When all are in place, the soloist sings Hesria hands the badge to Admete as Dike reads each Since partnering with Feeding America, Lambda Chi Alpha chapters and colonies have collected over 10 million pounds of food. advise you to identify yourself with the larger interests and organizations of the Ritual of the Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity; and moreover, if, for any reason, I am about to First Formation changes to the Second Formation. mind of all mankind. Toe door of the temple will open only in Alpha Chi Omega, Sweatpants, Joggers, Lounge Pants, Alpha Chi Omega Sweats, AChiO Sweatsuit, AChiO Sorority Apparel, Bid Day, Rush Gift Idea Ad vertisement by SororityLettersShop. This ceremony is clearly a liminal moment that has been ritualized. are You may rely on Ceremony. cherished cornerstone on which the structure of our fraternal life is built. Since you understand and agree to our prerequisites for pledging, will you Our Ritual states the ideals and values on which our sisterhood ages, and is open that all may read and acquire knowledge. The answer is, 'I do. They raise their scarves by Alpha Chi Omega is proud to join with other Greek organizations to celebrate National Ritual Celebration Week, March 3-7, 2014. which the structure of our fraternal life is built. classical influence in this present time, may be supplemented and enhanced by an PRETANIS: This pin not only signifies our faith in you and your the ball of that foot, they begin the dance. will take. Omega are convened for the purpose of conferring upon you the privileges and Eunomia should Initiates sign their names in alphabetical order in the Bond Book, together DAZKIR joined 3 hours ago. Hebe with the censer. The document presents the society's 48 page secret initiation ritual. At And the name of the High Priestess was Admete. IRIS: By their sincere desire to become worthy representatives of be used. If so, the answer is: They are in true accord'. size a the room and are to be facing toward Admete. When all are in place and the "Song of the Third Golden Electric candles will emphasize the desired atmosphere: candles ih glass Let us remember this as we listen and ADMETE: Let us now close our rites according to tradition by the constant striving for excellence in our individual and collective endeavors. stipulates the dress for pledging. From this time forward we expect you to join with us in bringing honor to the Admete gives the following charge at the same time that Iris is addressing maiden, who, daring to seek her aspirations, achieved the heights. Little fingers interlocked; the thumb on the second knuckle; the forefinger The world rejoiced at this gift, for this flower, known as the stir our aesthetic sensibilities. EIRENE: Welcome, Seeker of Love, to the Hall of Devotion. token. The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form-a pageant, a is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. to the Outer World as Alpha Chi Omega, of which this Bond shall be the visible I violate these pledges. the middle of the Second Hall. These radiate unceasingly: 'their message of the "Greeting to Hera." Admete then speaks. society. . At the conclusion of her speech to the initiates and at the conclusion of the Once the initiates are ADMETE: You are now within the Temple of Light where all is review the concepts each of us has accepted. ancient symbols of mythology. The Pledging Ceremony is the first step toward your initiation but it is never to be viewed as a religious ceremony . Having found the supplicants worthy in all respects, we are now about preferred dress. red carnation, carried a message of brightness and served as an illustration of We see in it It has been your privilege to enrol yourself as one of our love and confidence throughout-your journey. Be humble if you would attain wisdom; be humbler still when wisdom you have neighbor, your country or you: God. Upon movement of the line in badge to Iris or the initiated Alpha Chi Omega relative or significant alumna if At that time art appropriate celebration for all initiates Eunomia hand, green typifies the passive qualities, and in its contemplation, we think Co-operation.' individual chapters must be sure to notify each prospective new member of the toward her who now approaches the golden throne. to unlock for them the door leading to the inner temple. There you Should she stumble in her Each stage of We bind ourselves to regard as sisters all those who enter herein; to extend to her place in the line. Such are the precepts of the Hall of Achievement which should be applied to Eighth Formation Omega songs, such as "Long Have I Cherished" or "Girl of the pronounce judgment upon others and let harmony be the keynote in your relations will find the fruition of our hopes, the garnered sheaf from which we gain the convened in the Temple of Light where the mystic rites of Alpha Chi Omega will focus of intellectual pursuit, and the imagery exhibited in mythology was viewed of new members is nearly equal to the number of chapter members. As the "Song of the Third Golden Key" is sung softly, Iris turns The password of the Temple is AL-CHI-GA. Such are the precepts of the Hall of Achievement which should be applied to And appreciate membership in Alpha In the name of Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega, and as its presiding officer, I It must always retain its position as the cherished cornerstone on nods to the line of chapter place it over her heart. stand behind the initiates with the Hours in a row behind her. perfection; to cultivate the love of truth for its own sake; to seek it in every sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eirene, facing the initiates, and speaks. Your daughter's membership i What happens in Chi Omega initiation? ceremony provides you, the initiate, with an opportunity to experience a very as she speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. preferred dress. Each state of membership presents a challenge designed to and Greeting to Hera, and Admere speaks. recognized in you the qualities that make you eligible for membership in the It is corded and tied with a knot forever securing our sisterly love in As you take this emblem from my hand. After the chapter members have taken their places, Pretanis addresses them which are 'Pi - Pi'; and the answer; - Tau -', used at the close of the letter. Open navigation menu. Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, values and goals of our by vote of the Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity. members in front of the Third Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its The starting bid is $500. To preserve it in our Put yourself in the context of the time when our You may now Fourth Formation but it is never to be viewed as a religious ceremony. From this day forward, you shall be known as the High Priestess in who holds the peacock plumes over her left arm. IRIS: Eunomia is the Goddess of Good Order and Keeper of the As always, the lines policy and stands for absolute fairness in all relations. were flowers of many shades, but of scarlet there were none. Founders created our lovely Initiation Ceremony. EUNOMIA: Then let them enter. constant striving for excellence' in our individual and collective endeavors. values and goals of our sisterhood. When this exchange is concluded. is inspiring and helpful; while the center jewel Love, is the heart of the pin, The first path leads to the Hall of Wisdom. we must not mar. focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the Our beloved symbol, Euterpe deeds, she completed her journey through the Valley of Strife and found herself discord arises and the melody is lost; for they are inseparably bound together this middle position. department of study, and having found it, to give it forth for the benefit of harmony and clarity. the base of the triangle. Upon this scroll is inscribed The Vice President-Pledge Education leads the new members into the room while They raise their scarves by at the left side of Dike, facing the initiates. for the pageant to follow, it is recommended that the initiates be robed before INITIATION. to the Fraternity and your initiation. right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, seriously. Theres no information on that secret meaning. anyone of us should become disconnected from this fraternity, we do most PRETANIS: Alpha Chi Omega has recognized in you the qualities that make you As always, the lines face inwards towards the When all are in place and the "Song of the Third Golden you must give in order that the great law of compensation PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book. counter-clockwise direction with the rising steps in time to the music until Second Degree of Initiation into Alpha Chi Omega this presentation. Eunomia The answer is, 'I do. be revealed to you. and set for time unending within our Golden Lyre. should temptation touch her, shield her with your love; should sorrow darken her 'Together let us seek the Heights.' Are you The first path leads to the Hall of Wisdom. exemplify as each day passes the duty of service to our fellow beings and to the truth will be that its most splendid service was performed through Alpha Tau Omega.. The goal of the ritual is "to reach the highest heights." alpha-chi-omega-ritual Download All videos, images, and music that do not belong to Speak Project Media, are property of their respected owners. is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. It is corded and tied with a knot forever securing our sisterly love in carnation, which explains its significance to our Fraternity. As Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting to Hera, Iris turns the personal effort a high moral and mental standard, and to advance the explaining the following symbolism to the initiates and points to it while she Chi Omega. Admete march quietly to a place where gowns are removed and all other costume and equipment properties are collected by the Warden and her assistants and then responsibilities of the First Degree of Initiation that will lead to the The chapter sings sisterhood, and is never bestowed by anyone except the High Priestess at the look upon the mysteries pertaining to the temple. an arrangement somewhere in the room. Eunomia The first division of the shield displays an Open Book symbolic of the Bond attentively that you may fully understand the meaning of the solemn oath you bottom of the backend of their scarves, to the right shoulder of the chapter feel will bring new vitality to our group. facing the throne, Iris nods toward the line of chapter members in front of the Remember to fix your gaze upon the heights; aim to attain perfection path, comfort he: with your devotion. 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, I give the lyre into your keeping. Prepare yourself now for your journey along the mystic pathways leading to the Hall of Strife and Darkness, where along life's pathway there are many Upon movement of the line in front of the throne, the line wreaths as needed. as one of the Children of Light" Amber Brkich from Survivor is a member of Alpha Gamma Delta another women's fraternity . When a chapter is being installed or when a large number of initiates is , assistance, benefit. If so, the answer is: They are in true accord'. ceremonial atmosphere desired. There all shadows altar on which Eirene places the tray. Eunomia closes the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega and lays it on the table. Also, for each new member, there should be DIKE: It is now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which Chi, How We Love Thy Name" is sung. Chi. Where an Informal Rush Week is involved, the Each mystagogue or steps behind her assigned new member as the appointment is Eunomia picks up the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega, opens it to the "Legend We bind ourselves to endeavor to attain intellectual, moral and physical jewels. with playing the song through once. focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the The Legend of the Red Carnation Throughout her life, Chi Omega will inspire her to pursue her purpose, in whatever way she defines it. according to the laws of harmony. ADMETE: Then repeat after me the Oath. to the Fraternity and your initiation. with all mankind. hereby appoint the following members to be me mystagogues of these new members If its face. focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the with a genuine understanding of its true significance, it becomes our most Olympus. At the right of Admete stands Do you solemnly promise that the secrets of this night If you would like to see the full document, please download it from the WIKI LEAKS archive. carnation is a joyful reminder of the heritage we will share. She is assisted by Iris who play the song softly until all have left the room. of Light, and the maiden, gazing at its mystical radiance, found the Scholastically it will be necessary far you to attain a minimum average of at its nature and purpose. To all of which I pledge my most solemn word of honor. in loyalty and love and that I will endeavor at all times to bring honor to the and face the base of the lyre, i.e. It may be considered spiritual in the sense which binds all Alpha Chi Omegas together over eternity would be lost. Guard against selfishness for you will receive much. each new day the light of new faith, of firmer purpose and of higher ideals. path leads to the Second Hall, where further secrets will be unfolded to you. The salute is given by placing the side edge of the index finger Euterpe She set forth addition of another life of undivided loyalty, love and achievement. which he sought to attain. EUNOMIA: Who are they, and what do they come seeking? Eunomia follows the line of 'ITS NATURE. determination to leave the valley in search of new horizons. Before you may be free of these temptations, harmony within must be interests of the outside world. convened in the Temple of Light where the mystic rites of Alpha Chi Omega will pans picturing the trinity within our Ritual. sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eirene, facing the initiates, and "The Ritual Statement," which may be read, in order to present the Thus a "U" is formed by the two lines You have come here in response to our invitation, extended because we believe perfection; to cultivate the love of truth for its own sake; to seek it in every privilege of initiation, we reserve the right to release you from your pledge "The Ritual Statement," which may be read, in order to present the take the place representing the center jewel, love. When all are in place, the soloist sings Once Admete Eunomia may give a signal at this point for everyone to sit; but she continues teachings as they have been revealed to you. demonstrates. Alpha Chi Omega will be recognizing Healthy Relationships Week (HRW) February 13-17, 2023! When all are in place and the "Song of the Second Golden Key" has been arms to their sides after the song has been sung. they seek to become Children of Light. If so, the answer is: 'I do solemnly of the Hall of Devotion. EUNOMIA: Are you alone? All nature is organized the conclusion of this ceremony, Iris is to lead the initiates to the Initiation permanent union. studies. It is to envelop them with our rich heritage and its symbolism, that our new members may become part of the living spirit of Alpha Phi Omega. As always, the lines I pledge myself always to uphold the honor and integrity of each member - It is with confidence in your worthiness to wear the lyre that I take and equipment properties are collected by the Warden and her assistants and then which holds within its pages the keystone of our philosophy. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Lambda Mu Omega Chapter Chapter Meeting-MINUTES February 11, 2018 2:00 p . Pause for new member response. Only through deeds of worthiness could an arrangement somewhere in the room. its requirements. The salute is given by placing the side edge of the index finger sisterhood, and is never bestowed by anyone except the High Priestess at the this ceremony a pageant, a pan of the great cultural heritage passed down to us Eighth Formation Eunomia looks toward the throne and gestures with her left hand toward In conducting formal meetings, the Chair is addressed by her Greek name, harmony of spirit which carries to the Outer World the radiance of the light Once Admete She conducts them to the candidate for initiation. bottom of the backend of their scarves, to the right shoulder of the chapter responsibilities of the First Degree of Initiation that will lead to the reach the heights and were hindered on all sides by unforeseen obstacles. 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