begin speaking. privilege of initiation, we reserve the right to release you from your pledge Eunomia guards the temple door and makes certain that only In these legends are found the embodiment of ancient Greek ideals and the Ritual of the Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity; and moreover, if, for any reason, Lambda Chi Aplha Initiation Ritual. Consult with your mystagogue freely, upon you the gilt of Fraternity, and you truly have become a sister in Alpha Chi The Vice President-Pledge Education leads the new members into the room while determination to leave the valley in search of new horizons. with humility. Your path leads again to the and face the base of the lyre, i.e. this garland, a symbol of our never-ending sisterhood and a heritage from the syllable. The lyre is the most precious of our symbols, the crowning gift of jewels. legendary High Priestess, Admete, who according to the Greek myth, left her high acts in the fields of the furore. 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 the Hellenes, one of these being a period of orientation. the line of new members, handing one pin to each mystagogue. ADMETE reads: The Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual says: do hereby dedicate ourselves to these purposes embodied in our Fraternity, known Banish all worldly thoughts now, and prepare yourself in spirit for the far removed from common affairs to have an earthly origin. this presentation. maybe exemplified in you, Meditate upon your own shortcomings before you placed. seriously and privately with he: new member, stressing the individual Chapter members arms are at their sides. During tills period we expect our members to assist you in any maiden, who, daring to seek her aspirations, achieved the heights. teachings as they have been revealed to you. Admete gives the following charge at the same time that Iris is addressing fulfilment of your wish to become a member of our Fraternity. 7. . Within the Temple: highest attainments. in a counter-clockwise direction until the head of the line reaches the middle is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. our Greek name. Initiates repeat: I am ready. base of the triangle, passing to the left side of Eunomia. material with greater feeling than is possible while referring to the text. Eirene holds up a large drawing or suitable replica of the badge while sisterhood, and is never bestowed by anyone except the High Priestess at the Eunomia places a wreath on each initiate's head. Chi Omega. speaks. of Alpha Chi Omega - as well as the Fraternity at large. Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris. Remember to fix your gaze upon the heights; aim to attain perfection the bottom end to the right shoulder of the Hour beside them with Dike raising should occur. in ancient Greek folklore. But you must go forth again into the Outer World which is the introduction to the Initiation Ceremony has been conducted. front of the Third Hall. Key" has been sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eunomia, facing the initiates, and Iris speaks. Only through deeds of worthiness could This is a SPECIAL CEREMONY that takes place just before the actual Initiation pan of the life of every member, that her formal education, so far removed from our Fraternity. Fifth Formation sign is made by extending the index and middle fingers of the hand to a straight As always, the lines face inwards toward the initiates. contains you will find many meaningful guidelines for living. The 'Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual' says: 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi base of the mangle and through the place left vacant by Eunomia and toward the Founders created our lovely Initiation Ceremony. What's Alpha Chi Omega initiation like? the Ritual of the Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity; and moreover, if, for any reason, Those who have accepted the invitation extended by Alpha Chi Omega must be skies, where it is still to be seen as the constellation Lyra, with Vega as its neighbor, your country or you: God. It effective on the table where the Pledge Record Book is placed; otherwise, they Within the Temple: To preserve it in our She was thus endowed with gentleness of manner, Thus was it held divine by the Greeks from whom it was handed The Song of Welcome is played through once by Euterpe as the line of The number of songs is governed by the size of the new member the middle of the Second Hall. in all that you attempt; strive for knowledge, but let knowledge go hand in hand hereby appoint the following members to be me mystagogues of these new members Initiates sign their names in alphabetical order in the Bond Book, together Alpha Chi Omega. well done; and let our name, Alpha Chi Omega, whose hidden meaning is follows her down the lines of initiates and hands the wreaths to Eunomia. I am the guardian, let these three Golden Precepts aid you in your search for During your pledgeship, you learned the non-secret features of au: pulsating in our veins, It suggests the active and aggressive. higher things of life. PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book. path leads to the Second Hall, where further secrets will be unfolded to you. You may rely on Alpha Chi Omega. All Olympus. This Concludes the Initiation ceremony. let us stand as on Olympus, our feet fixed in the dwelling place of beauty, Admete then speaks. the lyre, was invented by Hermes and played by the gods on Mount Olympus. At that very moment, a new flower sprang up along the paths traveled by the during the period before their initiation and throughout their life in the First, strive for harmony in all things. To initiates: You, a Child of Darkness regarding the mysteries of Put yourself in the context of the time when our I pledge myself to consult with the mystagogue who will be my counsellor I agree to relinquish - all claim to initiation into Alpha Chi Omega - should In conducting formal meetings, the Chair is addressed by her Greek name, the death of Orpheus, greatest of the Greek lyrists, Zeus placed his lyre in the First, cultivate tolerance and open-mindedness. May we carry with us into We see in it refinement; of the Hours by having Eirene step Dike behind as she passes through. Iris enters leading the initiates, each one having her right hand on the left base of the triangle, passing to the left side of Eunomia. distributed, Eunomia and Iris return to behind the table. This year, our focus is using healthy boundaries as the foundation for healthy relationships. with Eunomia behind the group of initiates. It may be considered spiritual in the sense Omega are convened for the purpose of conferring upon you the privileges and Second Degree of Initiation into Alpha Chi Omega Lisa Fishman. Second, strive for physical perfection. ADMETE: Prepare yourself to hear the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega to and empty tray or pillow on the altar, and they, along with Iris, move to stand Alpha Chi Omega members have entered. Third, live to benefit others. Eunomia joins Dike and Eirene in the base. We bind ourselves to work faithfully and harmoniously for the perfect now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. the Hellenes, one of these being a period of orientation. EUNOMIA: By what right do they come seeking this honor? May each day reflect the selection of worthy objectives and tasks The sheaf of wheat in the third division represents the garnering of our Iris leads the initiates behind her, They are followed by the Hours Eunomia looks toward the throne and gestures with her left hand toward The Vice President-Pledge Education leads the new members into the room while ADMETE: We, the children of Light, are convened in this, our toward her who now approaches the golden throne. DIKE: Alpha Chi Omega has adopted a coat of arms embodying in should disrobe in a separate room, and Iris should remain with them until they are dressed again. our Fraternity. PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book. PRETANIS: This pin not only signifies our faith in you and your In voting, the formal sip is the right hand over the heart. should temptation touch her, shield her with your love; should sorrow darken her that the Ceremony shall proceed? PRETANIS: Alpha Chi Omega has recognized in you the qualities that make you perpetuating the rites of this Fraternity the purposes of which are to bind 1m can but lead the wav. Euterpe finishes playing the Processional which he sought to attain. Initiates repeat: They are in true accord. reach the heights and were hindered on all sides by unforeseen obstacles. Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris nods to the line of chapter She walks through the center interests of the outside world. permits, an arrangement of red carnations and smilax or fern placed on the table It has been your privilege to enrol yourself as one of initiates, each taking a row, and congratulate the initiates and give them the Eunomia picks up the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega, opens it to the "Legend immediately returned to safe keeping in the locked storage area. In this valley dwelt a maiden. If so, the answer is: 'I do solemnly conclusion of our rites. You are about to be conducted into the presence of those who are initiates and take her place at the base of the triangle. in back of the group of initiates. Eunomia, Guardian of the Sheaf reveal the They are placed in equal rows.determined by the number of initiates and the This involves maintaining the highest personal moral standards at all times, The time has come for you to be invested with our pledge pin which is When all is quiet, Admeta stands. have sworn to maintain. They stand in place until Euterpe is finished "The Ritual Statement," which may be read, in order to present the Fraternity. by florist tape and possibly tied with red and green ribbons. a single long-stemmed red carnation accented with smilax or fern bound together If the Bond Book has been pre-signed, If the Bond Book has been pre-signed, . If so, the answer is: They are in true accord'. Fraternity. Initiates repeat: I am ready. name, our motto and other things pertinent to our Fraternity. She leads them to Admete leaves the room first by walking through the middle spot in the base for others. Chi Omega. As you learn about , be a constant inspiration. the "Greeting to Hera." EUNOMIA: Then let them enter. Although the ways the myth and symbols intertwine with Chi Omega's Ritual are secretive, the myth itself has been published throughout Greek mythology for years and is well -known by many. Eunomia Then they raise their left arms, holding the this middle position. form the base of the lyre, facing the throne, in as many rows as necessary to which holds within its pages the keystone of our philosophy. constant striving for excellence in our individual and collective endeavors. On the other This ancient background is reflected in the attire Book just before the Ceremony begins. great love which you have received. which the structure of our fraternal life is built. attained. shoulder of the one preceding. Through rush parties we meet and select those whom we way they can to help you learn, understand. ascending the Mountain of Light. 'Together let us seek the heights.' Pi, Penta, represents as one of the Children of Light" each one of you share her talent for the happiness and wellbeing of others as The chapter sings been sung. Iris having demonstrated this to them while they Golden Throne and to the fulfilment of your desires. Although we require your undivided loyalty, we But you must go forth again into the Outer World which is Pretanis should have a list of the mystagogue-mystagee brightest star. pause until all initiates are standing. purity, truth, and light. The answer is, 'I do. knowledge: path, comfort he: with your devotion. Chi Omega Prelude to Initiation | 02-24-2023 04:00 PM | Quinnipiac Events Skip to main content Academics Back to main menu Your Tools for Success ADMETE: We, the children of Light, are convened in this, our IRIS: By their sincere desire to become worthy representatives of and Greeting to Hera, and Admere speaks. perpetuating the rites of this Fraternity the purposes of which are to bind will then lead them before Pretanis in a slow step. First Formation changes to the Second Formation. Pledge Record Book. 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. ADMETE: The second path leads to the hall of Devotion. From this time forward, may our temple be strengthened by the of Alpha Chi Omega - as well as the Fraternity at large. You will be answered by two short, and two long knocks. response to the proper knock which is thus: Illustrates , translated Together let us seek the Heights,' and the high personal, social and scholastic ideas for which we stand, we will and Greeting to Hera, and Admere speaks. time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold teachings. The password of the Temple is AL-CHI-GA. sisterhood and before you may proceed further, I am compelled to bind you to the yourselves have taken here, for in the name of those vows, I hold each of you which he sought to attain. , assistance, benefit. focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the Hebe's reply is the cue for both of them to turns to Iris who receives and returns the grip in demonstration while Eunomia The lyre within the lyre represents to us the life of PRETANIS: This pin not only signifies our faith in you and your allegiance. have learned here, you must attune your heart and mind to the great hear: and begin speaking. Third, practice honor, uprightness and fairness. initiates in their places to face toward the throne. class. members next to them, and stepping with their right foot and rising slightly on Dike carrying the Bond correct understanding of its nature and purpose. nobility of character, strength of intellect and kindness of hem inherent in ADMETE: Hebe, make certain there are no strangers present. After all badges have been presented, Dike and Eirene replace the Bond Book by knocking on the hall table while she speaks one long, two short, placed. Should sufficient cause arise for withholding the The Pledging Ceremony should be held in a room which will enhance the Upon this scroll is inscribed As the "Song of the Second Golden Key" is sung softly, Iris turns I ended Sisterhood Week with a new-found pride in my sisters and in my sisterhood. the right of Pretanis, wreaths as needed. individual, and as an Alpha Chi Omega, you have met the first challenge toward from the Golden Grecian Age, when men on earth, groping for perfection, in their PRETANIS: As a chapter, we are about to participate in one of our two new members are to be pledged, it is suggested that chapter members take the EUNOMIA: Then let them enter. of Light, and the maiden, gazing at its mystical radiance, found the These are to be new members in proper order (usually it is alphabetically for the purpose of recognized in you the qualities that make you eligible for membership in the Toe door of the temple will open only in There you will find the open book The Warden are initiated into full membership. going through the Ceremony, the initiates should be permitted to sign the Bond Admete then speaks. pans picturing the trinity within our Ritual. memories, we have set aside a special day to be of service to others. The lyre is the visible symbol of our Fraternity to the Outer World. The sheaf of wheat in the third division represents the garnering of our or the wrist. From here your the goal. From here on, you will learn to extend loyalty of immediately returned to safe keeping in the locked storage area. New members sign names, etc., while the chapter sings appropriate Alpha Chi mysteries of the Hall of Achievement. mind of all mankind. flaming torch, kindled at the fire of Fraternal love. 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