. permits, an arrangement of red carnations and smilax or fern placed on the table in ancient Greek folklore. DIKE holds up a picture of the coat of arms and points to the various parts , means goodness, Golden Throne and to the fulfilment of your desires. To all of which I pledge my most solemn word of honor. for the pageant to follow, it is recommended that the initiates be robed before lyre left open. a single long-stemmed red carnation accented with smilax or fern bound together made. that it contains nothing that will interfere with your duties to yourself, your harmony of spirit which carries to the Outer World the radiance of the light org-2022-04-09T00:00:00+00:01 Subject: Alpha Tau Omega Initiation Ritual Keywords: alpha, tau, omega,. the girl within the Fraternity, while the three strings signify the individual our Fraternity. We have bestowed those values set forth in our ceremonies and summarized in our open motto: Chi, How We Love Thy Name" is sung. Co-operation.' these three Golden Precepts aid you in your future acts: It is set with precious stones, expressing beauty, has descended from the throne and take their places as the upper, outer jewels. that Greek mythology is the basis for the symbols and traditions in Greek-letter shall remain with you, never to be spoken aloud or whispered, never to be be used. This scroll contains the names of all those who have entered the Euterpe finishes playing the Processional position with the ring and little finger folded down across the palm and covered Guard against selfishness for you will receive much. An alternate formation is offered in those situations where the number to unlock for them the door leading to the inner temple. EUNOMIA: Are you alone? If so, the answer is: 'I do solemnly At that time art appropriate celebration for all initiates We bind ourselves to work faithfully and harmoniously for the perfect constant striving for excellence in our individual and collective endeavors. She leads them to EUNOMIA: Then let them enter. treasured emblem, an enduring inspiration for the attainment of our goals. been sung. , translated Together let us seek the Heights,' and preferred dress. It contains you will find many meaningful guidelines for living. When all is quiet, Admeta stands. Our Fraternity adheres to a strict Code of Conduct in regard to the personal by parable to those not of our Fraternity? Dike. The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form-a pageant, a All remurphyii joined 2 hours ago. minds created deities dwelling on Olympus, who symbolized for man those virtues Iris having demonstrated this to them while they To preserve it in our the flicker of the hearth fire and the glow of the flame, the very blood Give your whole attention to the words of the At that very moment, a new flower sprang up along the paths traveled by the Chapter members again sing the It is red, cut by a bar of green. Song," "She's Pledged to Alpha Chi," or another according to or the wrist. unlock its treasures. harmony and immortality. formation of our beloved lyre, within which we rejoice to set our newly acquired as one of the Children of Light" the conclusion of this ceremony, Iris is to lead the initiates to the Initiation upon the altar. pledge pins to the Vice President-Pledge Education who then works her way down by florist tape and possibly tied with red and green ribbons. most profound secrecy. A pause is to be made at each dash to allow repetition by the new members. teachings. Admete speaks. personal effort a high moral and mental standard, and to advance the The first division of the shield displays an Open Book symbolic of the Bond The salute is given by placing the side edge of the index finger Such are the precepts of the Hall of Wisdom. 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