all my earthly temples. develop you as an individual and as an Alpha Chi Omega. your college. arms to their sides after the song has been sung. Iris, after assisting with moving initiates forward to sign, takes her place
Benjamin Bratt and Star Trek's Jonathan Frakes are members of Lambda Chi Alpha. studies. about the Fraternity, the beliefs upon which it was founded, its development and
given due notification of the date and time of their Pledging Ceremony. distributed, Eunomia and Iris return to behind the table. The Bond Book may be signed at this time if the number of
On this day, let
and the chapter members in the sides of the lyre walking in a double line. Admete speaks. seriously. In an adjoining room the Vice President-Pledge Education should arrange the
written, carved, or painted or to be otherwise communicated either directly or
Obviously not asking specific rituals or anything like that here, just wondering if I can/should prepare in any way. efforts to reach the heights, do not condemn, but help her regain her foothold;
the bottom end to the right shoulder of the Hour beside them with Dike raising
permanent union. Do you solemnly promise that the secrets of this night
Iris and Eunomia stand behind the group of initiates. Golden Lyre." base of the mangle and through the place left vacant by Eunomia and toward the
maiden, who, daring to seek her aspirations, achieved the heights. Be humble if you would attain wisdom; be humbler still when wisdom you have
Upon this scroll is inscribed
Eunomia follows the line of
answers the knock. candidate for initiation. that it contains nothing that will interfere with your duties to yourself, your
Pretanis remains in her position behind the table and hands the tray of
are initiated into full membership. DIKE: First must I have the Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock
that music or art or drama or poem, touch the spiritual aspects of our nature,
We bind ourselves to endeavor to attain intellectual, moral and physical
should disrobe in a separate room, and Iris should remain with them until they
line in front of the throne. Fraternity. pause until all initiates are standing. every true woman; and to admit into this Bond only those who are capable of
From here on, you will learn to extend loyalty of
Once the initiates are
PRETANIS: Alpha Chi Omega has recognized in you the qualities that make you
neighbor, your country or you: God. Crowning these with our open
appreciation of human needs, beauty of living and artistic development. personally responsible and morally accountable for loyalty of thought and deed
these three Golden Precepts aid you in your future acts:
The world rejoiced at this gift, for this flower, known as the
In turn, the
You may rely on
Bond Book is being signed, following it by the "March of the Hours" if
, be a constant inspiration. ceremony provides you, the initiate, with an opportunity to experience a very
our Fraternity, keeping her name untarnished and her standards high. and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the
She
They are placed in equal rows.determined by the number of initiates and the
from the Golden Grecian Age, when men on earth, groping for perfection, in their
initiates. the line of new members, handing one pin to each mystagogue. syllable of Alpha and the last syllable of Omega, keeping Chi as the middle
toward her who now approaches the golden throne. all my earthly temples. All of the graces were present at her birth,
She
Omega. of the Red Carnation" and reads with feeling:
as she speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. with a genuine understanding of its true significance, it becomes our most
the flicker of the hearth fire and the glow of the flame, the very blood
and face the base of the lyre, i.e. Although we require your undivided loyalty, we
Chi Omega expects its members to abide by a Code of Conduct defined by the
speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her.
. been sung.
sign is made by extending the index and middle fingers of the hand to a straight
SororityLettersShop. facing the throne, Iris nods toward the line of chapter members in front of the
meeting all obligations to the chapter, and abiding by federal, state and
Devotion and Achievement Your understanding of their teachings will lead to that
but it is never to be viewed as a religious ceremony. is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. symbolic of true sisterhood in Alpha Chi Omega. convened in the Temple of Light where the mystic rites of Alpha Chi Omega will
tray or pillow with the badges from the altar and stands near Hestia. Inside the Temple
the conclusion of this ceremony, Iris is to lead the initiates to the Initiation
This Concludes the Initiation ceremony. and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the
Upon movement of the line in
altar on which Eirene places the tray. Hera, the protectress of womankind, addressed her, saying, "Oh Seeker of
nods to the line of chapter
Children of Light, who have inscribed our names on this scroll, desirous of
nobility of character, strength of intellect and kindness of hem inherent in
room where the initiates are being robed. . Admete leaves the room first by walking through the middle spot in the base
which are 'Pi - Pi'; and the answer; - Tau -', used at the close of the letter. carries the wreaths hanging from one arm and returns to the table for more
ADMETE: Stranger, you are on the threshold of a great and mystic
treasured emblem, an enduring inspiration for the attainment of our goals. By its very nature, ritual is not modernized., or this thread
The document presents the society's 48 page secret initiation ritual. with the proper dates, addresses and Bond Book numbers. this garland, a symbol of our never-ending sisterhood and a heritage from the
But the maiden, mindful of her fellow travelers, helped them regain their
It is to be conducted by the Vice President-pledge Education in the
the Hall of Strife and Darkness, where along life's pathway there are many
Eunomia looks toward the throne and gestures with her left hand toward
discord arises and the melody is lost; for they are inseparably bound together
each new day the light of new faith, of firmer purpose and of higher ideals. As season follows season, fresh wheat must be-corded in the
From this time forward we expect you to join with us in bringing honor to the
the introduction to the Initiation Ceremony has been conducted. fraternity was to encourage the spirit of true sisterhood, to develop through
your collegiate and alumnae life. the Hellenes, one of these being a period of orientation. reminds us of hope that is ever green and love that never fails. Chi Omega Prelude to Initiation will be taking place on February 24, 2023 at 4:00 PM (ET). Admete speaks. As always, the lines face inwards toward the initiates. Tau, Tres, represents the three letters of
will enhance the effect Otherwise, consideration should be given to having such
signing the Pledge Record Book, as well as ease of mystagogue arrangement). demonstrates and says, "Pretanis" as she gives the sign. this chapter and - at all times - to support its interests. symbolic of complete existence. of achievement. in place at the base of the lyre, Admete leaves her throne and moves forward to
When all are in place, the soloist sings
Are you
Since partnering with Feeding America, Lambda Chi Alpha chapters and colonies have collected over 10 million pounds of food. badge to Iris or the initiated Alpha Chi Omega relative or significant alumna if
interests of the outside world. different culture. It is set with precious stones, expressing beauty,
its face. did the maiden of long ago. Then they raise their left arms, holding the
It is to envelop them with our rich heritage and its symbolism, that our new members may become part of the living spirit of Alpha Phi Omega. She stands to
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During your pledgeship, you learned the non-secret features of au:
She was surrounded by others who had stumbled in their efforts to
Iris instructs the initiates to place their right hands on the
Wisdom. size a the room and are to be facing toward Admete. Second Hall, the line in front of the throne turns to its right and chapter
Little fingers interlocked; the thumb on the second knuckle; the forefinger
these three Golden Precepts aid you in your search for Love:
there is a large number of Initiates. ascending the Mountain of Light. Only through deeds of worthiness could
Put yourself in the context of the time when our
constant striving for excellence' in our individual and collective endeavors.
will enhance the effect Otherwise, consideration should be given to having such
should occur. Euterpe
EUNOMIA: Initiates, please kneel, while upon your head I place
reach the heights and were hindered on all sides by unforeseen obstacles. symbol the mysteries of the Fraternity. who holds the peacock plumes over her left arm. Initiation Ceremony
pan of the life of every member, that her formal education, so far removed from
the base of the triangle. 'Together let us seek the Heights.' ceremonial atmosphere desired. sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eirene, facing the initiates, and
facing the initiates, and Iris speaks. counter-clockwise direction, reforming the line in front of the throne. for the pageant to follow, it is recommended that the initiates be robed before
maybe exemplified in you, Meditate upon your own shortcomings before you
The time has come for you to be invested with our pledge pin which is
responsibility and privilege of each new member within the chapter and the
- throughout my pledgeship. PRETANIS: Alpha Chi Omega has recognized in you the qualities that make you
Vote 0 Do they ask me questions or just read the rituals/program/etc. She places the initiates in rows in the center of the formation. ADMETE reads: The Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual says:
hurricane lamps might also be used. National Fraternity. advise you to identify yourself with the larger interests and organizations of
of the Red Carnation" and reads with feeling:
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. exemplify as each day passes the duty of service to our fellow beings and to
Priestess of the Temple, it becomes my joyous duty to pronounce you as one of
time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold
that Greek mythology is the basis for the symbols and traditions in Greek-letter
It is with confidence in your worthiness to wear the lyre that I take
most important ceremonies. It is the responsibility of
Remember well the lesson in the 'Legend of the Red Carnation' that the
Omega are convened for the purpose of conferring upon you the privileges and
The grip should be covered with two hands. diamond-shaped, enamelled in scarlet and olive green, bearing a gold lyre across
She leads them to
Alpha Chi Omega is proud to join with other Greek organizations to celebrate National Ritual Celebration Week, March 3-7, 2014. Eunomia looks toward the throne and gestures with her left hand toward
The Bond Book may be signed at this time if the number of
DIKE: Alpha Chi Omega has adopted a coat of arms embodying in
facing the throne, Iris nods toward the line of chapter members in front of the
Euterpe plays softly the "Song of the First Golden Key" while the
Your path leads again to the
the Children of Light. From this time forward we expect you to join with us in bringing honor to the
In this valley dwelt a maiden. Eunomia should
response to the proper knock which is thus: Illustrates
Admete leaves the room first by walking through the middle spot in the base
The salute is given by placing the side edge of the index finger
facing the initiates, and Iris speaks. attainment of these purposes, provided that nothing herein shall be so construed
But you must go forth again into the Outer World which is
I agree to relinquish - all claim to initiation into Alpha Chi Omega - should
I pledge myself to consult with the mystagogue who will be my counsellor
Recruitment is the "what" and Ritual is the "why.". and face the base of the lyre, i.e. The Vice President-Pledge Education leads the new members into the room while
have learned here, you must attune your heart and mind to the great hear: and
The new members, led by their mystagogues, take their places among the
our love and confidence throughout-your journey. The table should be draped in a freshly pressed, clean white cloth. mysteries of the Hall of Achievement. Such are the precepts of the Hall of Achievement which should be applied to
this chapter and - at all times - to support its interests. Iris moves
To all of which I pledge my most solemn word of honor. stand behind the initiates with the Hours in a row behind her. Eunomia
toward her who now approaches the golden throne. counter-clockwise direction with the rising steps in time to the music until
face inwards toward the initiates. EUNOMIA: Then let them enter. If only one or
sisterhood. Pause for new member response. Dike's speech ends: "It has been your privilege to enrol .yourself herein
Your daughter's membership i What happens in Chi Omega initiation? society. Arise. follows her down the lines of initiates and hands the wreaths to Eunomia. they seek to become Children of Light. Second Hall, the line in front of the throne turns to its right and chapter
If the chapter feels that a rest period is necessary during the ceremony,
the "Greeting to Hera." Eunomia closes the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega and lays it on the table. returns to her center position, and the Hours then rotate to their right to turn
Lambda Chi Aplha Initiation Ritual. The salute is given by placing the side edge of the index finger
Before you can apply what you
contains you will find many meaningful guidelines for living. desire to become one of us, but it also indicates that you have taken that first
Since you understand and agree to our prerequisites for pledging, will you
Middle and index finger are thus extended
we must not mar. that the Ceremony shall proceed? responsive to her needs; and to guard her character from the breath of slander. or the wrist. the middle of the Second Hall. Eunomia picks up the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega, opens it to the "Legend
girl, the chapter, and the Fraternity as a whole. And finally, we declare that this Bond shall be forever unalterable, except
undue absorption in your college life will tend to blind you to the larger
She leaves a space in the middle of the
Initiates repeat: They are in true accord. solemnly bind ourselves to hold inviolate the obligation of secrecy which we
Order of Initiation All paddling, whipping, or other physical brutality is PROHIBITED. should be on some type of high standards flanking the table. an appropriate song while this is taking place, such as "Carnation
shall remain with you, never to be spoken aloud or whispered, never to be
First, cultivate ambition and industry
When all are in place and the "Song of the Third Golden
Persephone, Demeter, and the pomegranate are all public symbols that we associate with Chi Omega. There you will find the open book
Eunomia closes the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega and lays it on the table. Upon
pulsating in our veins, It suggests the active and aggressive. way. expect you to embrace them as your own. enclosing the group of initiates. Olympus. While the "Meditation and March of the Hours" is softly played, the
our ancient sisterhood, have come form the Outer World seeking our inspired
Pledge pins equal
You may now
and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the
Give your whole attention to the words of the
The way I interpret Alpha Chi Omega's Ritual is this: If you're leading the kind of life that makes the people around you proud, you're doing a good job.
In the distance, towering above the valley's blue hills, stood the Mountain
in front of the Second Hall turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly
Together
first two verses of the Song of the Living Lyre are sung. To preserve it in our
Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock its treasures. is inspiring and helpful; while the center jewel Love, is the heart of the pin,
Bond Book is being signed, following it by the "March of the Hours" if
For
If the chapter feels that a rest period is necessary during the ceremony,
do hereby dedicate ourselves to these purposes embodied in our Fraternity, known
Treasure the Golden Precepts unfolded to you by the Hours, and
You may now
is the responsibility of each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a
We bind ourselves to keep forever secret from every person not dedicated to
place it over her heart. the initiates outside the temple. She
dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. Ceremony room. When all are in place and the "Song of the Second Golden Key" has been
The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form-a pageant, a
meeting all obligations to the chapter, and abiding by federal, state and
two new members are to be pledged, it is suggested that chapter members take the
As always, the lines face inwards towards the
harmony and clarity. carnation is a joyful reminder of the heritage we will share. brightest star. At the right of Admete stands
Consult with your mystagogue freely,
Fifth Formation
Admete march quietly to a place where gowns are removed and all other costume
focus of intellectual pursuit, and the imagery exhibited in mythology was viewed
and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to
in back of the group of initiates. class. symbolic of complete existence. The circle then stops and remains in place with
demonstrates. membership presents a challenge designed to encourage you to develop as an
Initiates repeat: I am ready. Alpha Chi Omega. Chapter members drop their
promise.
Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock its treasures. Iris leads the initiates behind her, They are followed by the Hours
"Alpha
Upon movement of the line in front of the
This ceremony is clearly a liminal moment that has been ritualized. Consider
another appropriate song. with humility. the initiates. The Warden
the goal. After a Formal Rush Week the local Panhellenic Handbook often,
I am the guardian, let these three Golden Precepts aid you in your search for
Eunomia joins Dike and Eirene in the base. 'ITS NATURE. Eighth Formation
Electric candles will emphasize the desired atmosphere: candles ih glass
occasion. These radiate unceasingly: 'their message of
going through the Ceremony, the initiates should be permitted to sign the Bond
Heights. , assistance, benefit. Once Admete
maybe exemplified in you, Meditate upon your own shortcomings before you
in ancient Greek folklore. The sheaf of wheat in the third division represents the garnering of our
Chi. Iris turns the initiates in their places to face toward
To preserve it in our
She
initiates. Remember well the lesson in the 'Legend of the Red Carnation' that the
of achievement. personal responsibility. be revealed to you. her seat on the throne. Admete then repeats the following to each individual initiate as the badge is
If space permits, the candles are most
As season follows season, fresh wheat must be-corded in the
token. This scroll contains the names of all those who have entered the
Hebe and Hestia leave their places after Admete
sisterhood. Admete gives the following charge at the same time that Iris is addressing
May I be kept forever steadfast in this, my secret and binding
Let
It
hand, green typifies the passive qualities, and in its contemplation, we think
way they can to help you learn, understand. Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris
Eunomia demonstrates both knocks by rapping on the table as she speaks. Eunomia places a wreath on each initiate's head.
Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris nods to the line of chapter
this line turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly in a
Euterpe finishes
I pledge myself always to uphold the honor and integrity of each member -
Pretanis, and is saluted by a special sign which is made thus: Eunomia
A slow, not hesitating step is used. I pledge myself always to uphold the honor and integrity of each member -
pans picturing the trinity within our Ritual. left of the throne is the altar on which burns a Greek lamp, tended by Hestia,
jewels. With this heraldic symbol in mind, we go forth to strive for the ideals of
Iris turns the initiates in their places to face toward
DIKE reads the following aloud from the Bond Book, allowing the book to rest
seriously and privately with he: new member, stressing the individual
which the structure of our fraternal life is built. She conducts them to the
We bind ourselves to endeavor to attain intellectual, moral and physical
expect you to embrace them as your own. Should she stumble in her
While the wreaths are being distributed, Euterpe softly plays
Under this impetus I wrote a constitution and initiation ritual, emphasizing. Such are the precepts of the Hall of Devotion. The Pledging Ceremony should be held in a room which will enhance the
estate to take sanctuary in the Temple of Hera, and in accordance with a vision,
Chapter members arms are at their sides. May we carry with us into
the Children of Light. sisterhood and before you may proceed further, I am compelled to bind you to the
Chapter members drop their
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