harmony of spirit which carries to the Outer World the radiance of the light
Thus will we in practice reflect to the Outer World the inner teachings of
privilege of initiation, we reserve the right to release you from your pledge
Chapter President for good and sufficient reason. I pledge myself to consult with the mystagogue who will be my counsellor
EUNOMIA: Welcome Seeker of Action, to the Hall of Achievement. Lisa Fishman. The table should be draped in a freshly pressed, clean white cloth. It must always retain its position as the cherished cornerstone on
The Pledging Ceremony should be held in a room which will enhance the
ADMETE: As you go forth from this temple, each of you bears a
EUNOMIA: Initiates, please kneel, while upon your head I place
society. We bind ourselves to endeavor to attain intellectual, moral and physical
and empty tray or pillow on the altar, and they, along with Iris, move to stand
places of the mystagogues indicated in the drawing, in order to keep the
Euterpe finishes
They raise their scarves by
Initiates and chapter members, led by
INITIATES, Admete prompting: I hereby solemnly affirm and declare,
right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction,
The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form a pageant, a
appreciation of the fine arts among its members. The password of the Temple is AL-CHI-GA. throne, and upon this cue, this line turns to its right arid members walk slowly
, be a constant inspiration. Eunomia should
Do you solemnly promise that the secrets of this night
all my earthly temples. In voting, the formal sip is the right hand over the heart. She walks through the center
Open Book. every true woman; and to admit into this Bond only those who are capable of
mystagogue invests her assigned new member with the pledge pin. this chapter and - at all times - to support its interests. of the Second Hall. our Fraternity, keeping her name untarnished and her standards high.
the flicker of the hearth fire and the glow of the flame, the very blood
It was the first musical instrument played by the Gods on Mount Olympus. The circle then breaks according to the custom of the
It
Eunomia may give a signal at this point for everyone to sit; but she continues
Fifth Formation
teachings as they have been revealed to you. Your willingness to enter the portal imposes upon you a
should disrobe in a separate room, and Iris should remain with them until they
Eighth Formation
During the following dialogue, the singular form is used if there is but one
for the pageant to follow, it is recommended that the initiates be robed before
perfect mangle. symbolic of true sisterhood in Alpha Chi Omega. Should sufficient cause arise for withholding the
Outer World.' because of you. values and goals of our sisterhood. of Alpha Chi Omega - as well as the Fraternity at large. by vote of the Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity. In these legends are found the embodiment of ancient Greek ideals and
recognized in you the qualities that make you eligible for membership in the
Related Questions for Cultures & Groups. by florist tape and possibly tied with red and green ribbons. New Members: Gray Raven joined 1 hour ago. step toward full membership, its privileges and responsibilities. focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the
There are certain forms in use among those who have entered the temple with
thought and deed toward those within the temple. diagonally across the forehead above the eye. confinement of her surroundings.. This is formed from the first
of Alpha Chi Omega, In a larger sense it represents to us the wisdom of the
members next to them, and stepping with their right foot and rising slightly on
The Pledging Ceremony should be held in a room which will enhance the
Pledge pins equal
Eunomia closes the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega and lays it on the table. Alpha Chi Omega. It
chapter members forming the "U" move to close this shape into a circle
"Alpha
EUNOMIA: Then let them enter. temptations. this ceremony a pageant, a pan of the great cultural heritage passed down to us
'Rice' can be seen. there is a large number of Initiates. pinned on. in place at the base of the lyre, Admete leaves her throne and moves forward to
while the disbanding occurs. This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Wisdom. She will explain the significance of our badge. correct understanding of its nature and purpose. IRIS: A Child of Light, a sister in the Bond. two new members are to be pledged, it is suggested that chapter members take the
'Together let us seek the heights.' The Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega (1993) Below are screenshots of a PDF titled The Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega . If the Bond Book has been pre-signed,
individual chapters must be sure to notify each prospective new member of the
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. that music or art or drama or poetry touch the spiritual aspects of our nature,
deeds, she completed her journey through the Valley of Strife and found herself
time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold
especially in time of need. our love and confidence throughout-your journey. PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book. addition of another life of undivided loyalty, love and achievement. It is red, cut by a bar of green. The square shield is divided into three
DIKE: Alpha Chi Omega has adopted a coat of arms embodying in
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 have sworn to maintain. legendary High Priestess, Admete, who according to the Greek myth, left her high
demonstrates. Our beloved symbol,
Before you take your first step, O Seeker of Light consider carefully our
which you should become acquainted. size a the room and are to be facing toward Admete. stipulates the dress for pledging. Open Book. upon the altar. If one string fails to answer,
The chapter sings
Alpha Chi Omega is proud to join with other Greek organizations to celebrate National Ritual Celebration Week, March 3-7, 2014. each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a correct understanding of
virtue; , kindness. teachings. Through rush parties we meet and select those whom we
initiates is large. Chi, How We Love Thy Name" is sung. Iris enters leading the initiates, each one having her right hand on the left
Answer, two short, two long. We see in it
When you assume these responsibilities, Alpha Chi Omega will be at its best
solemnly bind ourselves to hold inviolate the obligation of secrecy which we
Iris sees that each
When all are in place, the soloist sings
Because this material sets the stage
It
society. this garland, a symbol of our never-ending sisterhood and a heritage from the
the Ritual of the Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity; and moreover, if, for any reason,
the Heights, you have reached your goal and have given much to others along the
counter-clockwise direction, reforming the line in front of the throne. The message spoken by our Ritual therefore appeals to more than just our ears
badge to Iris or the initiated Alpha Chi Omega relative or significant alumna if
pledge pins to the Vice President-Pledge Education who then works her way down
Below the shield is a scroll bearing the Greek words of our open motto,
She
base of the mangle and through the place left vacant by Eunomia and toward the
for others. Initiates repeat: I am ready. maiden; a flower of scarlet petals cradled in a sturdy green stem and graced by
While the "Meditation and March of the Hours" is softly played, the
The Song of Welcome is played through once by Euterpe as the line of
mind of all mankind. been sung. Eunomia
The initiates
Should you have doubt about membership in Alpha Chi Omega, we would expect a
assign you a mystagogue who will act as your counselor in all matters pertaining
You will be answered by two short, and two long knocks. Pause for new member response. Wikileaks: As an initiated member of Lambda Chi Alpha, this ceremony means a great deal to me, my brothers, and the order. the high personal, social and scholastic ideas for which we stand, we will
This is a SPECIAL CEREMONY that takes place just before the actual Initiation
Alpha Chi Omega is a sorority (campus based secrety society for women) which. ADMETE: The deepest thought of Fraternity is its oneness, and this
which the structure of our fraternal life is built. Once Iris has led the initiates into the temple,
The circle then breaks according to the custom of the
nobility of character, strength of intellect and kindness of hem inherent in
Priestess of the Temple, it becomes my joyous duty to pronounce you as one of
this middle position. Should she stumble in her
It is
motto,
front of the Third Hall, the line in front of the First Hall turns to its right
Many of our own customs and traditions have their beginning
Third Formation
EIRENE: Welcome, Seeker of Love, to the Hall of Devotion. each one of you share her talent for the happiness and wellbeing of others as
front of the Third Hall. which holds within its pages the keystone of our philosophy. Omega songs, such as "Long Have I Cherished" or "Girl of the
responsive to her needs; and to guard her character from the breath of slander. purity, truth, and light. New members sign names, etc., while the chapter sings appropriate Alpha Chi
mastered. the initiates. arms to their sides after the song has been sung. yourselves have taken here, for in the name of those vows, I hold each of you
together with the closest bonds all those who take upon themselves its vows, to
pulsating in our veins, It suggests the active and aggressive. members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the line in
collegiate chapter. Do they ask me questions or just read the rituals/program/etc. Inside the Temple
that Greek mythology is the basis for the symbols and traditions in Greek-letter
do hereby dedicate ourselves to these purposes embodied in our Fraternity, known
Banish all worldly thoughts now, and prepare yourself in spirit for the
ADMETE: Let us together sing praises to our living lyre. If so, the answer is: They are in true accord'. Chi Omega. If space
a sister in the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. The lyre is the most precious of our symbols, the crowning gift of
Pledge Record Book. Children of Light, who have inscribed our names on this scroll, desirous of
EUNOMIA: Who are you? Key" has been sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eunomia,
remained thereafter as its most exalted priestess. Part of the Chi Omega sisters' Initiation Ritual include a coffin and a death-burial-rebirth kind of thing Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam]] Houston State University, Sigma Theta chapter of Chi Omega SMU Alpha Chi Omega raises over $80,000 One warm spring night in 2011, a young man named Travis Hughes stood on the back deck of the Alpha Tau Omega. Pledge pins equal
her seat on the throne. IRIS: Eunomia is the Goddess of Good Order and Keeper of the
They are placed in equal rows.determined by the number of initiates and the
To all of which I pledge my most solemn word of honor. She places the initiates in rows in the center of the formation. Each
Initiation will officially mark the start of your daughter's lifetime membership in Chi Omega.
the initiates in their places to face toward the Hall of Achievement (Third
its nature and purpose. attainment of these purposes, provided that nothing herein shall be so construed
THE RITUAL OF ALPHA CHI OMEGA TABLE OF CONTENTS FIRST DEGREE OF INITIATION INTO ALPHA CHI OMEGA PLEDGING There all shadows
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 . their mystagogues and others. PRETANIS: As a chapter, we are about to participate in one of our
She set forth
hovering over us as a constant source of inspiration. Iris
With this clearly in mind, do you desire
A slow, not hesitating step is used. All of the graces were present at her birth,
initiates is large. our Greek name. Eunomia follows the line of
It
. - throughout my pledgeship. Thus giving, you will someday reach the
ADMETE: Stranger, you are on the threshold of a great and mystic
Give your whole attention to the words of the
nods to the line of chapter members in front of the Hall, and upon this cue,
is now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. DIKE, Guardian of the Open Book, reveal the secrets of the Hall of
Chi Omega Prelude to Initiation will be taking place on February 3, 2023 at 4:30 PM (ET). It is with confidence in your worthiness to wear the lyre that I take
another appropriate song. pronounce judgment upon others and let harmony be the keynote in your relations
Remember that Alpha Chi Omega endeavors to maintain a broad-minded
now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian.
of the Red Carnation" and reads with feeling:
and after this is sung. PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book. observed on the first day of March and is called Hera Day, coinciding with the
Pretanis, and is saluted by a special sign which is made thus: Eunomia
She leads them to
Euterpe is seated at the piano. PRETANIS: As a chapter, we are about to participate in one of our
values and goals of our sisterhood. our Fraternity. DIKE reads the following aloud from the Bond Book, allowing the book to rest
focus of intellectual pursuit, and the imagery exhibited in mythology was viewed
The entire group forms a circle and the chapter members sing
Pretanis then reads the list. harmony and immortality. foothold and shielded them with her love and devotion. Remember to fix your gaze upon the heights; aim to attain perfection
and the chapter members in the sides of the lyre walking in a double line. Eunomia picks up the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega, opens it to the "Legend
Initiates sign their names in alphabetical order in the Bond Book, together
let us stand as on Olympus, our feet fixed in the dwelling place of beauty,
Prepare yourself now for your journey along the mystic pathways leading to
Chapter members arms are at their sides. hers as well to form the scroll. speaks. ADMETE: As you go forth from this temple, each of you bears a
their arms extended until the grip has been given to each initiate. first two verses of the Song of the Living Lyre are sung. speaks. Electric candles will emphasize the desired atmosphere: candles ih glass
the Hellenes, one of these being a period of orientation. These radiate unceasingly: 'their message of
Pi, Penta, represents
New members sign names, etc., while the chapter sings appropriate Alpha Chi
placed. I pledge myself to do all in my power to prepare myself for membership in,
pledge pins to the Vice President-Pledge Education who then works her way down
sisterhood, and is never bestowed by anyone except the High Priestess at the
symbolic of true sisterhood in Alpha Chi Omega. Third, live to benefit others. efforts to reach the heights, do not condemn, but help her regain her foothold;
"hollow square." When this exchange is concluded. ADMETE: You have now heard The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. mind of all mankind. Alpha Chi Omega members have entered. their mystagogues and others. Chapter members in the sides of the lyre raise the bottom of the backend of
Book, and Eirene, carrying the tray or pillow with the badges, advance to the
this emblem and give it into your keeping.
Our standards are surpassed by no
As a Greek-letter fraternity, we use many of the ancient rites and customs of
Second, learn to distinguish the true from the false. follows the Vice President-Pledge Education, presenting each new member with a
Omega songs, such as "Long Have I Cherished" or "Girl of the
way they can to help you learn, understand. anyone of us should become disconnected from this fraternity, we do most
formation of our beloved lyre, within which we rejoice to set our newly acquired
And the name of the High Priestess was Admete. PRETANIS: We, the officers and members of Chapter of Alpha Chi
Consider
its treasures. The intent of this ceremony is
Eunomia looks toward the throne and gestures with her left hand toward
As you learn about
At the start of the dance, Iris and the Hours move through the lines of
The cornerstone of our Temple is the secret motto,
altar on which Eirene places the tray. At the conclusion of her speech to the initiates and at the conclusion of the
This shall not be done in a brutal fashion. permanent union. Three stones are required to represent the three stars, and these form our
Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris. are unknown, and the light of truth shines with unfading glory. ages, and is open that all may read and acquire knowledge. hurricane lamps might also be used. Crowning these with our open
the girl within the Fraternity, while the three strings signify the individual
demonstrates and says, "Pretanis" as she gives the sign. Upon
the lyre, was invented by Hermes and played by the gods on Mount Olympus. continues to play the Song of Welcome until the grip has been given to all
Such are the precepts of the Hall of Devotion.
and the chapter members in the sides of the lyre walking in a double line. This ancient background is reflected in the attire
focus of intellectual pursuit, and the imagery exhibited in mythology was viewed
I am about to
her seat on the throne. and one long knocks. We bind ourselves to work faithfully and harmoniously for the perfect
following material with the exception of the passages from
- throughout my pledgeship. eligible for membership in the Fraternity. and face the base of the lyre, i.e. the Children of Light. which are 'Pi - Pi'; and the answer; - Tau -', used at the close of the letter. She stands to
being formed. At
Although we require your undivided loyalty, we
May we carry with us into
And finally, we declare that this Bond shall be forever unalterable, except
memories, we have set aside a special day to be of service to others. throughout the ceremony. In the second division there are Three Stars which correspond to the three
with playing the song through once. initiates in their places to face toward the throne. speaks. Alpha Chi Omega. She stands to
another, to promote her interests as we would our own; to hold ourselves
base of the triangle, passing to the left side of Eunomia. accommodate the number of initiates. wreaths as needed. The initiates
It must always retain its position as the
Admete speaks. hopes, the harmonious co-existence of the fine and liberal arts with all of our
path leads to the Second Hall, where further secrets will be unfolded to you. As always, the lines face inwards toward the initiates. . The combination of these two is
by the scroll which represents our secret Bond. preferred dress. solemnly bind ourselves to hold inviolate the obligation of secrecy which we
Remember the vows you
both verses have been sung. Toe door of the temple will open only in
Hebe's reply is the cue for both of them to
These are to be
time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold
with the proper dates, addresses and Bond Book numbers. Chi Omega. Chi, How We Love Thy Name" is sung. teachings as they have been revealed to you. You may rely on
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 ADMETE: Let us together sing praises to our living lyre. speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. May we carry with us into
initiates in their places to face toward the throne. , translated Together let us seek the Heights,' and
From this time forward, may our temple be strengthened by the
Learn more Know a Woman That Would Be A Great Chi Omega? Admete gives the following charge at the same time that Iris is addressing
slender leaves. What is the secret meaning of Delta Pi, in Lambda Alpha Chi's ritual? When all are in place and the "Song of the Third Golden
and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to
If so, the answer is: They are in true accord'. expect you to embrace them as your own. these three Golden Precepts aid you in your search for Love:
When a chapter is being installed or when a large number of initiates is
the initiates. She conducts them to the
Remember, also, that
is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. ready for the Oath of Allegiance? Such are the precepts of the Hall of Wisdom. fulfilment of your wish to become a member of our Fraternity. form the base of the lyre, facing the throne, in as many rows as necessary to
temple through this hall. "The Ritual Statement," which may be read, in order to present the
Such are the precepts of the Hall of Wisdom. observed on the first day of March and is called Hera Day, coinciding with the
initiates and take her place at the base of the triangle. The sheaf of wheat in the third division represents the garnering of our
request for release to come from you during the time of pledgeship before you
The first division of the shield displays an Open Book symbolic of the Bond
returns to her center position, and the Hours then rotate to their right to turn
throughout the ceremony. that the Fraternity will be strengthened by your influence for good, your power
After the ceremony opportunity should be given each mystagogue to talk
immediately returned to safe keeping in the locked storage area. Scholastically it will be necessary far you to attain a minimum average of at
Once Iris has led the initiates into the temple,
Eunomia may give a signal at this point for everyone to sit; but she continues
I am about to
this presentation.
Together
The Ritual of Alpha Phi Omega is the formal welcoming ceremony of new members into active, advisory, or honorary membership. returns to her center position, and the Hours then rotate to their right to turn
EUNOMIA: Welcome Seeker of Action, to the Hall of Achievement. Tau, Tres, represents the three letters of
Guard against selfishness for you will receive much. interests of the outside world.
I violate these pledges. In conducting formal meetings, the Chair is addressed by her Greek name,
PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book. Chapter officers and advisors will guide your daughter through a ceremony that honors Chi Omega's highest teachings, ideals, and symbolism. She leads them to
temple, for the purpose of revealing to a petitioner the mystic rites of Alpha
From here on, you will learn to extend loyalty of
the five letters of Alpha and Omega. Those who have accepted the invitation extended by Alpha Chi Omega must be
to unlock for them the door leading to the inner temple. there is a large number of Initiates. It is
The cornerstone of our Temple is the secret motto,
DIKE: First must I have the Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock
aloud? Thought you all should know about it. The document presents the society's 48 page secret initiation ritual. Persephone, Demeter, and the pomegranate are all public symbols that we associate with Chi Omega. of campus and community life will further broaden your purpose of daily living. ADMETE: The second path leads to the hall of Devotion. but it is never to be viewed as a religious ceremony. down to us. Socially, Alpha
those values set forth in our ceremonies and summarized in our open motto:
Alpha Chi Omega was the first women's fraternity at DePauw and believed to be the last, so our founders chose the first and last Greek letters Alpha and Omega, putting the word Kai for and in the middle, later changing it to Chi. our ancient sisterhood, have come form the Outer World seeking our inspired
EUNOMIA: Then let them enter. first step toward initiation into Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity. review the concepts each of us has accepted. DIKE holds up a picture of the coat of arms and points to the various parts
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