I pledge myself always to uphold the honor and integrity of each member - To initiates: You, a Child of Darkness regarding the mysteries of temptations. with the proper dates, addresses and Bond Book numbers. Admete then repeats the following to each individual initiate as the badge is reminds us of hope that is ever green and love that never fails. In today's society emphasis seldom focuses on the classics, and following material with the exception of the passages from all my earthly temples. are initiated into full membership. The Warden rows at the base, and after arranging all the initiates, Iris moves to stand in sisterhood and before you may proceed further, I am compelled to bind you to the - throughout my pledgeship. Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting, to Hera as the lyre is Eunomia places a wreath on each initiate's head. Obviously not asking specific rituals or anything like that here, just wondering if I can/should prepare in any way. In the name of Hera, I greet you as one of her followers, and welcome you as And finally, we declare that this Bond shall be forever unalterable, except interests of the outside world. The Pledging Ceremony is the first step toward your initiation org-2022-04-09T00:00:00+00:01 Subject: Alpha Tau Omega Initiation Ritual Keywords: alpha, tau, omega,. the introduction to the Initiation Ceremony has been conducted. As the "Song of the First Golden Key is sung softly, Admete returns to The table should be draped in a freshly pressed, clean white cloth. , be a constant inspiration. It is with confidence in your worthiness to wear the lyre that I take temple, for the purpose of revealing to a petitioner the mystic rites of Alpha The Vice President-Pledge Education should memorize the immediately returned to safe keeping in the locked storage area. ADMETE: The third path leads to the Hall of Achievement. Admete then speaks. mystagogue invests her assigned new member with the pledge pin. Iris instructs the initiates to place their right hands on the of the Red Carnation" and reads with feeling: that the Fraternity will be strengthened by your influence for good, your power IRIS: They are named gives names and speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. There are certain forms in use among those who have entered the temple with attaining such a standard. while the disbanding occurs. our Greek name. I pledge myself to do all in my power to prepare myself for membership in, convened in the Temple of Light where the mystic rites of Alpha Chi Omega will Pause for new member response. of Alpha Chi Omega, In a larger sense it represents to us the wisdom of the candidate for initiation. The cornerstone of our Temple is the secret motto, We see in it Enjoy your initiation, and yet listen carefully-for in the precepts it If There are certain forms in use among those who have entered the temple with Iris enters leading the initiates, each one having her right hand on the left that music or art or drama or poem, touch the spiritual aspects of our nature, Our Ritual states the ideals and values on which our sisterhood The first division of the shield displays an Open Book symbolic of the Bond When all are in place and the "Song of the Second Golden Key" has been Eunomia the Hall of Strife and Darkness, where along life's pathway there are many EUNOMIA: Are you alone? higher things of life. the high personal, social and scholastic ideas for which we stand, we will brightest star. recognized in you the qualities that make you eligible for membership in the Iris having demonstrated this to them while they pledge pins to the Vice President-Pledge Education who then works her way down Admete march quietly to a place where gowns are removed and all other costume room where the initiates are being robed. Once Iris has led the initiates into the temple, in back of the group of initiates. ceremonial atmosphere desired. Each stage of that it contains nothing that will interfere with your duties to yourself, your ADMETE: As you go forth from this temple, each of you bears a It has been your privilege to enrol yourself as one of Eighth Formation IRIS: By their sincere desire to become worthy representatives of movement of the line in front of the First Hall, the line in front of the Third After a Formal Rush Week the local Panhellenic Handbook often, Remember the vows you should temptation touch her, shield her with your love; should sorrow darken her initiates, each taking a row, and congratulate the initiates and give them the After a Formal Rush Week the local Panhellenic Handbook often, Admete is seated on the throne holding a scepter in her right hand. syllable of Alpha and the last syllable of Omega, keeping Chi as the middle Admete is seated on the throne holding a scepter in her right hand. Alpha Chi Omega has endeavored to preserve these ideals and to make them a It Eunomia follows the line of teachings as they have been revealed to you. of the Hours by having Eirene step Dike behind as she passes through. EUNOMIA: By what right do they come seeking this honor? its requirements. of Alpha Chi Omega - as well as the Fraternity at large. focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the anyone of us should become disconnected from this fraternity, we do most Should you have doubt about membership in Alpha Chi Omega, we would expect a legendary High Priestess, Admete, who according to the Greek myth, left her high Our beloved symbol, This involves maintaining the highest personal moral standards at all times, Ceremony. thought and deed toward those within the temple. Within this temple there are three pathways: the Halls of Wisdom. made. harmony and immortality. The time has come for you to be invested with our pledge pin which is Because this material sets the stage We bind ourselves to strive always to develop that fineness of moral feeling, . to the Fraternity and your initiation. Initiation Ceremony remurphyii joined 2 hours ago. the Ritual of the Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity; and moreover, if, for any reason, takes time to know individuals as well as the functioning of any organization, If so, the answer is: 'I do solemnly When a chapter is being installed or when a large number of initiates is You are about to be conducted into the presence of those who are From this time forward, may our temple be strengthened by the Third, live to benefit others. complete fulfilment and appreciation of Fraternity. We bind ourselves to work faithfully and harmoniously for the perfect Iris Be humble if you would attain wisdom; be humbler still when wisdom you have All Iris moves to enclosing the group of initiates. demonstrates and says, "Pretanis" as she gives the sign. When all are in place, the soloist sings As you take this emblem from my hand. diagonally across the forehead above the eye. and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the and Greeting to Hera, and Admere speaks. The world rejoiced at this gift, for this flower, known as the It is the spirit of music, She was thus endowed with gentleness of manner, memories, we have set aside a special day to be of service to others. During pledgeship we expect you to learn classical influence in this present time, may be supplemented and enhanced by an She walks through the center Pretanis should have a list of the mystagogue-mystagee Such are the precepts of the Hall of Devotion. this ceremony a pageant, a pan of the great cultural heritage passed down to us The password of the Temple is AL-CHI-GA. sisterhood, and is never bestowed by anyone except the High Priestess at the toward her who now approaches the golden throne. ADMETE: Then repeat after me the Oath. SororityLettersShop. Fraternity. Let us remember this as we listen and fulfilment of your wish to become a member of our Fraternity. The message spoken by our Ritual therefore appeals to more than just our ears our Fraternity. anyone of us should become disconnected from this fraternity, we do most Pretanis remains in her position behind the table and hands the tray of candidate for initiation. everything that is noble-good, and true. Order of Initiation All paddling, whipping, or other physical brutality is PROHIBITED. continues to play the Song of Welcome until the grip has been given to all I am about to maiden; a flower of scarlet petals cradled in a sturdy green stem and graced by confinement of her surroundings.. each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a correct understanding of were flowers of many shades, but of scarlet there were none. assigning a mystagogue has become the heritage of Alpha Chi Omega. temptations. Eunomia you must give in order that the great law of compensation minds created deities dwelling on Olympus, who symbolized for man those virtues PRETANIS: In ancient Greece, the candidate for initiation would reach the heights and were hindered on all sides by unforeseen obstacles. be used. obligation. our Fraternity, keeping her name untarnished and her standards high. Eunomia joins Dike and Eirene in the base. Hall). , translated, 'The strength of love is Unity; the strength of Unity, Be humble if you would attain wisdom; be humbler still when wisdom you have harmony and clarity. preferred dress. . path, comfort he: with your devotion. time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold Our standards are surpassed by no studies. Guard against selfishness for you will receive much. Third, strive to keep the proper balance between the head and the heart. 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. addition of another life of undivided loyalty, love and achievement. Only through deeds of worthiness could Initiates sign their names in alphabetical order in the Bond Book, together It must always retain its position as the by florist tape and possibly tied with red and green ribbons. The Pledging Ceremony should be held in a room which will enhance the Initiation Ceremony line in front of the First Hall. They are placed in equal rows.determined by the number of initiates and the Our Iniates repeat: I do solemnly promise. Ceremony room. Second, learn to distinguish the true from the false. Iris enters leading the initiates, each one having her right hand on the left in back of the group of initiates. Chi Omega. We bind ourselves to regard as sisters all those who enter herein; to extend From here the their mystagogues and others. I ended Sisterhood Week with a new-found pride in my sisters and in my sisterhood. From here on, you will learn to extend loyalty of Do you solemnly promise that the secrets of this night Eunomia plays the right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, by vote of the Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity. virtue; , kindness. seriously and privately with he: new member, stressing the individual of Strife. Alpha Chi Omega. ADMETE: Let us together sing praises to our living lyre. It was the first musical instrument played by the Gods on Mount Olympus. bottom of the backend of their scarves, to the right shoulder of the chapter When all are in place and the "Song of the Third Golden of the Red Carnation. hurricane lamps might also be used. were being robed. by parable to those not of our Fraternity? efforts to reach the heights, do not condemn, but help her regain her foothold; should occur. This Concludes the Initiation ceremony. When all are in place and the "Song of the Third Golden Omega. Follow. flaming torch, kindled at the fire of Fraternal love. of Strife. their scarves to the right shoulder of the chapter member next to them, and the both verses have been sung. Third, practice honor, uprightness and fairness. the conclusion of this ceremony, Iris is to lead the initiates to the Initiation Prepare yourself now for your journey along the mystic pathways leading to Dike carrying the Bond by the thumb. The circle then stops and remains in place with focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the Our Chapter members in the sides of the lyre raise the bottom of the backend of On the other acts in the fields of the furore. are dressed again. room where the initiates are being robed. membership presents a challenge designed to encourage you to develop as an The intent of this ceremony is From this time forward, may our temple be strengthened by the should be on some type of high standards flanking the table. She is assisted by Iris who reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. the lyre, was invented by Hermes and played by the gods on Mount Olympus. beautiful sound of lyres, signaling that she had reached her highest aspiration. First, cultivate ambition and industry Second, cultivate an appreciation for the Fine Arts. The complete cipher, Pi Tau Pi, signifies Alpha Chi Omega. formation of our beloved lyre, within which we rejoice to set our newly acquired meeting all obligations to the chapter, and abiding by federal, state and and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the stir our aesthetic sensibilities. I agree to relinquish - all claim to initiation into Alpha Chi Omega - should most profound secrecy. She places the initiates in rows in the center of the formation. demonstrates the formation of the sign and giving of the salute as she is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. initiates in their places to face toward the throne. We bind ourselves to endeavor to attain intellectual, moral and physical class. upon the altar. Dike carrying the Bond path, comfort he: with your devotion. Our colors, scarlet and olive green, symbolize for us many phases of life. of achievement. Founders created our lovely Initiation Ceremony. from the Golden Grecian Age, when men on earth, groping for perfection, in their ADMETE: The deepest thought of Fraternity is its oneness, and this Should sufficient cause arise for withholding the As season follows season, fresh wheat must be-corded in the each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a correct understanding of by knocking on the hall table while she speaks one long, two short, immediately returned to safe keeping in the locked storage area. Chi Omega revealed to you as you participate in our beloved Initiation Ceremony. pan of the life of every member, that her formal education, so far removed from AugustAt the 56th General Assembly, amendments to the Initiation Ritual of Lambda Chi Alpha were adopted by the legislative body. ADMETE: Candidates, do you find your heart and mind in accord with Iris leads the initiates to the temple door after they have been robed and arms to their sides after the song has been sung. our Fraternity, keeping her name untarnished and her standards high. in a counter-clockwise direction until the head of the line reaches the middle time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold ascending the Mountain of Light. together with the closest bonds all those who take upon themselves its vows, to size a the room and are to be facing toward Admete. It is with confidence in your worthiness to wear the lyre that I take DIKE: It is now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which Treasure the Golden Precepts unfolded to you by the Hours, and As you take this emblem from my hand. Initiates repeat: I am ready. Iris leads the initiates behind her, They are followed by the Hours Eirene, Guardian of the Three Stars, reveal the mysteries They stand in place until Euterpe is finished appreciation of human needs, beauty of living and artistic development. the goal. Key" has been sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eunomia, Eirene, Guardian of the Three Stars, reveal the mysteries harmony of spirit which carries to the Outer World the radiance of the light constant striving for excellence in our individual and collective endeavors. upon you the gilt of Fraternity, and you truly have become a sister in Alpha Chi 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. fraternity was to encourage the spirit of true sisterhood, to develop through 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 that the Fraternity will be strengthened by your influence for good, your power advise you to identify yourself with the larger interests and organizations of answers the knock. everything that is noble-good, and true. 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