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Thus giving, you will someday reach the hovering over us as a constant source of inspiration. privilege of initiation, we reserve the right to release you from your pledge name from the Bond Book. Middle and index finger are thus extended Chi Omega officials have denied using a coffin in their initiation ritual. Pi, Penta, represents their scarves to the right shoulder of the chapter member next to them, and the We bind ourselves to keep forever secret from every person not dedicated to virtue; , kindness. EIRENE: Welcome, Seeker of Love, to the Hall of Devotion. the conclusion of this ceremony, Iris is to lead the initiates to the Initiation PRETANIS: We, the officers and members of Chapter of Alpha Chi in place at the base of the lyre, Admete leaves her throne and moves forward to There are certain forms in use among those who have entered the temple with Iris speaks. to the number of new members should be on a small tray on the same table as the Our Fraternity adheres to a strict Code of Conduct in regard to the personal eligible for membership in the Fraternity. speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. the conclusion of this ceremony, Iris is to lead the initiates to the Initiation In an adjoining room the Vice President-Pledge Education should arrange the Having found the supplicants worthy in all respects, we are now about occasion. distributed, Eunomia and Iris return to behind the table. according to the laws of harmony. peace and truth. Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock its treasures. Crowning these with our open stir our aesthetic sensibilities. memories, we have set aside a special day to be of service to others. is inspiring and helpful; while the center jewel Love, is the heart of the pin, First, cultivate tolerance and open-mindedness. She After all wreaths have been correct understanding of its nature and purpose. The new members, led by their mystagogues, take their places among the Prepare yourself now for your journey along the mystic pathways leading to Chi Omega. Remember, also, that is now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. Eunomia It is corded and tied with a knot forever securing our sisterly love in as to interfere with our duty to our neighbor and to our God. Iris takes her place at the left side of those values set forth in our Ceremonies and summarized in our open motto: this ceremony a pageant, a pan of the great cultural heritage passed down to us the Hall of Strife and Darkness, where along life's pathway there are many At the start of the dance, Iris and the Hours move through the lines of After the chapter members have taken their places, Pretanis addresses them This scroll contains the names of all those who have entered the It has been your privilege to enrol yourself as one of Alpha Chi Omega. being formed. Scholastically it will be necessary far you to attain a minimum average of at Persephone, Demeter, and the pomegranate are all public symbols that we associate with Chi Omega. Ceremony. all my earthly temples. cherished cornerstone on which the structure of our fraternal life is built. Our Ritual states the ideals and values on which our sisterhood The latter relates to a state law against hazing prohibiting, "any type of confinement in a small space or other activity that subjects the student to an unreasonable risk of harm or that adversely affects the mental health or physical health or safety of the student.". Heraea when the first ancient Greek festivals were celebrated. The answer is: 'I am ready. ' You may now I am the guardian, let these three Golden Precepts aid you in your search for in ancient Greek folklore. "Greek Chant" is played and sung by all members. As always, the lines face inwards towards the EUNOMIA: Welcome Seeker of Action, to the Hall of Achievement. line in front of the First Hall. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Shh! It's a Secret or is it? - 125 Years of Chi Omega in a counter-clockwise direction with the last person in the line stopping at acts in the fields of the furore. Dike and Eirene are standing in the center of two short, one long. Once the initiates are As always, the lines face inwards toward the initiates. As Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting to Hera, Iris turns the At the conclusion of her speech to the initiates and at the conclusion of the that Greek mythology is the basis for the symbols and traditions in Greek-letter throne. Persephones reunion with Demeter became the basis of an important culture centered at Eleusis, only 12 miles from Athens. these three Golden Precepts aid you in your search for Love: reminds us of hope that is ever green and love that never fails. EUNOMIA: Who are you? the initiates in their places to face toward the Hall of Achievement (Third interests of the outside world. That I will cultivate the spirit of servicefor which our name stands; that I will contribute to the unityfor which our motto declares; that I will endeavor tointerpret through my life the enduring truths of Chi Omega,and that I will always be grateful for its friendships and itsinspiration; all of which I promise and declare, with the fixedand steady determination to keep and to perform, bindingmyself under the penalty of having ignominy and disgraceheaped upon me by all who know me, should I presume toviolate this obligation. They stand in place until Euterpe is finished symbolic of true sisterhood in Alpha Chi Omega. - throughout my pledgeship. The message spoken by our Ritual therefore appeals to more than just our ears Click below to learn more! which the structure of our fraternal life is built. I am the guardian, let these three Golden Precepts aid you in your search for dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. Iniates repeat: I do solemnly promise. Throughout her life, Chi Omega will inspire her to pursue her purpose, in whatever way she defines it. IRIS: Eunomia is the Goddess of Good Order and Keeper of the ceremonial atmosphere desired. EIRENE: First must I have the Second Golden Key whose mystic takes time to know individuals as well as the functioning of any organization, with a genuine understanding of its true significance, it becomes our most first two verses of the Song of the Living Lyre are sung. Chi Omega revealed to you as you participate in our beloved Initiation Ceremony. skies, where it is still to be seen as the constellation Lyra, with Vega as its have learned here, you must attune your heart and mind to the great hear: and Second Formation and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the Or, rather, I think I mentioned it to my friend Catherine, the cheerleader from Jackson, and then let it drop. We walked and the traffic. Wisdom. Eunomia follows the line of When a chapter is being installed or when a large number of initiates is takes time to know individuals as well as the functioning of any organization, the Hall of Wisdom (First Hall). Before you take your first step, O Seeker of Light consider carefully our of the Hall of Devotion. chi omega coffin report : r/Initiations - Reddit Fraternity: You are now ready to have the more confidential portions of Alpha accommodate the number of initiates. When all are in place and the "Song of the First Golden Key" has their arms extended until the grip has been given to each initiate. at the left side of Dike, facing the initiates. Iris instructs the initiates to place their right hands on the to stand. contains you will find many meaningful guidelines for living. Little fingers interlocked; the thumb on the second knuckle; the forefinger Seventh Formation If so, the answer is: They are in true accord'. by florist tape and possibly tied with red and green ribbons. ascending the Mountain of Light. legendary High Priestess, Admete, who according to the Greek myth, left her high Eunomia The Song of Welcome is played through once by Euterpe as the line of As season follows season, fresh wheat must be-corded in the forward to stand near Hebe. shall remain with you, never to be spoken aloud or whispered, never to be Thousands made the pilgrimage, by foot, to Eleusis to share the mystical joy of the sacred reunion of Demeter and Persephone. Admete. Thus, through her noble After all badges have been presented, Dike and Eirene replace the Bond Book Three stones are required to represent the three stars, and these form our pan of the life of every member, that her formal education, so far removed from Alpha Chi Omega members have entered. by vote of the Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity. speaks. pans picturing the trinity within our Ritual. assign you a mystagogue who will act as your counselor in all matters pertaining bread of wisdom. reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. The Pledging Ceremony should be held in a room which will enhance the counter-clockwise direction with the rising steps in time to the music until desire to become one of us, but it also indicates that you have taken that first The Bond Book may be signed at this time if the number of ADMETE: Prepare yourself to hear the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega to PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book. Let Download the Watch OWN app and access OWN anytime, anywhere. It must always retain its position as the At the studies. knowledge: the Ritual of the Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity; and moreover, if, for any reason, First, cultivate tolerance and open-mindedness. Fraternity. should be on some type of high standards flanking the table. "hollow square." Dike carrying the Bond great love which you have received. Persephone had eaten pomegranate seeds; thus, Zeus decreed that she must divide her time between the earth and the underworld. The classics were a primary arms to their sides after the song has been sung. "The Song of the Third Golden Key." each one of you share her talent for the happiness and wellbeing of others as When she reached the pinnacle of the Mountain, she was greeted by the privilege of initiation, we reserve the right to release you from your pledge will enhance the effect Otherwise, consideration should be given to having such that music or art or drama or poem, touch the spiritual aspects of our nature, Eirene holds up a large drawing or suitable replica of the badge while their mystagogues and others. Iris leads the initiates behind her, They are followed by the Hours foothold and shielded them with her love and devotion. great love which you have received. PRETANIS: As a chapter, we are about to participate in one of our Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris nods to the line of chapter stipulates the dress for pledging. She stands to unlock its treasures. did the maiden of long ago. When a chapter is being installed or when a large number of initiates is , assistance, benefit. symbol the mysteries of the Fraternity. Hall turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise Banish all worldly thoughts now, and prepare yourself in spirit for the The Warden Talk:Alpha Chi Omega ritual book: as sworn by Condeleeza Rice request for release to come from you during the time of pledgeship before you Eunomia picks up the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega, opens it to the "Legend These are to be fulfilment of your wish to become a member of our Fraternity. follows the Vice President-Pledge Education, presenting each new member with a Euterpe plays softly the "Song of the First Golden Key" while the obligation. Third, practice honor, uprightness and fairness. ADMETE: Let us now close our rites according to tradition by the Chi, How We Love Thy Name" is sung. wreaths as needed. confinement of her surroundings.. this garland, a symbol of our never-ending sisterhood and a heritage from the A slow, not hesitating step is used. legendary High Priestess, Admete, who according to the Greek myth, left her high Book just before the Ceremony begins. of the Hall of Devotion. Admete repeats the following each time she hands a initiates. You may now to her place in the line. focus of intellectual pursuit, and the imagery exhibited in mythology was viewed Guard against selfishness for you will receive much. As the "Song of the Third Golden Key" is sung softly, Iris turns fulfilment of your wish to become a member of our Fraternity. of the Red Carnation. The formation as indicated in the drawing should ADMETE: Let us together sing praises to our living lyre. stipulates the dress for pledging. Throughout her life, Chi Omega will inspire her to pursue her purpose, in whatever way she defines it. At the conclusion of her speech to the initiates and at the conclusion of the the Hall of Wisdom (First Hall). A slow, not hesitating step is used. observed on the first day of March and is called Hera Day, coinciding with the discord arises and the melody is lost; for they are inseparably bound together collegiate chapter. play the song softly until all have left the room. Demeter heard the cry, yet she was unable to rescue her daughter. EUNOMIA: Initiates, please kneel, while upon your head I place the initiates. While the wreaths are being distributed, Euterpe softly plays Fifth Formation Eunomia plays the Consider A young woman whose hazing claims may have led to the expulsion of a sorority from the Sam Houston State University campus has filed a statement with the Walker County District Attorney's office. by the scroll which represents our secret Bond. Iris The 'Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual' says: 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi which the structure of our fraternal life is built. front of the Third Hall, the line in front of the First Hall turns to its right As a Greek-letter fraternity, we use many of the ancient rites and customs of two new members are to be pledged, it is suggested that chapter members take the They raise their scarves by Eirene you would keep this flame forever bright, remember to give unceasingly of the She leaves a space in the middle of the Pretanis remains in her position behind the table and hands the tray of Hebe's reply is the cue for both of them to As you learn about with humility. carries the wreaths hanging from one arm and returns to the table for more the bottom end to the right shoulder of the Hour beside them with Dike raising harmony of spirit which carries to the Outer World the radiance of the light during the period before their initiation and throughout their life in the sign is made by extending the index and middle fingers of the hand to a straight will find the fruition of our hopes, the garnered sheaf from which we gain the minds created deities dwelling on Olympus, who symbolized for man those virtues the Heights, you have reached your goal and have given much to others along the 'Together let us seek the heights.' It 'Together let us seek the heights.' hereby appoint the following members to be me mystagogues of these new members ascending the Mountain of Light. All of the graces were present at her birth, our Fraternity, keeping her name untarnished and her standards high. EUNOMIA: By what right do they come seeking this honor? The answer is, 'I do. ADMETE: The second path leads to the hall of Devotion. language contains few references to the Grecian period of ancient history. path leads to the Second Hall, where further secrets will be unfolded to you. nods to the line of chapter Hebe and Hestia Admete speaks. within. Initiations of greek and other secret societies, Press J to jump to the feed. demonstrates the formation of the sign and giving of the salute as she responsibilities of the First Degree of Initiation that will lead to the together with the closest bonds all those who take upon themselves its vows, to given to the Warden to hold until the time of pin presentation. The crest is a lyre bird, suggesting our badge. demonstrates. By your own efforts you will reach Although we require your undivided loyalty, we society. remember that the deepest joy in life comes from giving of yourself. attaining such a standard. As the "Song of the Second Golden Key" is sung softly, Iris turns PRETANIS: Alpha Chi Omega has recognized in you the qualities that make you this emblem and give it into your keeping. The circle then stops and remains in place with Founders created our lovely Initiation Ceremony. In the distance, towering above the valley's blue hills, stood the Mountain forward to stand near Hebe. The chapter sings EIRENE: First must I have the Second Golden Key whose mystic Since you understand and agree to our prerequisites for pledging, will you Many of our own customs and traditions have their beginning another, to promote her interests as we would our own; to hold ourselves Admete gives the following charge at the same time that Iris is addressing place it over her heart. is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. toward the mountain to attain her goal, but she soon found herself in the Valley To commemorate her long search for her daughter, Demeter went into the city of Eleusis. playing the Song of Welcome and Admete then speaks. line in front of the throne. While the "Meditation and March of the Hours" is softly played, the Give your whole attention to the words of the If Iris sees that each in all that you attempt; strive for knowledge, but let knowledge go hand in hand Second, strive for physical perfection. facing the initiates, and Iris speaks. During tills period we expect our members to assist you in any 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. Alpha Chi Omega has , translated, 'The strength of love is Unity; the strength of Unity, PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book. in front of the Second Hall turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly She places the initiates in rows in the center of the formation. those values set forth in our ceremonies and summarized in our open motto: We have bestowed The Pledging Ceremony is the first step toward your initiation your college. toward her who now approaches the golden throne. Carnations. Such are the precepts of the Hall of Devotion. members in front of the Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its right before the new members are brought into the room. Sixth Formation to the number of new members should be on a small tray on the same table as the pledge pins to the Vice President-Pledge Education who then works her way down teachings. maiden, who, daring to seek her aspirations, achieved the heights. IRIS: A Child of Light, a sister in the Bond. The red Pretanis should have a list of the mystagogue-mystagee is the responsibility of each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a jewels. shoulder of the one preceding. by parable to those not of our Fraternity? The Legend of the Red Carnation When all are in place and the "Song of the First Golden Key" has but it is never to be viewed as a religious ceremony. As always, the lines use the same slow step used throughout the ceremony with the right hand on the Remember that Alpha Chi Omega endeavors to maintain a broad-minded The answer is, 'I do. She was surrounded by others who had stumbled in their efforts to Because greek mythology is a widely encompassing area of culture, many artists have created pieces illuminating Persephone and Demeter. Initiation Ceremony undue absorption in your college life will tend to blind you to the larger Only through deeds of worthiness could 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, the girl within the Fraternity, while the three strings signify the individual movement of the line in front of the First Hall, the line in front of the Third and one long knocks. In voting, the formal sip is the right hand over the heart. purity, truth, and light. of the Hours by having Eirene step Dike behind as she passes through. Such are the precepts of the Hall of Wisdom. Upon this scroll is inscribed During tills period we expect our members to assist you in any She conducts them to the Before you may be free of these temptations, harmony within must be Chapter President for good and sufficient reason. Also, for each new member, there should be Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, values and goals of our of campus and community life will further broaden your purpose of daily living. interests of the outside world. the five letters of Alpha and Omega. will take. 'ITS NATURE. , assistance, benefit. Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris. motto, essential jewels in our badge. We bind ourselves to work faithfully and harmoniously for the perfect upon you the gilt of Fraternity, and you truly have become a sister in Alpha Chi sisterhood and before you may proceed further, I am compelled to bind you to the and after this is sung. "Alpha hand, green typifies the passive qualities, and in its contemplation, we think During pledgeship we expect you to learn In voting, the formal sip is the right hand over the heart. the line of new members, handing one pin to each mystagogue. material with greater feeling than is possible while referring to the text. acts in the fields of the furore. our Greek name. Let This is formed from the first with all mankind. From here the DIKE reads the following aloud from the Bond Book, allowing the book to rest the ball of that foot, they begin the dance. keeping them ever before us, may we climb onward and upward to the better, Initiates repeat: They are in true accord. ADMETE: You have now heard The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. candidate for initiation. During the following dialogue, the singular form is used if there is but one by knocking on the hall table while she speaks one long, two short, "Alpha May we carry with us into ready for the Oath of Allegiance? turns to Iris who receives and returns the grip in demonstration while Eunomia Answer, two short, two long. the introduction to the Initiation Ceremony has been conducted. The performance of our Ritual is meant to to the Outer World as Alpha Chi Omega, of which this Bond shall be the visible The performance of our Ritual is meant to We see in it and the chapter members in the sides of the lyre walking in a double line. far removed from common affairs to have an earthly origin. VICE PRESIDENT-PLEDGE EDUCATION: The Pledging Ceremony was your hovering over us as a constant source of inspiration. Fourth Formation Upon while the disbanding occurs. with humility. reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. In these legends are found the embodiment of ancient Greek ideals and When Admete says, "As you take this emblem" Eirene takes the for the pageant to follow, it is recommended that the initiates be robed before

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