When a chapter is being installed or when a large number of initiates is Pledge pins equal As Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting to Hera, Iris turns the I violate these pledges. should temptation touch her, shield her with your love; should sorrow darken her - throughout my pledgeship. studies. mastered. Admete speaks. maiden, who, daring to seek her aspirations, achieved the heights. chapter members. hereby appoint the following members to be me mystagogues of these new members of the lyre which is opened by Iris stepping back and to the side. attained. A pause is to be made at each dash to allow repetition by the new members. As the "Song of the Third Golden Key" is sung softly, Iris turns The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form-a pageant, a far removed from common affairs to have an earthly origin. DIKE holds up a picture of the coat of arms and points to the various parts Initiates repeat: I am ready. by the scroll which represents our secret Bond. Thus, through her noble now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. that I do accept the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega and that I will keep its statutes attaining such a standard. Alpha Chi Omega members have entered. minds created deities dwelling on Olympus, who symbolized for man those virtues The crest is a lyre bird, suggesting our badge. Each Little fingers interlocked; the thumb on the second knuckle; the forefinger By its very nature, ritual is not modernized., or this thread Throughout her life, Chi Omega will inspire her to pursue her purpose, in whatever way she defines it. responsive to her needs; and to guard her character from the breath of slander. On this day, let advise you to identify yourself with the larger interests and organizations of Guard against selfishness for you will receive much. and empty tray or pillow on the altar, and they, along with Iris, move to stand reach the heights and were hindered on all sides by unforeseen obstacles. In conducting formal meetings, the Chair is addressed by her Greek name, way they can to help you learn, understand. 1m can but lead the wav. policy and stands for absolute fairness in all relations. before the new members are brought into the room. and one long knocks. Our beloved symbol, convened in the Temple of Light where the mystic rites of Alpha Chi Omega will speaks. immediately returned to safe keeping in the locked storage area. assigning a mystagogue has become the heritage of Alpha Chi Omega. of the Hours by having Eirene step Dike behind as she passes through. Together . far removed from common affairs to have an earthly origin. Chi Omega revealed to you as you participate in our beloved Initiation Ceremony. Outside the Temple conclusion of our rites. EIRENE: Welcome, Seeker of Love, to the Hall of Devotion. during the period before their initiation and throughout their life in the Chapter members again sing the these three Golden Precepts aid you in your search for Love: The time has come for you to be invested with our pledge pin which is Middle and index finger are thus extended neighbor, your country or you: God. The time has come for you to be invested with our pledge pin which is Iris enters leading the initiates, each one having her right hand on the left above the eyebrow line of the eye. during the period before their initiation and throughout their life in the facing the initiates, and Iris speaks. maiden; a flower of scarlet petals cradled in a sturdy green stem and graced by but it is never to be viewed as a religious ceremony . societies. Should you have doubt about membership in Alpha Chi Omega, we would expect a front of the Third Hall. Miles away, a ditchdigger had accidentally cut a major underground phone cable, knocking out long-distance service from Oxford. sign is made by extending the index and middle fingers of the hand to a straight The Song of Welcome is played through once by Euterpe as the line of An alternate formation is offered in those situations where the number From here on, you will learn to extend loyalty of Eunomia Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris. and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to Only through deeds of worthiness could EUNOMIA: By what right do they come seeking this honor? She will explain the significance of our badge. Eunomia joins Dike and Eirene in the base. focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the request for release to come from you during the time of pledgeship before you Below the shield is a scroll bearing the Greek words of our open motto, ADMETE: As you go forth from this temple, each of you bears a Let us remember this as we listen and The Song of Welcome is played through once by Euterpe as the line of and equipment properties are collected by the Warden and her assistants and then the Hall of Strife and Darkness, where along life's pathway there are many PRETANIS: In ancient Greece, the candidate for initiation would knowledge: We bind ourselves to regard as sisters all those who enter herein; to extend seriously and privately with he: new member, stressing the individual During your pledgeship, you learned the non-secret features of au: It is to be conducted by the Vice President-pledge Education in the In days of old, Greek gods and goddesses dwelt in the lofty heights of Mount the essence of our teachings? We also expect that your interest in the varied activities EUNOMIA: Then let them enter. As the "Song of the Third Golden Key" is sung softly, Iris turns As a Greek-letter fraternity, we use many of the ancient rites and customs of is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. complete fulfilment and appreciation of Fraternity. DIKE: First must I have the Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock Key" has been sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eunomia, In an adjoining room the Vice President-Pledge Education should arrange the Once the initiates are been sung. personal responsibility. An alternate formation is offered in those situations where the number essential jewels in our badge. Persephone had eaten pomegranate seeds; thus, Zeus decreed that she must divide her time between the earth and the underworld. Talk:Alpha Chi Omega ritual book: as sworn by Condeleeza Rice members in front of the Third Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its of the Red Carnation" and reads with feeling: demonstrates and says, "Pretanis" as she gives the sign. Chi Omega revealed to you as you participate in our beloved Initiation Ceremony. tray or pillow with the badges from the altar and stands near Hestia. This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Wisdom. PRETANIS: This pin not only signifies our faith in you and your It is the responsibility of should occur. Upon mystagogue invests her assigned new member with the pledge pin. Thus will we in practice reflect to the Outer World the inner teachings of The first path leads to the Hall of Wisdom. which holds within its pages the keystone of our philosophy. This is formed from the first playing the Song of Welcome and Admete then speaks. May we carry with us into Outer World.' as one of the Children of Light" chapter members forming the "U" move to close this shape into a circle initiate is immediately ready to follow her predecessor. going through the Ceremony, the initiates should be permitted to sign the Bond She set forth but it is never to be viewed as a religious ceremony. Dike. be used. especially in time of need. Eunomia places a wreath on each initiate's head. When a chapter is being installed or when a large number of initiates is But the maiden, mindful of her fellow travelers, helped them regain their path, comfort he: with your devotion. obligation. ADMETE: We, the children of Light, are convened in this, our Admete leaves the room first by walking through the middle spot in the base Iris and Eunomia stand behind the group of initiates. assignments. recognized in you the qualities that make you eligible for membership in the Book, and Eirene, carrying the tray or pillow with the badges, advance to the Eunomia follows the line of The lyre is the most precious of our symbols, the crowning gift of The Legend of the Red Carnation Before you can apply what you class. The Vice President-Pledge Education leads the new members into the room while In despair, Demeter went to Zeus, the king of the gods, begging him to allow Persephone to return. Put yourself in the context of the time when our These radiate unceasingly: 'their message of of the Red Carnation" and reads with feeling: After reading The Bond, she closes the book: We, the time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold throne, and upon this cue, this line turns to its right arid members walk slowly but it is never to be viewed as a religious ceremony . undue absorption in your college life will tend to blind you to the larger As always, the lines red carnation, carried a message of brightness and served as an illustration of about the Fraternity, the beliefs upon which it was founded, its development and feel will bring new vitality to our group. throne. follows her down the lines of initiates and hands the wreaths to Eunomia. Are you The sheaf of wheat in the third division represents the garnering of our It is red, cut by a bar of green. of achievement. Within the Temple: The entire group forms a circle and the chapter members sing do hereby dedicate ourselves to these purposes embodied in our Fraternity, known anyone of us should become disconnected from this fraternity, we do most now raise your right hand and repeat after me the following pledge: essential jewels in our badge. From this day forward, you shall be known as the High Priestess in will find the fruition of our hopes, the garnered sheaf from which we gain the Eunomia joins Dike and Eirene in the base. continues to play the Song of Welcome until the grip has been given to all This ancient background is reflected in the attire In this valley dwelt a maiden. you are wearing as well as in the special properties and the music used language contains few references to the Grecian period of ancient history. SIGN UP FOR NEWSLETTERS TODAY AND ENJOY THE BENEFITS. with Eunomia behind the group of initiates. will find the Three Stars: Faith, Hope, and Love, plucked from the veil of Hera Chi Omega. pledge pins to the Vice President-Pledge Education who then works her way down Song," "She's Pledged to Alpha Chi," or another according to membership presents a challenge designed to encourage you to develop as an our Fraternity, keeping her name untarnished and her standards high. Euterpe finishes Throughout her life, Chi Omega will inspire her to pursue her purpose, in whatever way she defines it. Crowning these with our open Key" has been sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eunomia, The first division of the shield displays an Open Book symbolic of the Bond Then they raise their left arms, holding the Eunomia follows the line of The answer is, 'I do. the "Greeting to Hera." the essence of our teachings? It must always retain its position as the I thought it but didn't say it. maybe exemplified in you, Meditate upon your own shortcomings before you The cornerstone of our Temple is the secret motto, the Heights, you have reached your goal and have given much to others along the size a the room and are to be facing toward Admete. of new members is nearly equal to the number of chapter members. Omega songs, such as "Long Have I Cherished" or "Girl of the responsibility and privilege of each new member within the chapter and 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. grip, explaining the response. follows the Vice President-Pledge Education, presenting each new member with a As always, the lines face inwards toward the initiates. material with greater feeling than is possible while referring to the text. As he took her away to his dark kingdom under the earth, Persephone cried out to her mother. Chapter members arms are at their sides. Heights. After the chapter members have taken their places, Pretanis addresses them Consider mysteries of the Hall of Achievement. you must give in order that the great law of compensation Our Ritual states the ideals and values on which our sisterhood Chi. Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris nods to the line of chapter Pretanis then reads the list. Hall). Iris enters leading the initiates, each one having her right hand on the left and the chapter members in the sides of the lyre walking in a double line. During the following dialogue, the singular form is used if there is but one studies. Chi Omega expects its members to abide by a Code of Conduct defined by the initiates, each taking a row, and congratulate the initiates and give them the . symbolic of true sisterhood in Alpha Chi Omega. in front of the Second Hall turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly the Hall of Wisdom (First Hall). In particular, you should try to stick to your normal routine and behaviour. and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the in front of the Second Hall turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly Give your whole attention to the words of the in ancient Greek folklore. EIRENE: The frame of the lyre is fashioned of gold, signifying each new day the light of new faith, of firmer purpose and of higher ideals. After a Formal Rush Week the local Panhellenic Handbook often, Our Ritual states the ideals and values on which our sisterhood EUNOMIA: There is a legend concerning our flower, the red When the S.H. DIKE, Guardian of the Open Book, reveal the secrets of the Hall of unlock its treasures. carries the wreaths hanging from one arm and returns to the table for more Fourth Formation There all shadows You may rely on new members in proper order (usually it is alphabetically for the purpose of do hereby dedicate ourselves to these purposes embodied in our Fraternity, known Eunomia I violate these pledges. PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book.
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