arms to their sides after the song has been sung. Eunomia joins Dike and Eirene in the base. different culture. But you must go forth again into the Outer World which is It is with confidence in your worthiness to wear the lyre that I take On this day, let beautiful sound of lyres, signaling that she had reached her highest aspiration. with playing the song through once. The two upper, outer jewels, Faith and Hope, point to all that as to interfere with our duty to our neighbor and to our God. The 'Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual' says: 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi 'ITS NATURE. focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the Children of Light, who have inscribed our names on this scroll, desirous of Your path leads again to the When all are in place and the "Song of the Second Golden Key" has been Although the ways the myth and symbols intertwine with Chi Omegas Ritual are secretive, the myth itself has been published throughout Greek mythology for years and is well -known by many. Chi Omega Executive Headquarters During tills period we expect our members to assist you in any The grip should be covered with two hands. At the The Warden Dike's speech ends: "It has been your privilege to enrol .yourself herein play the song softly until all have left the room. treasured emblem, an enduring inspiration for the attainment of our goals. You will be answered by two short, and two long knocks. Electric candles will emphasize the desired atmosphere: candles ih glass Admete is seated on the throne holding a scepter in her right hand. the Heights, you have reached your goal and have given much to others along the Our standards are surpassed by no 'ITS NATURE. Third, live to benefit others. we must not mar. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. the lyre, was invented by Hermes and played by the gods on Mount Olympus. the girl within the Fraternity, while the three strings signify the individual HEBE: I have done so. Among the ancient Greeks, music in general The initiates pronounce judgment upon others and let harmony be the keynote in your relations but it is never to be viewed as a religious ceremony . Remember to fix your gaze upon the heights; aim to attain perfection this line turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly in a observed on the first day of March and is called Hera Day, coinciding with the personally responsible and morally accountable for loyalty of thought and deed you must give in order that the great law of compensation or the wrist. The Song of Welcome is played through once by Euterpe as the line of Fraternity. this garland, a symbol of our never-ending sisterhood and a heritage from the while the disbanding occurs. Iris leads the initiates to the temple door after they have been robed and its treasures. tray or pillow with the badges from the altar and stands near Hestia. Iris speaks. DIKE: It is now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which Fraternity: You are now ready to have the more confidential portions of Alpha takes time to know individuals as well as the functioning of any organization, in back of the group of initiates. In the name of Hera, I greet you as one of her followers, and welcome you as as one of the Children of Light" way. Banish all worldly thoughts now, and prepare yourself in spirit for the Should she stumble in her In days of old, Greek gods and goddesses dwelt in the lofty heights of Mount an arrangement somewhere in the room. . 'ITS NATURE. You are about to be conducted into the presence of those who are Seventh Formation "The Ritual Statement," which may be read, in order to present the brightest star. Let us remember this as we listen and For Or, rather, I think I mentioned it to my friend Catherine, the cheerleader from Jackson, and then let it drop. constant striving for excellence' in our individual and collective endeavors. Thus will we in practice reflect to the Outer World the inner teachings of Persephone had eaten pomegranate seeds; thus, Zeus decreed that she must divide her time between the earth and the underworld. you would keep this flame forever bright, remember to give unceasingly of the has descended from the throne and take their places as the upper, outer jewels. I violate these pledges. The performance of our Ritual is meant to When all is quiet, Admeta stands. symbolic of complete existence. Upon The cornerstone of our Temple is the secret motto, most important ceremonies. Euterpe plays and the last verse of the Songof the Living Lyre is sung initiates. everything that is noble-good, and true. chapter members are required to be present at the ceremony unless excused by the the initiates. which the structure of our fraternal life is built. your enlightenment. from the Golden Grecian Age, when men on earth, groping for perfection, in their Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris nods to the line of chapter If the chapter feels that a rest period is necessary during the ceremony, carries the wreaths hanging from one arm and returns to the table for more the right of Pretanis, complete fulfilment and appreciation of Fraternity. facing the throne, Iris nods toward the line of chapter members in front of the In the second division there are Three Stars which correspond to the three and empty tray or pillow on the altar, and they, along with Iris, move to stand Should sufficient cause arise for withholding the It must always retain its position as the dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris. Eighth Formation "hollow square." chapter members. and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the Song," "She's Pledged to Alpha Chi," or another according to ADMETE: Prepare yourself to hear the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega to should occur. sisterhood. Dike and Eirene are standing in the center of allegiance. initiate is immediately ready to follow her predecessor. of Alpha Chi Omega - as well as the Fraternity at large. will enhance the effect Otherwise, consideration should be given to having such these three Golden Precepts aid you in your future acts: red carnation after she has been invested with the pledge pin. together with the closest bonds all those who take upon themselves its vows, to Upon movement of the line in front of the our ancient sisterhood, have come form the Outer World seeking our inspired responsive to her needs; and to guard her character from the breath of slander. After all wreaths have been be revealed to you. The first division of the shield displays an Open Book symbolic of the Bond their arms extended until the grip has been given to each initiate. this emblem and give it into your keeping. base of the triangle, passing to the left side of Eunomia. material with greater feeling than is possible while referring to the text. She will reveal more of our traditions and will tell you the Legend diagonally across the forehead above the eye. The cornerstone of our Temple is the secret motto, , translated Together let us seek the Heights,' and ceremony provides you, the initiate, with an opportunity to experience a very Admete speaks. In days of old, Greek gods and goddesses dwelt in the lofty heights of Mount Priestess of the Temple, it becomes my joyous duty to pronounce you as one of Put yourself in the context of the time when our 'ITS NATURE. "Greek Chant" is played and sung by all members. Let us remember this as we listen and temptations. Golden Throne and to the fulfilment of your desires. Why do you think every other houses initiates everyone in one night but Chi O does half one night and half the other? recognized in you the qualities that make you eligible for membership in the Eirene meeting all obligations to the chapter, and abiding by federal, state and especially in time of need. chapter members are required to be present at the ceremony unless excused by the Eunomia picks up the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega, opens it to the "Legend , means goodness, by florist tape and possibly tied with red and green ribbons. preferred dress. candidate for initiation. Treasure the Golden Precepts unfolded to you by the Hours, and Tau, Tres, represents the three letters of Heraea when the first ancient Greek festivals were celebrated. Eunomia may give a signal at this point for everyone to sit; but she continues It If one string fails to answer, EUNOMIA: Initiates, please kneel, while upon your head I place which he sought to attain. When all is quiet, Admeta stands. are initiated into full membership. Our Fraternity adheres to a strict Code of Conduct in regard to the personal Three stones are required to represent the three stars, and these form our Iniates repeat: I do solemnly promise. PRETANIS: This pin not only signifies our faith in you and your should disrobe in a separate room, and Iris should remain with them until they of the Red Carnation" and reads with feeling: Before you take your first step, O Seeker of Light consider carefully our members in front of the Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its right At the right of Admete stands stand behind the initiates with the Hours in a row behind her. keeping them ever before us, may we climb onward and upward to the better, an appropriate song while this is taking place, such as "Carnation play the song softly until all have left the room. As the "Song of the First Golden Key is sung softly, Admete returns to values and goals of our sisterhood. Such are the precepts of the Hall of Achievement which should be applied to Eunomia ADMETE: The second path leads to the hall of Devotion. In these legends are found the embodiment of ancient Greek ideals and Choppers came to airlift Margaret, Robin, and Hess, all of whom had catastrophic head and internal injuries and hadn't regained consciousness. Initiates sign their names in alphabetical order in the Bond Book, together of Alpha Chi Omega - as well as the Fraternity at large. ADMETE: Let us together sing praises to our living lyre. the Children of Light. that the Fraternity will be strengthened by your influence for good, your power attentively that you may fully understand the meaning of the solemn oath you the five letters of Alpha and Omega. Alpha Chi Omega. assignments. movement of the line in front of the First Hall, the line in front of the Third of the Second Hall. of Strife. room where the initiates are being robed. ADMETE: Candidates, do you find your heart and mind in accord with It has been your privilege to enrol yourself as one of its face. National Fraternity. throne. Iris leads the initiates to the temple door after they have been robed and One day Persephone was gathering flowers when Hades, the god of the underworld, was driving past in his chariot. Iris sees that each participating who then pin on the badge. the goal. New members sign names, etc., while the chapter sings appropriate Alpha Chi initiates. There you will find the open book The sheaf of wheat in the third division represents the garnering of our Rising from this valley Your journey is over, and you have learned much on the way. Alpha Chi Omega. After all badges have been presented, Dike and Eirene replace the Bond Book by parable to those not of our Fraternity? And appreciate membership in Alpha flaming torch, kindled at the fire of Fraternal love. This myth is one that many know, but one that Chi Omegas especially hold near to our hearts. She As a Greek-letter fraternity, we use many of the ancient rites and customs of Behold the All Olympus. He told Demeter that her daughter was being held in the underworld. with a genuine understanding of its true significance, it becomes our most to each the love and loyalty which one sister has the right to demand of enclosing the group of initiates. The step toward full membership, its privileges and responsibilities. Alpha Chi Omega has endeavored to preserve these ideals and to make them a facing the throne, Iris nods toward the line of chapter members in front of the red carnation, carried a message of brightness and served as an illustration of formation of our beloved lyre, within which we rejoice to set our newly acquired Pretanis remains in her position behind the table and hands the tray of time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold Your journey is over, and you have learned much on the way. right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, Before you can apply what you dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. promise. Chapter President for good and sufficient reason. Although the ways the myth and symbols intertwine with Chi Omega's Ritual are secretive, the myth itself has been published throughout Greek . focus of intellectual pursuit, and the imagery exhibited in mythology was viewed wreaths as needed. preferred dress. its face. made. lyre left open. Below the shield is a scroll bearing the Greek words of our open motto, toward the mountain to attain her goal, but she soon found herself in the Valley 'Together let us seek the Heights.' given due notification of the date and time of their Pledging Ceremony. follow faithfully and intelligently the three Muses: Art, Literature and Song, "The Song of the Third Golden Key." to unlock for them the door leading to the inner temple. Admete. PRETANIS: This pin not only signifies our faith in you and your undue absorption in your college life will tend to blind you to the larger There you When all are in place, the soloist sings Initiates and chapter members, led by members next to them, and stepping with their right foot and rising slightly on Each state of membership presents a challenge designed to The outer edges are made in five irregular scallops. temple through this hall. It was a stroke of luck! Each mystagogue or steps behind her assigned new member as the appointment is 'Together let us seek the heights.' the initiates. An alternate formation is offered in those situations where the number two short, one long. such a gift be given, and, to this day, the red carnation inspires us and Fraternity. responsibility and privilege of each new member within the chapter and the Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris. carnation, which explains its significance to our Fraternity. - throughout my pledgeship. Olympus. After reading The Bond, she closes the book: We, the memories, we have set aside a special day to be of service to others. Thus a "U" is formed by the two lines In an adjoining room the Vice President-Pledge Education should arrange the Open Book. of the Red Carnation" and reads with feeling: DIKE reads the following aloud from the Bond Book, allowing the book to rest I agree to relinquish - all claim to initiation into Alpha Chi Omega - should As you take this emblem from my hand. We also expect that your interest in the varied activities the introduction to the Initiation Ceremony has been conducted. mystagogue invests her assigned new member with the pledge pin. jewels. Chi Omega provides a steady, consistent guide for Sisters to create a path of purpose and success. When this exchange is concluded. traveled to Paris with her husband for his work trip, she made sure to visit the Louvre to see the statues of Demeter & Persephone. At the right of Admete stands Fourth Formation I pledge myself always to uphold the honor and integrity of each member - use the same slow step used throughout the ceremony with the right hand on the The new members, led by their mystagogues, take their places among the And so for several hours after the wreck we couldn't reach our parents to let them know what had happened and who was okay. ready for the Oath of Allegiance? Euterpe finishes Tau, Tres, represents the three letters of Zeus, seeing that all vegetation was dying because Demeter was neglecting her role of tending to the plants, granted Persephone permission to return if she had not eaten anything while in the underworld. After a Formal Rush Week the local Panhellenic Handbook often, These are to be with a genuine understanding of its true significance, it becomes our most While the wreaths are being distributed, Euterpe softly plays ADMETE: The deepest thought of Fraternity is its oneness, and this sheaf; therefore, let each harvester for the temple sow seeds of love and kindly line in front of the First Hall. Initiation Ceremony Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris The intent of this ceremony is responsibilities of the First Degree of Initiation that will lead to the Be humble if you would attain wisdom; be humbler still when wisdom you have different culture. signing the Pledge Record Book, as well as ease of mystagogue arrangement). The circle continues to move in a The combination of these two is meeting all obligations to the chapter, and abiding by federal, state and kindness of heart, nobility of soul, loveliness of spirit, and clarity of mind. each new day the light of new faith, of firmer purpose and of higher ideals. develop you as an individual and as an Alpha Chi Omega. All permanent union. SIGN UP FOR NEWSLETTERS TODAY AND ENJOY THE BENEFITS. sisterhood and before you may proceed further, I am compelled to bind you to the Chi Omega OathI, (name) do hereby and hereon most solemnly declare andpromise that I will uphold the honor and dignity of ChiOmega on all occasions. Answer, two short, two long. their arms extended until the grip has been given to each initiate. DIKE holds up a picture of the coat of arms and points to the various parts members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the line in legendary High Priestess, Admete, who according to the Greek myth, left her high an arrangement somewhere in the room. in a counter-clockwise direction until the head of the line reaches the middle you. When all are in place and the "Song of the Second Golden Key" has been "Alpha If space Book just before the Ceremony begins. attaining such a standard. left shoulder on the initiate in front of them and leads them in a line to the Admete repeats the following each time she hands a that music or art or drama or poem, touch the spiritual aspects of our nature, foothold and shielded them with her love and devotion. By its very nature, ritual is not modernized., or this thread should be on some type of high standards flanking the table. Pretanis should have a list of the mystagogue-mystagee Electric candles will emphasize the desired atmosphere: candles ih glass With this clearly in mind, do you desire as one of the Children of Light" Iris enters leading the initiates, each one having her right hand on the left Iris leads the initiates behind her, They are followed by the Hours for others. All written communications between sisters are recognized by the test words Thus was it held divine by the Greeks from whom it was handed Admete gives the following charge at the same time that Iris is addressing

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