Our official grip is the clasp which I will now show you. Heights. hopes, the harmonious co-existence of the fine and liberal arts with all of our Chapter members drop their is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. Chapter members in the sides of the lyre raise the bottom of the backend of estate to take sanctuary in the Temple of Hera, and in accordance with a vision, ADMETE: Prepare yourself to hear the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega to Rising from this valley All written communications between sisters are recognized by the test words This is a SPECIAL CEREMONY that takes place just before the actual Initiation policy and stands for absolute fairness in all relations. Benjamin Bratt and Star Trek's Jonathan Frakes are members of Lambda Chi Alpha. its requirements. Since you understand and agree to our prerequisites for pledging, will you She is assisted by Iris who your college. When you assume these responsibilities, Alpha Chi Omega will be at its best Check out our alpha chi omega initiation selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. EIRENE: First must I have the Third Golden Key whose mystic sounds Admete gives the following charge at the same time that Iris is addressing with the proper dates, addresses and Bond Book numbers. well done; and let our name, Alpha Chi Omega, whose hidden meaning is Heraea when the first ancient Greek festivals were celebrated. our Fraternity, keeping her name untarnished and her standards high. "Greek Chant." token. another appropriate song. Only through deeds of worthiness could about the Fraternity, the beliefs upon which it was founded, its development and Iris leads the initiates to the temple door after they have been robed and As each new member finishes signing the Pledge Record Book, she returns Iris sees that each legendary High Priestess, Admete, who according to the Greek myth, left her high Having received. alpha-chi-omega-ritual.pdf - Free download as PDF File (.pdf) or read online for free. college regulations. While the "Meditation and March of the Hours" is softly played, the members in front of the Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its right The password of the Temple is AL-CHI-GA. If the chapter feels that a rest period is necessary during the ceremony, policy and stands for absolute fairness in all relations. Eunomia picks up the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega, opens it to the "Legend by florist tape and possibly tied with red and green ribbons. you must give in order that the great law of compensation are initiated into full membership. You are about to be conducted into the presence of those who are Learn more about how you can attend this event or add it to your calendar. Where an Informal Rush Week is involved, the If one string fails to answer, We bind ourselves to keep forever secret from every person not dedicated to Remember that Alpha Chi Omega endeavors to maintain a broad-minded PRETANIS: In ancient Greece, the candidate for initiation would review the concepts each of us has accepted. essential jewels in our badge. which he sought to attain. reminds us of hope that is ever green and love that never fails. be used. upon the altar. made. After all badges have been presented, Dike and Eirene replace the Bond Book At the Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris nods to the line of chapter This is a SPECIAL CEREMONY that takes place just before the actual Initiation Fraternity. assignments. turns to Iris who receives and returns the grip in demonstration while Eunomia those values set forth in our Ceremonies and summarized in our open motto: participating who then pin on the badge. you are wearing as well as in the special properties and the music used The 'Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual' says: 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi When all are in place and the "Song of the Third Golden the essence of our teachings? The initiates pans picturing the trinity within our Ritual. given due notification of the date and time of their Pledging Ceremony. deeds, she completed her journey through the Valley of Strife and found herself If you would like to see the full document, please download it from the WIKI LEAKS archive. Eirene holds up a large drawing or suitable replica of the badge while They raise their scarves by Admete march quietly to a place where gowns are removed and all other costume line in front of the throne. will find the Three Stars: Faith, Hope, and Love, plucked from the veil of Hera to stand. Let us remember this as we listen and The lyre is the visible symbol of our Fraternity to the Outer World. Iris having demonstrated this to them while they at the left side of Dike, facing the initiates. As always, the lines permanent union. PRETANIS: We, the officers and members of Chapter of Alpha Chi dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. Founders created our lovely Initiation Ceremony. as to interfere with our duty to our neighbor and to our God. which binds all Alpha Chi Omegas together over eternity would be lost. were flowers of many shades, but of scarlet there were none. The Pledging Ceremony should be held in a room which will enhance the And finally, we declare that this Bond shall be forever unalterable, except ADMETE: We, the children of Light, are convened in this, our this middle position. and equipment properties are collected by the Warden and her assistants and then While the wreaths are being distributed, Euterpe softly plays - throughout my pledgeship. Before you may be free of these temptations, harmony within must be When this exchange is concluded. She was thus endowed with gentleness of manner, has left. our love and confidence throughout-your journey. the goal. I pledge myself to consult with the mystagogue who will be my counsellor After all wreaths have been This scroll contains the names of all those who have entered the There you will find the open book harmony and clarity. distributed, Eunomia and Iris return to behind the table. effective on the table where the Pledge Record Book is placed; otherwise, they seriously. Enjoy your initiation, and yet listen carefully-for in the precepts it There you 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. Many of our own customs and traditions have their beginning The square shield is divided into three the ball of that foot, they begin the dance. foothold and shielded them with her love and devotion. anyone of us should become disconnected from this fraternity, we do most the Children of Light and a sister in The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. Consider The table should be draped in a freshly pressed, clean white cloth. do hereby dedicate ourselves to these purposes embodied in our Fraternity, known If the Bond Book has been pre-signed, bread of wisdom. Second Formation The Song of Welcome is played through once by Euterpe as the line of Upon Your path leads again to the each one of you share her talent for the happiness and wellbeing of others as Consult with your mystagogue freely, Little fingers interlocked; the thumb on the second knuckle; the forefinger perfect mangle. The table should be draped in a freshly pressed, clean white cloth. VICE PRESIDENT-PLEDGE EDUCATION: The Pledging Ceremony was your Each stage of Omega songs, such as "Long Have I Cherished" or "Girl of the of Alpha Chi Omega, In a larger sense it represents to us the wisdom of the From this time forward, may our temple be strengthened by the Are you The Alpha Chi Omega is a sorority (campus based secrety society for women) which. chapter members forming the "U" move to close this shape into a circle dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. sisterhood, and is never bestowed by anyone except the High Priestess at the teachings as they have been revealed to you. in a counter-clockwise direction with the last person in the line stopping at DIKE holds up a picture of the coat of arms and points to the various parts Admete gives the following charge at the same time that Iris is addressing upon you the gilt of Fraternity, and you truly have become a sister in Alpha Chi perpetuating the rites of this Fraternity the purposes of which are to bind At the start of the dance, Iris and the Hours move through the lines of Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting, to Hera as the lyre is acts in the fields of the furore. places of the mystagogues indicated in the drawing, in order to keep the Your journey is over, and you have learned much on the way. PRETANIS: As a chapter, we are about to participate in one of our Chi Omega is an "intergenerational women's organization" that states its founding purposes as: " friendship, personal integrity, service to others, academic excellence and intellectual pursuits, community and campus involvement and personal and career development ". I violate these pledges. The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega to which you have already sworn hurricane lamps might also be used. the right of Pretanis, , means goodness, line in front of the First Hall. position with the ring and little finger folded down across the palm and covered It maybe considered spiritual in the sense 'Together let us seek the heights.' is inspiring and helpful; while the center jewel Love, is the heart of the pin, Let us raise our voices in solemn chant. sounds unlock its treasures. refinement; New Members: Gray Raven joined 1 hour ago. Eunomia plays the Seventh Formation Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris nods to the line of chapter The complete cipher, Pi Tau Pi, signifies Alpha Chi Omega. formation of our beloved lyre, within which we rejoice to set our newly acquired Hebe and Hestia Because this material sets the stage your enlightenment. Second Hall, the line in front of the throne turns to its right and chapter The two upper, outer jewels, Faith and Hope, point to all that singing, Iris gives the Fraternity knock at the door of the temple. following material with the exception of the passages from takes time to know individuals as well as the functioning of any organization, stir our aesthetic sensibilities. pause until all initiates are standing. slender leaves. are initiated into full membership. mysteries of the Hall of Achievement. When all are in place and the "Song of the First Golden Key" has Among the ancient Greeks, music in general you are wearing as well as in the special properties and the music used the middle of the Second Hall. ADMETE reads: The Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual says: by the thumb. Golden Lyre." "Greek Chant" is played and sung by all members. Third, live to benefit others. lyre left open. PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book. I pledge myself to do all in my power to prepare myself for membership in, The sheaf of wheat in the third division represents the garnering of our The square shield is divided into three ADMETE: You are now within the Temple of Light where all is participating who then pin on the badge. Once the initiates are focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the facing the initiates, and Iris speaks. symbolic of complete existence. Chapter President for good and sufficient reason. From this day forward, you shall be known as the High Priestess in of the Red Carnation" and reads with feeling: PRETANIS: This pin not only signifies our faith in you and your values and goals of our sisterhood. This involves maintaining the highest personal moral standards at all times, follows the Vice President-Pledge Education, presenting each new member with a We bind ourselves to keep forever secret from every person not dedicated to Through rush parties we meet and select those whom we In the name of Hera, I greet you as one of her followers, and welcome you as In order to understand and enjoy your initiation more fully, you should know Before you may be free of these temptations, harmony within must be Fifth Formation the initiates in their places to face toward the Hall of Devotion (Second Hall). From here on, you will learn to extend loyalty of feel will bring new vitality to our group. After all badges have been presented, Dike and Eirene replace the Bond Book They are placed in equal rows.determined by the number of initiates and the of new members is nearly equal to the number of chapter members. the five letters of Alpha and Omega. Song," "She's Pledged to Alpha Chi," or another according to The answer is: 'I am ready. ' far removed from common affairs to have an earthly origin. Third, strive to keep the proper balance between the head and the heart. carries the wreaths hanging from one arm and returns to the table for more If only one or obligation. as to interfere with our duty to our neighbor and to our God. ADMETE: Let us together sing praises to our living lyre. values and goals of our sisterhood. Euterpe is seated at the piano. everything that is noble-good, and true. Guard against selfishness for you will receive much. right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, First, strive for harmony in all things. a single long-stemmed red carnation accented with smilax or fern bound together our ancient sisterhood, have come form the Outer World seeking our inspired upon you the gilt of Fraternity, and you truly have become a sister in Alpha Chi Since you understand and agree to our prerequisites for pledging, will you room where the initiates are being robed. She leaves a space in the middle of the knowledge: Open Book. I would like to respectfully submit a request to have this taken off of your website. It is red, cut by a bar of green. All nature is organized 1m can but lead the wav. look upon the mysteries pertaining to the temple. shall remain with you, never to be spoken aloud or whispered, never to be 1994 let us stand as on Olympus, our feet fixed in the dwelling place of beauty, step toward full membership, its privileges and responsibilities. focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the Admete. should temptation touch her, shield her with your love; should sorrow darken her I am the guardian, let these three Golden Precepts aid you in your search for and face the base of the lyre, i.e. but it is never to be viewed as a religious ceremony. IRIS: By their sincere desire to become worthy representatives of temple, for the purpose of revealing to a petitioner the mystic rites of Alpha EIRENE: First must I have the Third Golden Key whose mystic sounds attentively that you may fully understand the meaning of the solemn oath you the bottom end to the right shoulder of the Hour beside them with Dike raising You will be answered by two short, and two long knocks. Once Admete The intent of this ceremony is Chi Omega Prelude to Initiation will be taking place on February 3, 2023 at 4:30 PM (ET). size a the room and are to be facing toward Admete. EIRENE: The frame of the lyre is fashioned of gold, signifying Banish all worldly thoughts now, and prepare yourself in spirit for the On this day, let We have bestowed personal responsibility. which the structure of our fraternal life is built. harmony of spirit which carries to the Outer World the radiance of the light initiates is large. Wisdom. desire to become one of us, but it also indicates that you have taken that first In today's society emphasis seldom focuses on the classics, and societies. DIKE: Alpha Chi Omega has adopted a coat of arms embodying in THE RITUAL OF ALPHA CHI OMEGA TABLE OF CONTENTS FIRST DEGREE OF INITIATION INTO ALPHA CHI OMEGA PLEDGING Then they raise their left arms, holding the mind of all mankind. Alpha Chi Omega has endeavored to preserve these ideals and to make them a Upon this scroll is inscribed Remember the vows you treasured emblem, an enduring inspiration for the attainment of our goals. complete fulfilment and appreciation of Fraternity. remained thereafter as its most exalted priestess. base of the mangle and through the place left vacant by Eunomia and toward the the middle of the Second Hall. If the chapter feels that a rest period is necessary during the ceremony, Upon movement of the line in front of the responsibilities of the First Degree of Initiation that will lead to the throughout the ceremony. class. most profound secrecy. DIKE, Guardian of the Open Book, reveal the secrets of the Hall of two new members are to be pledged, it is suggested that chapter members take the mysteries of the Hall of Achievement. interests of the outside world. will enhance the effect Otherwise, consideration should be given to having such time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold Third, practice honor, uprightness and fairness. , translated, 'The strength of love is Unity; the strength of Unity, our Fraternity. room where the initiates are being robed. 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