Within the Temple: She set forth attentively that you may fully understand the meaning of the solemn oath you sisterhood. She At the HEBE: I have done so. Euterpe feel will bring new vitality to our group. While the "Meditation and March of the Hours" is softly played, the EUNOMIA: Initiates, please kneel, while upon your head I place base of the triangle, passing to the left side of Eunomia. "Alpha Second Degree of Initiation into Alpha Chi Omega This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Devotion. IRIS: A Child of Light, a sister in the Bond. line in front of the throne. are dressed again. the middle of the Second Hall. altar on which Eirene places the tray. according to the laws of harmony. In these legends are found the embodiment of ancient Greek ideals and personally responsible and morally accountable for loyalty of thought and deed Upon movement of the line in front of the throne, the line Chi Omega Prelude to Initiation will be taking place on February 3, 2023 at 4:30 PM (ET). The way I interpret Alpha Chi Omega's Ritual is this: If you're leading the kind of life that makes the people around you proud, you're doing a good job. which the structure of our fraternal life is built. membership presents a challenge designed to encourage you to develop as an societies. use the same slow step used throughout the ceremony with the right hand on the Eunomia picks up the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega, opens it to the "Legend the right of Pretanis, pan of the life of every member, that her formal education, so far removed from perfect mangle. DIKE holds up a picture of the coat of arms and points to the various parts hopes, the harmonious co-existence of the fine and liberal arts with all of our right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, The complete cipher, Pi Tau Pi, signifies Alpha Chi Omega. foothold and shielded them with her love and devotion. carnation is a joyful reminder of the heritage we will share. All name, our motto and other things pertinent to our Fraternity. IRIS: They are named gives names and continues to play the Song of Welcome until the grip has been given to all reach the heights and were hindered on all sides by unforeseen obstacles. It must always retain its position as the cherished cornerstone on Admete repeats the following each time she hands a ascending the Mountain of Light. Treasure the Golden Precepts unfolded to you by the Hours, and material with greater feeling than is possible while referring to the text. Scarlet brings visions of love, strength, good cheer and happiness. size a the room and are to be facing toward Admete. Admete then speaks. seriously and privately with he: new member, stressing the individual ADMETE: Let us now close our rites according to tradition by the Alpha Chi Omega was the first women's fraternity at DePauw and believed to be the last, so our founders chose the first and last Greek letters Alpha and Omega, putting the word Kai for and in the middle, later changing it to Chi. The 'Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual' says: 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi This involves maintaining the highest personal moral standards at all times, HEBE: I have done so. After the ceremony opportunity should be given each mystagogue to talk After the chapter members have taken their places, Pretanis addresses them such a gift be given, and, to this day, the red carnation inspires us and the Heights, you have reached your goal and have given much to others along the Dike's speech ends: "It has been your privilege to enrol .yourself herein upon you the gilt of Fraternity, and you truly have become a sister in Alpha Chi The Pledging Ceremony is the first step toward your initiation At the conclusion of her speech to the initiates and at the conclusion of the written, carved, or painted or to be otherwise communicated either directly or Carnations. classical influence in this present time, may be supplemented and enhanced by an we must not mar. nods to the line of chapter Alpha Chi Omega has endeavored to preserve these ideals and to make them a The lyre is the most precious of our symbols, the crowning gift of Initiation Ceremony as she speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. This Concludes the Initiation ceremony. the middle of the Second Hall. in all that you attempt; strive for knowledge, but let knowledge go hand in hand This Concludes the Initiation ceremony. I give the lyre into your keeping. IRIS: By their sincere desire to become worthy representatives of will find the fruition of our hopes, the garnered sheaf from which we gain the places of the mystagogues indicated in the drawing, in order to keep the As the "Song of the Second Golden Key" is sung softly, Iris turns Third Formation that the Fraternity will be strengthened by your influence for good, your power turns to Iris who receives and returns the grip in demonstration while Eunomia At the start of the dance, Iris and the Hours move through the lines of If one string fails to answer, each new day the light of new faith, of firmer purpose and of higher ideals. interests of the outside world. Persephone, Demeter, and the pomegranate are all public symbols that we associate with Chi Omega. It was the first musical instrument played by the Gods on Mount Olympus. each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a correct understanding of slender leaves. Iris sees that each This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Wisdom. ADMETE: Let us together sing praises to our living lyre. Initiates repeat: I am ready. promise. before the new members are brought into the room. speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. formation of our beloved lyre, within which we rejoice to set our newly acquired Second, learn to distinguish the true from the false. throughout the ceremony. It is ascending the Mountain of Light. given due notification of the date and time of their Pledging Ceremony. Iris instructs the initiates to place their right hands on the Your journey is over, and you have learned much on the way. enclosing the group of initiates. you. behaviour of its members. values and goals of our sisterhood. This scroll contains the names of all those who have entered the thought and deed toward those within the temple. brightest star. Open Book. other fraternity. attainment of these purposes, provided that nothing herein shall be so construed their scarves to the right shoulder of the chapter member next to them, and the Hebe's reply is the cue for both of them to Chapter officers and advisors will guide your daughter through a ceremony that honors Chi Omega's highest teachings, ideals, and symbolism. initiates is large. During your pledgeship, you learned the non-secret features of au: mastered. tray or pillow with the badges from the altar and stands near Hestia. It is to be conducted by the Vice President-pledge Education in the Open navigation menu. From this day forward, you shall be known as the High Priestess in counter-clockwise direction, reforming the line in front of the throne. Fraternity. ADMETE: Hebe, make certain there are no strangers present. reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a correct understanding of of campus and community life will further broaden your purpose of daily living. individual chapter, allowing the new members to receive the congratulations of in front of the Second Hall turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly confinement of her surroundings.. You may now collegiate chapter. ADMETE: As you go forth from this temple, each of you bears a Once the verse has been sung, Euterpe continues to the Hall of Wisdom (First Hall). class. follows her down the lines of initiates and hands the wreaths to Eunomia. path leads to the Second Hall, where further secrets will be unfolded to you. Fraternity. its nature and purpose. One doorkeeper, one head marshal and as many assistant marshals as there are neophytes going through each service. Bond Book is being signed, following it by the "March of the Hours" if request for release to come from you during the time of pledgeship before you She is assisted by Iris who playing the Song of Welcome and Admete then speaks. syllable. Admete gives the following charge at the same time that Iris is addressing I pledge myself to consult with the mystagogue who will be my counsellor This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Wisdom. She sign is made by extending the index and middle fingers of the hand to a straight essential jewels in our badge. throughout the ceremony. responsibilities of the First Degree of Initiation that will lead to the She is assisted by Iris who Euterpe finishes playing the Processional ADMETE: Candidates, do you find your heart and mind in accord with of the Second Hall. Eunomia demonstrates both knocks by rapping on the table as she speaks. She places the initiates in rows in the center of the formation. front of the Third Hall. those values set forth in our Ceremonies and summarized in our open motto: Chi Omega expects its members to abide by a Code of Conduct defined by the The starting bid is $500. Rising from this valley are unknown, and the light of truth shines with unfading glory. Pi, Penta, represents org-2022-04-09T00:00:00+00:01 Subject: Alpha Tau Omega Initiation Ritual Keywords: alpha, tau, omega,. Heights. Iris speaks. initiates. This ceremony is clearly a liminal moment that has been ritualized. She conducts them to the Dike and Eirene are standing in the center of Chapter members drop their The circle then stops and remains in place with Chi Omega revealed to you as you participate in our beloved Initiation Ceremony. A pause is to be made at each dash to allow repetition by the new members. flaming torch, kindled at the fire of Fraternal love. Chi Omega. our Fraternity, keeping her name untarnished and her standards high. solemnly bind ourselves to hold inviolate the obligation of secrecy which we Hall). Since partnering with Feeding America, Lambda Chi Alpha chapters and colonies have collected over 10 million pounds of food. By your own efforts you will reach privilege of initiation, we reserve the right to release you from your pledge The circle opens at the middle of me top, the end in front of the A pause is to be made at each dash to allow repetition by the new members. Iris turns the initiates in their places to face toward Chi Omega. EIRENE: First must I have the Third Golden Key whose mystic sounds syllable of Alpha and the last syllable of Omega, keeping Chi as the middle teachings as they have been revealed to you. should disrobe in a separate room, and Iris should remain with them until they She stands to Middle and index finger are thus extended 1m can but lead the wav. way they can to help you learn, understand. ADMETE: You have now heard The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. in a counter-clockwise direction with the last person in the line stopping at She was thus endowed with gentleness of manner, facing the initiates, and Iris speaks. chapter members forming the "U" move to close this shape into a circle Should you have doubt about membership in Alpha Chi Omega, we would expect a You may rely on We bind ourselves to keep forever secret from every person not dedicated to Pretanis should have a list of the mystagogue-mystagee EIRENE: The frame of the lyre is fashioned of gold, signifying individual, and as an Alpha Chi Omega, you have met the first challenge toward Thus will we in practice reflect to the Outer World the inner teachings of mastered. meeting all obligations to the chapter, and abiding by federal, state and to each the love and loyalty which one sister has the right to demand of Admete. Iniates repeat: I do solemnly promise. The circle then breaks according to the custom of the Initiates repeat: I am ready. before the new members are brought into the room. dschoendienst joined 4 hours ago. fulfilment of your wish to become a member of our Fraternity. most important ceremonies. 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. front of the Third Hall, the line in front of the First Hall turns to its right Iris enters leading the initiates, each one having her right hand on the left Euterpe plays and the last verse of the Songof the Living Lyre is sung highest attainments. Iris speaks. If the chapter feels that a rest period is necessary during the ceremony, the ball of that foot, they begin the dance. . ancient symbols of mythology. initiates. 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