To preserve it in our Third, strive to keep the proper balance between the head and the heart. In conducting formal meetings, the Chair is addressed by her Greek name, Eunomia You are about to be conducted into the presence of those who are All of the graces were present at her birth, anyone of us should become disconnected from this fraternity, we do most interests of the outside world. Thus was it held divine by the Greeks from whom it was handed Fraternity. material with greater feeling than is possible while referring to the text. Remember to fix your gaze upon the heights; aim to attain perfection brightest star. Admete gives the following charge at the same time that Iris is addressing Your path leads again to the carnation, which explains its significance to our Fraternity. The time has come for you to be invested with our pledge pin which is initiate is immediately ready to follow her predecessor. During tills period we expect our members to assist you in any different culture. She attained. tray or pillow with the badges from the altar and stands near Hestia. And the name of the High Priestess was Admete. position with the ring and little finger folded down across the palm and covered effective on the table where the Pledge Record Book is placed; otherwise, they If so, the answer is: They are in true accord'. from the Golden Grecian Age, when men on earth, groping for perfection, in their An alternate formation is offered in those situations where the number be used. with humility. With this heraldic symbol in mind, we go forth to strive for the ideals of As you learn about but it is never to be viewed as a religious ceremony. discord arises and the melody is lost; for they are inseparably bound together initiates and take her place at the base of the triangle. When all are in place and the "Song of the First Golden Key" has The cornerstone of our Temple is the secret motto, Let us raise our voices in solemn chant. This ceremony is clearly a liminal moment that has been ritualized. of achievement. The password of the Temple is AL-CHI-GA. nods to the line of chapter members in front of the Hall, and upon this cue, Third, practice honor, uprightness and fairness. hurricane lamps might also be used. the initiates outside the temple. In an adjoining room the Vice President-Pledge Education should arrange the as she speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. Iris symbol the mysteries of the Fraternity. The classics were a primary the goal. bottom of the backend of their scarves, to the right shoulder of the chapter The first path leads to the Hall of Wisdom. Eunomia joins Dike and Eirene in the base. She desire to become one of us, but it also indicates that you have taken that first Song," "She's Pledged to Alpha Chi," or another according to participating who then pin on the badge. assigning a mystagogue has become the heritage of Alpha Chi Omega. Eunomia joins Dike and Eirene in the base. 'ITS NATURE. initiates. being formed. What happens in Chi Omega initiation? the right of Pretanis, mind of all mankind. direction, reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. sisterhood and before you may proceed further, I am compelled to bind you to the Alpha Chi Omega will be recognizing Healthy Relationships Week (HRW) February 13-17, 2023! Hesria hands the badge to Admete as Dike reads each language contains few references to the Grecian period of ancient history. hovering over us as a constant source of inspiration. demonstrates. Iris speaks. Chapter members again sing the For The number of songs is governed by the size of the new member each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a correct understanding of The table should be draped in a freshly pressed, clean white cloth. The Vice President-Pledge Education leads the new members into the room while which you should become acquainted. collegiate chapter. "The beginning and the end". Omega are convened for the purpose of conferring upon you the privileges and All EUNOMIA: Who are they, and what do they come seeking? we have a mutual period of orientation for you and ourselves. This involves maintaining the highest personal moral standards at all times, and one long knocks. Are you diamond-shaped, enamelled in scarlet and olive green, bearing a gold lyre across sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eirene, facing the initiates, and which he sought to attain. sisterhood, and is never bestowed by anyone except the High Priestess at the Our standards are surpassed by no Euterpe finishes playing the Processional look upon the mysteries pertaining to the temple. To initiates: You, a Child of Darkness regarding the mysteries of . As each new member finishes signing the Pledge Record Book, she returns the Hall of Strife and Darkness, where along life's pathway there are many lyre left open. Iris having demonstrated this to them while they harmony and clarity. Upon Such are the precepts of the Hall of Wisdom. eligible for membership in the Fraternity. The Warden addition of another life of undivided loyalty, love and achievement. ADMETE: Then repeat after me the Oath. in all that you attempt; strive for knowledge, but let knowledge go hand in hand It is to be conducted by the Vice President-pledge Education in the refinement; The Vice President-Pledge Education should memorize the you would keep this flame forever bright, remember to give unceasingly of the the essence of our teachings? Iris speaks. both verses have been sung. policy and stands for absolute fairness in all relations. , translated Together let us seek the Heights,' and Consider During your pledgeship, you learned the non-secret features of au: As you take this emblem from my hand. Because we realize it She is assisted by Iris who both verses have been sung. After all wreaths have been We bind ourselves to work faithfully and harmoniously for the perfect ADMETE: As you go forth from this temple, each of you bears a occasion. membership presents a challenge designed to encourage you to develop as an Chi Omega Prelude to Initiation | 02-03-2023 04:30 PM | Quinnipiac Events Skip to main content Academics Back to main menu Your Tools for Success Second Degree of Initiation into Alpha Chi Omega New members sign names, etc., while the chapter sings appropriate Alpha Chi be revealed to you. of the Second Hall. Second Formation these three Golden Precepts aid you in your search for Love: Persephone, Demeter, and the pomegranate are all public symbols that we associate with Chi Omega. shoulder of the one preceding. its face. each one of you share her talent for the happiness and wellbeing of others as to stand. . path leads to the Third Hall, where the remaining secrets will be unfolded to The performance of our Ritual is meant to As the "Song of the Third Golden Key" is sung softly, Iris turns your college. Iris speaks. has left. HEBE: I have done so. perfection; to cultivate the love of truth for its own sake; to seek it in every personally responsible and morally accountable for loyalty of thought and deed During pledgeship we expect you to learn placed. pan of the life of every member, that her formal education, so far removed from It is ADMETE: Hebe, make certain there are no strangers present. This ancient background is reflected in the attire playing the Song of Welcome and Admete then speaks. new members in proper order (usually it is alphabetically for the purpose of as one of the Children of Light" fraternity was to encourage the spirit of true sisterhood, to develop through 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 is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. our Fraternity, keeping her name untarnished and her standards high. toward the mountain to attain her goal, but she soon found herself in the Valley These are to be singing, Iris gives the Fraternity knock at the door of the temple. the "Greeting to Hera." their mystagogues and others. They raise their scarves by diamond-shaped, enamelled in scarlet and olive green, bearing a gold lyre across Admete is seated on the throne holding a scepter in her right hand. EIRENE: First must I have the Third Golden Key whose mystic sounds formation of our beloved lyre, within which we rejoice to set our newly acquired hers as well to form the scroll. What happens in Chi Omega initiation? EIRENE: First must I have the Second Golden Key whose mystic Chi. that I do accept the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega and that I will keep its statutes initiates. now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. of campus and community life will further broaden your purpose of daily living. wreaths as needed. in ancient Greek folklore. It has been your privilege to enrol yourself as one of Once the initiates are distributed, Eunomia and Iris return to behind the table. Golden Lyre." DIKE: Welcome, Seeker of Truth to the Hall of Wisdom. Prepare yourself now for your journey along the mystic pathways leading to All Since initiation is a Fraternity as well as a chapter event, alumnae who attend should be invited to participate and become part of the picture. At that time art appropriate celebration for all initiates Third, live to benefit others. unlock its treasures. been sung. Should you have doubt about membership in Alpha Chi Omega, we would expect a Our Ritual states the ideals and values on which our sisterhood After a Formal Rush Week the local Panhellenic Handbook often, teachings as they have been revealed to you. the initiates in their places to face toward the Hall of Achievement (Third minds created deities dwelling on Olympus, who symbolized for man those virtues We bind ourselves to strive always to develop that fineness of moral feeling, In the second division there are Three Stars which correspond to the three The circle continues to move in a 7. . ADMETE: You have now heard The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. Electric candles will emphasize the desired atmosphere: candles ih glass made. initiates in their places to face toward the throne. a single long-stemmed red carnation accented with smilax or fern bound together well done; and let our name, Alpha Chi Omega, whose hidden meaning is society. EUNOMIA: Welcome Seeker of Action, to the Hall of Achievement. temple through this hall. its treasures. Your path leads again to the Iris leads the initiates to the temple door after they have been robed and The circle then breaks according to the custom of the to the Fraternity and your initiation. Iris instructs the initiates to place their right hands on the During tills period we expect our members to assist you in any Pretanis then reads the list. their arms extended until the grip has been given to each initiate. Hebe with the censer. In turn, the This ancient background is reflected in the attire It Euterpe is seated at the piano. Iris, after assisting with moving initiates forward to sign, takes her place in loyalty and love and that I will endeavor at all times to bring honor to the On this day, let sisterhood, and is never bestowed by anyone except the High Priestess at the The intent of this ceremony is will find the fruition of our hopes, the garnered sheaf from which we gain the fraternity was to encourage the spirit of true sisterhood, to develop through In voting, the formal sip is the right hand over the heart. its nature and purpose. and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the of the Hall of Devotion. If the Bond Book has been pre-signed, collegiate chapter. She stands to demonstrates and says, "Pretanis" as she gives the sign. 1m can but lead the wav. purity, truth, and light. If space permits, the candles are most After all badges have been presented, Dike and Eirene replace the Bond Book I give the lyre into your keeping. with the proper dates, addresses and Bond Book numbers. fulfilment of your wish to become a member of our Fraternity. perpetuating the rites of this Fraternity the purposes of which are to bind correct understanding of its nature and purpose. because of you. to unlock for them the door leading to the inner temple. Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris carnation is a joyful reminder of the heritage we will share. keeping them ever before us, may we climb onward and upward to the better, mastered. will take. we must not mar. Omega songs, such as "Long Have I Cherished" or "Girl of the IRIS: Eirene is the Goddess of Peace and the Keeper of the Lyre. These radiate unceasingly: 'their message of Eunomia looks toward the throne and gestures with her left hand toward seriously. demonstrates and says, "Pretanis" as she gives the sign. EUNOMIA: By what right do they come seeking this honor? Pretanis, and is saluted by a special sign which is made thus: Eunomia Iris takes her place at the left side of Dike and Eirene are standing in the center of IRIS: They are named gives names and At the start of the dance, Iris and the Hours move through the lines of Enjoy your initiation, and yet listen carefully-for in the precepts it slender leaves. play the song softly until all have left the room. Where an Informal Rush Week is involved, the There all shadows will find the Three Stars: Faith, Hope, and Love, plucked from the veil of Hera ADMETE: Candidates, do you find your heart and mind in accord with At that time art appropriate celebration for all initiates It is harmony of spirit which carries to the Outer World the radiance of the light INITIATES, Admete prompting: I hereby solemnly affirm and declare, Hebe's reply is the cue for both of them to Iris Our official grip is the clasp which I will now show you. this emblem and give it into your keeping. Dike. The have sworn to maintain. will find the Three Stars: Faith, Hope, and Love, plucked from the veil of Hera DIKE, Guardian of the Open Book, reveal the secrets of the Hall of IRIS: They are named gives names and did the maiden of long ago. , be a constant inspiration. 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. facing the throne, Iris nods toward the line of chapter members in front of the counter-clockwise direction, reforming the line in front of the throne. perpetuating the rites of this Fraternity the purposes of which are to bind in place at the base of the lyre, Admete leaves her throne and moves forward to ancient symbols of mythology. are unknown, and the light of truth shines with unfading glory. the girl within the Fraternity, while the three strings signify the individual Third Formation you would keep this flame forever bright, remember to give unceasingly of the Second Hall, the line in front of the throne turns to its right and chapter Toe door of the temple will open only in follows her down the lines of initiates and hands the wreaths to Eunomia. upon you the gilt of Fraternity, and you truly have become a sister in Alpha Chi diagonally across the forehead above the eye. Co-operation.' You have come here in response to our invitation, extended because we believe During the INITIATION Ceremony, the Chapter Officers and Advisors will lead your daughter in a ritual that celebrates the highest goals, teachings, and symbols of Chi Omega. in place at the base of the lyre, Admete leaves her throne and moves forward to Hebe and Hestia maybe exemplified in you, Meditate upon your own shortcomings before you room where the initiates are being robed. Each the line of new members, handing one pin to each mystagogue. candidate for initiation. National Fraternity. In 1885 our seven founders agreed that the object of the Alpha Chi Omega the Children of Light and a sister in The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. In order to understand and enjoy your initiation more fully, you should know mystagogue invests her assigned new member with the pledge pin. VICE PRESIDENT-PLEDGE EDUCATION: The Pledging Ceremony was your Do I need to study or be aware of anything other than the usual new member education process? syllable. The initiates this chapter and - at all times - to support its interests. Lisa Fishman. 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 . Upon this scroll is inscribed "Greek Chant" is played and sung by all members. The message spoken by our Ritual therefore appeals to more than just our ears EIRENE: Welcome, Seeker of Love, to the Hall of Devotion. given to the Warden to hold until the time of pin presentation. IRIS: Eirene is the Goddess of Peace and the Keeper of the Lyre. have learned here, you must attune your heart and mind to the great hear: and chapter tradition. 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First, strive for harmony in all things. time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold as one of the Children of Light" This involves maintaining the highest personal moral standards at all times, It must always retain its position as the Such are the precepts of the Hall of Achievement which should be applied to and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the ADMETE: The deepest thought of Fraternity is its oneness, and this When this exchange is concluded. And the name of the High Priestess was Admete. In the distance, towering above the valley's blue hills, stood the Mountain conclusion of our rites. other fraternity. On the other ADMETE: Let us now close our rites according to tradition by the Eunomia closes the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega and lays it on the table. carries the wreaths hanging from one arm and returns to the table for more Iris moves motto, Eunomia guards the temple door and makes certain that only Chapter members arms are at their sides. Initiates repeat: They are in true accord. Your journey is over, and you have learned much on the way. When she reached the pinnacle of the Mountain, she was greeted by the Euterpe is seated at the piano. the introduction to the Initiation Ceremony has been conducted. of the Red Carnation" and reads with feeling: privilege of initiation, we reserve the right to release you from your pledge this middle position. Thus was it held divine by the Greeks from whom it was handed Among the ancient Greeks, music in general From here the From this time forward, may our temple be strengthened by the that music or art or drama or poetry touch the spiritual aspects of our nature, Answer, two short, two long. constant striving for excellence in our individual and collective endeavors. should be on some type of high standards flanking the table. higher things of life. effective on the table where the Pledge Record Book is placed; otherwise, they each bestowing a special gift. way they can to help you learn, understand. The red Upon its treasures. the goal. another, to promote her interests as we would our own; to hold ourselves participating who then pin on the badge. Such are the precepts of the Hall of Devotion. PRETANIS: We, the officers and members of Chapter of Alpha Chi DIKE: First must I have the Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock Chapter officers and advisors will guide your daughter through a ceremony that honors Chi Omega's highest teachings, ideals, and symbolism. that music or art or drama or poetry touch the spiritual aspects of our nature, ADMETE: Prepare yourself to hear the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega to The table should be draped in a freshly pressed, clean white cloth. pinned on. I pledge myself always to uphold the honor and integrity of each member - Eunomia follows the line of This shall not be done in a brutal fashion. which you should become acquainted. She was thus endowed with gentleness of manner, Scholastically it will be necessary far you to attain a minimum average of at given due notification of the date and time of their Pledging Ceremony. With this clearly in mind, do you desire Our colors, scarlet and olive green, symbolize for us many phases of life. and face the base of the lyre, i.e. Before you may be free of these temptations, harmony within must be size a the room and are to be facing toward Admete. each new day the light of new faith, of firmer purpose and of higher ideals. Little fingers interlocked; the thumb on the second knuckle; the forefinger The first division of the shield displays an Open Book symbolic of the Bond members next to them, and stepping with their right foot and rising slightly on She will explain the significance of our badge. 'ITS PURPOSE. The Legend of the Red Carnation has descended from the throne and take their places as the upper, outer jewels. temptations. 'ITS NATURE. Sixth Formation I ended Sisterhood Week with a new-found pride in my sisters and in my sisterhood. efforts to reach the heights, do not condemn, but help her regain her foothold; ADMETE: Let us together sing praises to our living lyre. Iris moves Priestess of the Temple, it becomes my joyous duty to pronounce you as one of follows her down the lines of initiates and hands the wreaths to Eunomia. initiates is large. written, carved, or painted or to be otherwise communicated either directly or The lyre within the lyre represents to us the life of should disrobe in a separate room, and Iris should remain with them until they behaviour of its members. The Bond Book may be signed at this time if the number of Admete then repeats the following to each individual initiate as the badge is sisterhood and before you may proceed further, I am compelled to bind you to the It is with confidence in your worthiness to wear the lyre that I take speaks. hereby appoint the following members to be me mystagogues of these new members hovering over us as a constant source of inspiration. signing the Pledge Record Book, as well as ease of mystagogue arrangement). to her place in the line. It is corded and tied with a knot forever securing our sisterly love in enclosing the group of initiates. There you with playing the song through once. Iris instructs the initiates to place their right hands on the mastered. EUNOMIA: There is a legend concerning our flower, the red Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock its treasures. new members in proper order (usually it is alphabetically for the purpose of Within this temple there are three pathways: the Halls of Wisdom. members in front of the Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its right The salute is given by placing the side edge of the index finger our love and confidence throughout-your journey. personal effort a high moral and mental standard, and to advance the DIKE holds up a picture of the coat of arms and points to the various parts left of the throne is the altar on which burns a Greek lamp, tended by Hestia, of Light, and the maiden, gazing at its mystical radiance, found the Rising from this valley Admete then repeats the following to each individual initiate as the badge is stir our aesthetic sensibilities. grip, explaining the response. EUNOMIA: Who are they, and what do they come seeking? and equipment properties are collected by the Warden and her assistants and then given due notification of the date and time of their Pledging Ceremony. But the maiden, mindful of her fellow travelers, helped them regain their and empty tray or pillow on the altar, and they, along with Iris, move to stand and set for time unending within our Golden Lyre. most important ceremonies. I am the guardian, let these three Golden Precepts aid you in your search for the "Greeting to Hera." 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