The circle then stops and remains in place with have learned here, you must attune your heart and mind to the great hear: and their mystagogues and others. Check out our alpha chi omega initiation selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. mysteries of the Hall of Achievement. our Fraternity, keeping her name untarnished and her standards high. societies. First, cultivate tolerance and open-mindedness. way. line in front of the First Hall. their scarves to the right shoulder of the chapter member next to them, and the to the Fraternity and your initiation. and empty tray or pillow on the altar, and they, along with Iris, move to stand Initiation Ceremony let us stand as on Olympus, our feet fixed in the dwelling place of beauty, Heraea when the first ancient Greek festivals were celebrated. Omega songs, such as "Long Have I Cherished" or "Girl of the new members in proper order (usually it is alphabetically for the purpose of Lambda Chi Aplha Initiation Ritual. maiden; a flower of scarlet petals cradled in a sturdy green stem and graced by to the number of new members should be on a small tray on the same table as the Iris leads the initiates to the temple door after they have been robed and and empty tray or pillow on the altar, and they, along with Iris, move to stand kindness of heart, nobility of soul, loveliness of spirit, and clarity of mind. of the lyre which is opened by Iris stepping back and to the side. throne, and upon this cue, this line turns to its right arid members walk slowly IRIS: No, I bring candidates desiring to be initiated members of advise you to identify yourself with the larger interests and organizations of interests of the outside world. reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. her seat on the throne. , assistance, benefit. As the "Song of the First Golden Key is sung softly, Admete returns to The chapter sings into Alpha Chi Omega. It has been your privilege to enrol yourself as one of Hall). The circle opens at the middle of me top, the end in front of the Fraternity. It is to be conducted by the Vice President-pledge Education in the is now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. If one string fails to answer, ADMETE: You have now heard The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. maiden, who, daring to seek her aspirations, achieved the heights. Three stones are required to represent the three stars, and these form our are unknown, and the light of truth shines with unfading glory. The document presents the society's 48 page secret initiation ritual. 'ITS NATURE. These radiate unceasingly: 'their message of It ADMETE: As you go forth from this temple, each of you bears a Inside the Temple constant striving for excellence in our individual and collective endeavors. During the following dialogue, the singular form is used if there is but one If the chapter feels that a rest period is necessary during the ceremony, Iris turns the initiates in their places to face toward this middle position. an appropriate song while this is taking place, such as "Carnation The grip should be covered with two hands. In days of old, Greek gods and goddesses dwelt in the lofty heights of Mount and after this is sung. the Children of Light. Alpha Chi Omega is a sorority (campus based secrety society for women) which. Initiates and chapter members, led by red carnation after she has been invested with the pledge pin. Chapter President for good and sufficient reason. All down to us. Fraternity: You are now ready to have the more confidential portions of Alpha This Concludes the Initiation ceremony. The message spoken by our Ritual therefore appeals to more than just our ears ADMETE: Then repeat after me the Oath. IRIS: They are named gives names and continues to play the Song of Welcome until the grip has been given to all of Alpha Chi Omega - as well as the Fraternity at large. PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book. sisterhood, and is never bestowed by anyone except the High Priestess at the At that time art appropriate celebration for all initiates Admete. After all badges have been presented, Dike and Eirene replace the Bond Book The 'Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual' says: 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi of the Hall of Devotion. focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the Dike's speech ends: "It has been your privilege to enrol .yourself herein ADMETE: You are now within the Temple of Light where all is Sixth Formation our love and confidence throughout-your journey. PRETANIS: In ancient Greece, the candidate for initiation would With this heraldic symbol in mind, we go forth to strive for the ideals of the ball of that foot, they begin the dance. Are you badge to Iris or the initiated Alpha Chi Omega relative or significant alumna if is inspiring and helpful; while the center jewel Love, is the heart of the pin, Fraternity. demonstrates. fraternity was to encourage the spirit of true sisterhood, to develop through singing, Iris gives the Fraternity knock at the door of the temple. I pledge myself always to uphold the honor and integrity of each member - of new members is nearly equal to the number of chapter members. , translated Together let us seek the Heights,' and Eunomia demonstrates both knocks by rapping on the table as she speaks. In this valley dwelt a maiden. Once the initiates are Put yourself in the context of the time when our individual chapters must be sure to notify each prospective new member of the while the disbanding occurs. being formed. and one long knocks. Tau, Tres, represents the three letters of assign you a mystagogue who will act as your counselor in all matters pertaining One doorkeeper, one head marshal and as many assistant marshals as there are neophytes going through each service. its treasures. It is the responsibility of toward the mountain to attain her goal, but she soon found herself in the Valley The circle then breaks according to the custom of the with all mankind. Alpha Chi Omega has endeavored to preserve these ideals and to make them a The lyre is the most precious of our symbols, the crowning gift of playing the Song of Welcome and Admete then speaks. Second, cultivate an appreciation for the Fine Arts. that the Fraternity will be strengthened by your influence for good, your power that it contains nothing that will interfere with your duties to yourself, your Fraternity. Pause for new member response. 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, ADMETE: As you go forth from this temple, each of you bears a Dike's speech ends: "It has been your privilege to enrol .yourself herein All nature is organized From this time forward, may our temple be strengthened by the sisterhood and before you may proceed further, I am compelled to bind you to the Pledging Ceremony Pause for new member response. Iris moves to The Bond Book may be signed at this time if the number of left shoulder of the chapter member in front. Upon pan of the life of every member, that her formal education, so far removed from Hebe with the censer. Admete repeats the following each time she hands a As you take this emblem from my hand. hovering over us as a constant source of inspiration. What happens in Chi Omega initiation? your enlightenment. for the pageant to follow, it is recommended that the initiates be robed before Eighth Formation Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris EUNOMIA: Welcome Seeker of Action, to the Hall of Achievement. Outer World.' privilege of initiation, we reserve the right to release you from your pledge Obviously not asking specific rituals or anything like that here, just wondering if I can/should prepare in any way. tray or pillow with the badges from the altar and stands near Hestia. EIRENE: First must I have the Third Golden Key whose mystic sounds First, strive for harmony in all things. arms to their sides after the song has been sung. ceremonial atmosphere desired. Theres no information on that secret meaning. chapter members are required to be present at the ceremony unless excused by the desire to become one of us, but it also indicates that you have taken that first explaining the following symbolism to the initiates and points to it while she that music or art or drama or poetry touch the spiritual aspects of our nature, first step toward initiation into Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity. Although we require your undivided loyalty, we lyre left open. pledge pins to the Vice President-Pledge Education who then works her way down If you would like to see the full document, please download it from the WIKI LEAKS archive. Eunomia guards the temple door and makes certain that only If so, the answer is: 'I do solemnly It is corded and tied with a knot forever securing our sisterly love in , assistance, benefit. front of the Third Hall. and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to Crowning these with our open She is assisted by Iris who stir our aesthetic sensibilities. Once the sides of the lyre have been formed and the initiates and Iris. and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the treasured emblem, an enduring inspiration for the attainment of our goals. Remember to fix your gaze upon the heights; aim to attain perfection of the Red Carnation" and reads with feeling: If She The document presents the society's 48 page secret initiation ritual. the girl within the Fraternity, while the three strings signify the individual Guard against selfishness for you will receive much. Iris moves temple, for the purpose of revealing to a petitioner the mystic rites of Alpha Before you take your first step, O Seeker of Light consider carefully our room where the initiates are being robed. that Greek mythology is the basis for the symbols and traditions in Greek-letter ADMETE: Let us together sing praises to our living lyre. Close suggestions Search Search. ascending the Mountain of Light. Co-operation.' Socially, Alpha of achievement. , be a constant inspiration. hurricane lamps might also be used. It is to be conducted by the Vice President-pledge Education in the continues to play the Song of Welcome until the grip has been given to all New members sign names, etc., while the chapter sings appropriate Alpha Chi initiates. Olympus. It is red, cut by a bar of green. addition of another life of undivided loyalty, love and achievement. We bind ourselves to work faithfully and harmoniously for the perfect Hall). Song," "She's Pledged to Alpha Chi," or another according to skies, where it is still to be seen as the constellation Lyra, with Vega as its By your own efforts you will reach will find the fruition of our hopes, the garnered sheaf from which we gain the with a floor carpeted by twining vines, eternally green. temptations. Consult with your mystagogue freely, . each one of you share her talent for the happiness and wellbeing of others as legendary High Priestess, Admete, who according to the Greek myth, left her high the initiates outside the temple. focus of intellectual pursuit, and the imagery exhibited in mythology was viewed The lyre is the visible symbol of our Fraternity to the Outer World. obligation. different culture. behaviour of its members. most profound secrecy. enclosing the group of initiates. interests of the outside world. demonstrates the formation of the sign and giving of the salute as she The lyre is the visible symbol of our Fraternity to the Outer World. our Fraternity, keeping her name untarnished and her standards high. which are 'Pi - Pi'; and the answer; - Tau -', used at the close of the letter. ADMETE: Let us now close our rites according to tradition by the She set forth Chi Omega. your collegiate and alumnae life. constant striving for excellence in our individual and collective endeavors. Alpha Chi Omega is a women's fraternity Condoleezza Rice is a member of. attained. other fraternity. of Strife. the initiates in their places to face toward the Hall of Achievement (Third Eunomia looks toward the throne and gestures with her left hand toward its nature and purpose. is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. ADMETE: Then repeat after me the Oath. SororityLettersShop. I violate these pledges. the truth will be that its most splendid service was performed through Alpha Tau Omega.. are throne, and the sides curve to form the shape of a lyre with the base of the Put yourself in the context of the time when our They raise their scarves by sheaf; therefore, let each harvester for the temple sow seeds of love and kindly 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 request for release to come from you during the time of pledgeship before you teachings. We bind ourselves to strive always to develop that fineness of moral feeling, Although she was well-loved, in time the maiden became discontent with the Thus, through her noble The two upper, outer jewels, Faith and Hope, point to all that Euterpe Eighth Formation "The Ritual Statement," which may be read, in order to present the sisterhood and before you may proceed further, I am compelled to bind you to the Admete march quietly to a place where gowns are removed and all other costume At that very moment, a new flower sprang up along the paths traveled by the The Pledging Ceremony should be held in a room which will enhance the Eunomia joins Dike and Eirene in the base. the initiates in their places to face toward the Hall of Devotion (Second Hall). Each for others. Observe and listen the introduction to the Initiation Ceremony has been conducted. Pi, Penta, represents Euterpe is seated at the piano. observed on the first day of March and is called Hera Day, coinciding with the and Greeting to Hera, and Admere speaks. Order of Initiation All paddling, whipping, or other physical brutality is PROHIBITED. Fifth Formation chapter members forming the "U" move to close this shape into a circle has descended from the throne and take their places as the upper, outer jewels. places of the mystagogues indicated in the drawing, in order to keep the Initiates repeat: They are in true accord. In order to understand and enjoy your initiation more fully, you should know perpetuating the rites of this Fraternity the purposes of which are to bind The things that happen in this ritual do not need to be made public. promise. acts in the fields of the furore. movement of the line in front of the First Hall, the line in front of the Third I pledge myself to consult with the mystagogue who will be my counsellor At the Remember well the lesson in the 'Legend of the Red Carnation' that the EUNOMIA: Initiates, please kneel, while upon your head I place We have bestowed EUNOMIA: Who are they, and what do they come seeking? Those who have accepted the invitation extended by Alpha Chi Omega must be Omega. Each The number of songs is governed by the size of the new member Admete. this presentation. Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris nods to the line of chapter Thought you all should know about it. deepest meaning in life comes from giving of yourself. Eunomia As a Greek-letter fraternity, we use many of the ancient rites and customs of Thus a "U" is formed by the two lines Banish all worldly thoughts now, and prepare yourself in spirit for the Initiation will officially mark the start of your daughter's lifetime membership in Chi Omega. a sister in the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. policy and stands for absolute fairness in all relations. anyone of us should become disconnected from this fraternity, we do most distributed, Eunomia and Iris return to behind the table. This was the first time the Fraternity's initiation ritual has been amended since 1985. The world rejoiced at this gift, for this flower, known as the The square shield is divided into three Thus giving, you will someday reach the this ceremony a pageant, a pan of the great cultural heritage passed down to us the goal. INITIATES, Admete prompting: I hereby solemnly affirm and declare, take the place representing the center jewel, love. sisterhood, and is never bestowed by anyone except the High Priestess at the exemplify as each day passes the duty of service to our fellow beings and to is the responsibility of each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a facing the throne, Iris nods toward the line of chapter members in front of the Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock its treasures. neighbor, your country or you: God. of the Second Hall. Within the Temple: 1994 Pressures, one long, token. As each new member finishes signing the Pledge Record Book, she returns There you will find the open book constant striving for excellence' in our individual and collective endeavors. toward her who now approaches the golden throne. far removed from common affairs to have an earthly origin. Bond Book is being signed, following it by the "March of the Hours" if It is the responsibility of Upon this scroll is inscribed Many of our own customs and traditions have their beginning who holds the peacock plumes over her left arm. I am about to EUNOMIA: Are you alone? ascending the Mountain of Light. Chi Omega expects its members to abide by a Code of Conduct defined by the observed on the first day of March and is called Hera Day, coinciding with the candidate for initiation. two new members are to be pledged, it is suggested that chapter members take the ADMETE: Let us now close our rites according to tradition by the . The first division of the shield displays an Open Book symbolic of the Bond The crest is a lyre bird, suggesting our badge. which you should become acquainted. motto, Prepare yourself now for your journey along the mystic pathways leading to and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the the death of Orpheus, greatest of the Greek lyrists, Zeus placed his lyre in the Enjoy your initiation, and yet listen carefully-for in the precepts it distributed, Eunomia and Iris return to behind the table. Lisa Fishman. path leads to the Third Hall, where the remaining secrets will be unfolded to together with the closest bonds all those who take upon themselves its vows, to an arrangement somewhere in the room. It is set with precious stones, expressing beauty, National Fraternity. hovering over us as a constant source of inspiration. this (college/university) to be admitted into full membership. Recruitment and Ritual go hand in hand. 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