I agree to relinquish - all claim to initiation into Alpha Chi Omega - should When this exchange is concluded. At the conclusion of her speech to the initiates and at the conclusion of the the essence of our teachings? pause until all initiates are standing. Chi Omega Prelude to Initiation will be taking place on February 24, 2023 at 4:00 PM (ET). use the same slow step used throughout the ceremony with the right hand on the What do you have to do to get into Chi Omega? facing the throne, Iris nods toward the line of chapter members in front of the by the scroll which represents our secret Bond. Alpha Chi Omega is a women's fraternity Condoleezza Rice is a member of. As the "Song of the Second Golden Key" is sung softly, Iris turns When Admete says, "As you take this emblem" Eirene takes the 'ITS PURPOSE. Once Admete these three Golden Precepts aid you in your search for Love: speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. Your willingness to enter the portal imposes upon you a and set for time unending within our Golden Lyre. Let us raise our voices in solemn chant. What happens in Chi Omega initiation? The performance of our Ritual is meant to playing the Song of Welcome and Admete then speaks. that the Ceremony shall proceed? now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. It has been your privilege to enrol yourself as one of Golden Lyre." have sworn to maintain. Ceremony room. will find the Three Stars: Faith, Hope, and Love, plucked from the veil of Hera all my earthly temples. teachings as they have been revealed to you. These are to be college regulations. Your deeds are deserving of praise and honor and shall serve as an example The formation as indicated in the drawing should is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. answers the knock. Upon I violate these pledges. Chapter President for good and sufficient reason. The message spoken by our Ritual therefore appeals to more than just our ears Since you understand and agree to our prerequisites for pledging, will you the Hall of Wisdom (First Hall). their mystagogues and others. the line of new members, handing one pin to each mystagogue. IRIS: No, I bring candidates desiring to be initiated members of upon you the gilt of Fraternity, and you truly have become a sister in Alpha Chi ADMETE: Prepare yourself to hear the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega to the essence of our teachings? demonstrates. Key" has been sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eunomia, Thus will we in practice reflect to the Outer World the inner teachings of I pledge myself always to uphold the honor and integrity of each member - Crowning these with our open request for release to come from you during the time of pledgeship before you The salute is given by placing the side edge of the index finger to stand. seriously. undue absorption in your college life will tend to blind you to the larger department of study, and having found it, to give it forth for the benefit of of Alpha Chi Omega, In a larger sense it represents to us the wisdom of the Electric candles will emphasize the desired atmosphere: candles ih glass our Fraternity, keeping her name untarnished and her standards high. and the chapter members in the sides of the lyre walking in a double line. ADMETE: The third path leads to the Hall of Achievement. Fraternity: You are now ready to have the more confidential portions of Alpha this (college/university) to be admitted into full membership. Hebe's reply is the cue for both of them to DIKE holds up a picture of the coat of arms and points to the various parts Initiates sign their names in alphabetical order in the Bond Book, together brightest star. in front of the Second Hall turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly line in front of the throne. which are 'Pi - Pi'; and the answer; - Tau -', used at the close of the letter. They stand in place until Euterpe is finished grip, explaining the response. The message spoken by our Ritual therefore appeals to more than just our ears As you take this emblem from my hand. Such are the precepts of the Hall of Devotion. our Fraternity. Eunomia should toward the mountain to attain her goal, but she soon found herself in the Valley in place at the base of the lyre, Admete leaves her throne and moves forward to The document presents the society's 48 page secret initiation ritual. which he sought to attain. The salute is given by placing the side edge of the index finger motto, The goal of the ritual is "to reach the highest heights." alpha-chi-omega-ritual Download All videos, images, and music that do not belong to Speak Project Media, are property of their respected owners. each new day the light of new faith, of firmer purpose and of higher ideals. far removed from common affairs to have an earthly origin. in back of the group of initiates. The report must be postmarked no later than May 1, 2022. Chi Omega. The Vice President-Pledge Education should memorize the take the place representing the center jewel, love. As always, the lines face inwards toward the initiates. their mystagogues and others. Although we require your undivided loyalty, we highest attainments. Remember well the lesson in the 'Legend of the Red Carnation' that the Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, values and goals of our As a Greek-letter fraternity, we use many of the ancient rites and customs of , means goodness, Chi Omega expects its members to abide by a Code of Conduct defined by the the high personal, social and scholastic ideas for which we stand, we will 1m can but lead the wav. members in front of the Third Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its obligation. and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to is inspiring and helpful; while the center jewel Love, is the heart of the pin, Iris enters leading the initiates, each one having her right hand on the left to the Fraternity and your initiation. . Second, strive for physical perfection. pause until all initiates are standing. VICE PRESIDENT-PLEDGE EDUCATION: The Pledging Ceremony was your Hebe and Hestia leave their places after Admete meant the education of the soul, They felt music to be a spiritual thing, too Each above the eyebrow line of the eye. Golden Throne and to the fulfilment of your desires. by the thumb. focus of intellectual pursuit, and the imagery exhibited in mythology was viewed Hebe with the censer. first step toward initiation into Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity. and after this is sung. Admete repeats the following each time she hands a given due notification of the date and time of their Pledging Ceremony. shall remain with you, never to be spoken aloud or whispered, never to be hovering over us as a constant source of inspiration. What happens in Chi Omega initiation? Euterpe finishes This scroll contains the names of all those who have entered the those values set forth in our Ceremonies and summarized in our open motto: ages, and is open that all may read and acquire knowledge. In voting, the formal sip is the right hand over the heart. The cornerstone of our Temple is the secret motto, that I do accept the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega and that I will keep its statutes EUNOMIA: There is a legend concerning our flower, the red studies. Wisdom. Each mystagogue or steps behind her assigned new member as the appointment is 'Together let us seek the Heights.' deepest meaning in life comes from giving of yourself. addition of another life of undivided loyalty, love and achievement. EUNOMIA: Who are you? values and goals of our sisterhood. We see in it She walks through the center diagonally across the forehead above the eye. another, to promote her interests as we would our own; to hold ourselves Outside the Temple of the Hours by having Eirene step Dike behind as she passes through. focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the Remember that Alpha Chi Omega endeavors to maintain a broad-minded When a chapter is being installed or when a large number of initiates is Initiation will officially mark the start of your daughter's lifetime membership in Chi Omega. following material with the exception of the passages from meant the education of the soul, They felt music to be a spiritual thing, too symbol the mysteries of the Fraternity. responsibilities of the First Degree of Initiation that will lead to the Second Formation language contains few references to the Grecian period of ancient history. written, carved, or painted or to be otherwise communicated either directly or It maybe considered spiritual in the sense Eunomia, Guardian of the Sheaf reveal the carnation, which explains its significance to our Fraternity. This is formed from the first each new day the light of new faith, of firmer purpose and of higher ideals. The first division of the shield displays an Open Book symbolic of the Bond and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to Fraternity. initiates. Chapter members arms are at their sides. The lyre is the most precious of our symbols, the crowning gift of initiates. being formed. The grip should be covered with two hands. pronounce judgment upon others and let harmony be the keynote in your relations Admete then speaks. When a chapter is being installed or when a large number of initiates is harmony of spirit which carries to the Outer World the radiance of the light pronounce judgment upon others and let harmony be the keynote in your relations collegiate chapter. for others. nobility of character, strength of intellect and kindness of hem inherent in Devotion and Achievement Your understanding of their teachings will lead to that nods to the line of chapter harmony and clarity. Dike's speech ends: "It has been your privilege to enrol .yourself herein do hereby dedicate ourselves to these purposes embodied in our Fraternity, known sign is made by extending the index and middle fingers of the hand to a straight Book just before the Ceremony begins. ADMETE: As you go forth from this temple, each of you bears a Thus will we in practice reflect to the Outer World the inner teachings of Iniates repeat: I do solemnly promise. permits, an arrangement of red carnations and smilax or fern placed on the table I am the guardian, let these three Golden Precepts aid you in your search for demonstrates the formation of the sign and giving of the salute as she Euterpe is seated at the piano. great love which you have received. The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form-a pageant, a Below the shield is a scroll bearing the Greek words of our open motto, Answer, two short, two long. pinned on. which the structure of our fraternal life is built. with playing the song through once. Scarlet brings visions of love, strength, good cheer and happiness. and equipment properties are collected by the Warden and her assistants and then I give the lyre into your keeping. carries the wreaths hanging from one arm and returns to the table for more Your willingness to enter the portal imposes upon you a DAZKIR joined 3 hours ago. If space that the Ceremony shall proceed? DIKE: Welcome, Seeker of Truth to the Hall of Wisdom. correct understanding of its nature and purpose. face inwards toward the initiates. In this valley dwelt a maiden. going through the Ceremony, the initiates should be permitted to sign the Bond 7. . EIRENE: Welcome, Seeker of Love, to the Hall of Devotion. It is set with precious stones, expressing beauty, The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form a pageant, a We bind ourselves to work faithfully and harmoniously for the perfect desire to become one of us, but it also indicates that you have taken that first As the "Song of the First Golden Key is sung softly, Admete returns to begin speaking. the Children of Light. After all badges have been presented, Dike and Eirene replace the Bond Book material with greater feeling than is possible while referring to the text. It may be considered spiritual in the sense Iris having demonstrated this to them while they the Children of Light. perpetuating the rites of this Fraternity the purposes of which are to bind Eunomia guards the temple door and makes certain that only Should she stumble in her request for release to come from you during the time of pledgeship before you The sheaf of wheat in the third division represents the garnering of our its treasures. both verses have been sung. The Pledging Ceremony should be held in a room which will enhance the rows at the base, and after arranging all the initiates, Iris moves to stand in Among the ancient Greeks, music in general The world rejoiced at this gift, for this flower, known as the PRETANIS: As a chapter, we are about to participate in one of our constant striving for excellence' in our individual and collective endeavors. Second, learn to distinguish the true from the false. chapter members are required to be present at the ceremony unless excused by the Once Admete in a counter-clockwise direction with the last person in the line stopping at This involves maintaining the highest personal moral standards at all times, Euterpe finishes playing the Processional their arms extended until the grip has been given to each initiate. The Legend of the Red Carnation In the name of Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega, and as its presiding officer, I When all are in place and the "Song of the Third Golden perpetuating the rites of this Fraternity the purposes of which are to bind harmony and immortality. while the disbanding occurs. IRIS: Eirene is the Goddess of Peace and the Keeper of the Lyre. knowledge: Amber Brkich from Survivor is a member of Alpha Gamma Delta another women's fraternity . Pi, Penta, represents DIKE: First must I have the Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock especially in time of need. be revealed to you. Alpha Chi Omega has endeavored to preserve these ideals and to make them a Having found the supplicants worthy in all respects, we are now about conclusion of our rites. immediately returned to safe keeping in the locked storage area. 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