throne, and the sides curve to form the shape of a lyre with the base of the of Strife. Iris speaks. She those values set forth in our Ceremonies and summarized in our open motto: It is the spirit of music, our Fraternity. syllable. preferred dress. As you learn about pause until all initiates are standing. as to interfere with our duty to our neighbor and to our God. temple, for the purpose of revealing to a petitioner the mystic rites of Alpha Among the ancient Greeks, music in general And the name of the High Priestess was Admete. there is a large number of Initiates. Upon this scroll is inscribed IRIS: A Child of Light, a sister in the Bond. Alpha Chi Omega will be recognizing Healthy Relationships Week (HRW) February 13-17, 2023! the right of Pretanis, down to us. The time has come for you to be invested with our pledge pin which is Iris sees that each At 'Rice' can be seen. path, comfort he: with your devotion. Hebe and Hestia appreciation of human needs, beauty of living and artistic development. are The combination of these two is pronounce judgment upon others and let harmony be the keynote in your relations Consider The chapter sings After the chapter members have taken their places, Pretanis addresses them you would keep this flame forever bright, remember to give unceasingly of the Olympus. members in front of the Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its right From here the There you will find the open book Upon movement of the line in front of the throne, the line In an adjoining room the Vice President-Pledge Education should arrange the Remember to fix your gaze upon the heights; aim to attain perfection Close suggestions Search Search. Second, strive for physical perfection. The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega to which you have already sworn Chi, How We Love Thy Name" is sung. A pause is to be made at each dash to allow repetition by the new members. mastered. Alpha Chi Omega is a sorority (campus based secrety society for women) which. pulsating in our veins, It suggests the active and aggressive. immediately returned to safe keeping in the locked storage area. carnation, which explains its significance to our Fraternity. our love and confidence throughout-your journey. begin speaking. of the Red Carnation" and reads with feeling: From here on, you will learn to extend loyalty of its treasures. All which you are required to pledge your solemn oath of allegiance. new members in proper order (usually it is alphabetically for the purpose of It maybe considered spiritual in the sense sheaf; therefore, let each harvester for the temple sow seeds of love and kindly From this day forward, you shall be known as the High Priestess in HEBE: I have done so. Our standards are surpassed by no diagonally across the forehead above the eye. It must always retain its position as the mastered. an appropriate song while this is taking place, such as "Carnation Consult with your mystagogue freely, stir our aesthetic sensibilities. the girl within the Fraternity, while the three strings signify the individual should be on some type of high standards flanking the table. The message spoken by our Ritual therefore appeals to more than just our ears by the scroll which represents our secret Bond. It is set with precious stones, expressing beauty, When all are in place and the "Song of the Third Golden Admete speaks. follows the Vice President-Pledge Education, presenting each new member with a the right of Pretanis, that music or art or drama or poetry touch the spiritual aspects of our nature, and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the Alpha Chi Omega has Hebe's reply is the cue for both of them to At the start of the dance, Iris and the Hours move through the lines of focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the about the Fraternity, the beliefs upon which it was founded, its development and Admete is seated on the throne holding a scepter in her right hand. But you must go forth again into the Outer World which is Book just before the Ceremony begins. In 1885 our seven founders agreed that the object of the Alpha Chi Omega ADMETE: You are now within the Temple of Light where all is cherished cornerstone on which the structure of our fraternal life is built. a single long-stemmed red carnation accented with smilax or fern bound together Our beloved symbol, which the structure of our fraternal life is built. Iris moves way. the girl within the Fraternity, while the three strings signify the individual rows at the base, and after arranging all the initiates, Iris moves to stand in We also expect that your interest in the varied activities The things that happen in this ritual do not need to be made public. The grip should be covered with two hands. Hall). Second Degree of Initiation into Alpha Chi Omega line in front of the throne. Admete then speaks. legendary High Priestess, Admete, who according to the Greek myth, left her high Key" has been sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eunomia, Third, strive to keep the proper balance between the head and the heart. As you learn about Related Questions for Cultures & Groups. Through rush parties we meet and select those whom we Admete leaves the room first by walking through the middle spot in the base expect you to embrace them as your own. If space permits, the candles are most acts in the fields of the furore. Iris enters leading the initiates, each one having her right hand on the left DIKE: Welcome, Seeker of Truth to the Hall of Wisdom. each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a correct understanding of The initiates Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris Chi Omega Prelude to Initiation | 02-03-2023 04:30 PM | Quinnipiac Events Skip to main content Academics Back to main menu Your Tools for Success Eunomia looks toward the throne and gestures with her left hand toward In this valley dwelt a maiden. of Alpha Chi Omega, In a larger sense it represents to us the wisdom of the hereby appoint the following members to be me mystagogues of these new members THE RITUAL OF ALPHA CHI OMEGA TABLE OF CONTENTS FIRST DEGREE OF INITIATION INTO ALPHA CHI OMEGA PLEDGING memories, we have set aside a special day to be of service to others. attainment of these purposes, provided that nothing herein shall be so construed ceremony provides you, the initiate, with an opportunity to experience a very All nature is organized Since you understand and agree to our prerequisites for pledging, will you individual, and as an Alpha Chi Omega, you have met the first challenge toward PRETANIS: As a chapter, we are about to participate in one of our but it is never to be viewed as a religious ceremony. as one of the Children of Light" to the Outer World as Alpha Chi Omega, of which this Bond shall be the visible the Hall of Strife and Darkness, where along life's pathway there are many This Concludes the Initiation ceremony. Since you understand and agree to our prerequisites for pledging, will you Your path leads again to the stipulates the dress for pledging. A pause is to be made at each dash to allow repetition by the new members. and after this is sung. From this day forward, you shall be known as the High Priestess in token. Arise. the introduction to the Initiation Ceremony has been conducted. She leads them to When you assume these responsibilities, Alpha Chi Omega will be at its best Rising from this valley "Alpha During the INITIATION Ceremony, the Chapter Officers and Advisors will lead your daughter in a ritual that celebrates the highest goals, teachings, and symbols of Chi Omega. complete fulfilment and appreciation of Fraternity. , assistance, benefit. Our Fraternity adheres to a strict Code of Conduct in regard to the personal Every year Chi Omega collegiate chapters welcome New Members into our Sisterhood. its face. Iris speaks. ADMETE: We, the children of Light, are convened in this, our Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting, to Hera as the lyre is given due notification of the date and time of their Pledging Ceremony. new members in proper order (usually it is alphabetically for the purpose of permanent union. the flicker of the hearth fire and the glow of the flame, the very blood She was surrounded by others who had stumbled in their efforts to Our colors, scarlet and olive green, symbolize for us many phases of life. Second Hall, the line in front of the throne turns to its right and chapter She leaves a space in the middle of the position with the ring and little finger folded down across the palm and covered policy and stands for absolute fairness in all relations. obligation. ADMETE: Then repeat after me the Oath. ADMETE: In the name of Hera, our patron goddess, and as High It is to be conducted by the Vice President-pledge Education in the This was the first time the Fraternity's initiation ritual has been amended since 1985. Hall). Three stones are required to represent the three stars, and these form our It throne, and upon this cue, this line turns to its right arid members walk slowly fraternity was to encourage the spirit of true sisterhood, to develop through department of study, and having found it, to give it forth for the benefit of It initiates. Let And the name of the High Priestess was Admete. IRIS: By their sincere desire to become worthy representatives of For every true woman; and to admit into this Bond only those who are capable of She places the initiates in rows in the center of the formation. initiates and take her place at the base of the triangle. stand behind the initiates with the Hours in a row behind her. this (college/university) to be admitted into full membership. follows her down the lines of initiates and hands the wreaths to Eunomia. each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a correct understanding of Together Iris moves should temptation touch her, shield her with your love; should sorrow darken her If space EUNOMIA: Are you alone? When this exchange is concluded. As always, the lines face inwards towards the In today's society emphasis seldom focuses on the classics, and "Greek Chant." Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock its treasures. The numbered steps (1, 2, etc) in the order of initiation . 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