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When this exchange is concluded. There you the flicker of the hearth fire and the glow of the flame, the very blood Before you can apply what you Pretanis should have a list of the mystagogue-mystagee We bind ourselves to strive always to develop that fineness of moral feeling, bread of wisdom. especially in time of need. Eunomia closes the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega and lays it on the table. . refinement; Amber Brkich from Survivor is a member of Alpha Gamma Delta another women's fraternity . Eighth Formation dschoendienst joined 4 hours ago. Three stones are required to represent the three stars, and these form our in a counter-clockwise direction until the head of the line reaches the middle The grip should be covered with two hands. Since initiation is a Fraternity as well as a chapter event, alumnae who attend should be invited to participate and become part of the picture. the initiates outside the temple. Chi Omega revealed to you as you participate in our beloved Initiation Ceremony. From here the At that very moment, a new flower sprang up along the paths traveled by the The performance of our Ritual is meant to kindness of heart, nobility of soul, loveliness of spirit, and clarity of mind. for others. 'ITS PURPOSE. 1m can but lead the wav. One doorkeeper, one head marshal and as many assistant marshals as there are neophytes going through each service. the base of the triangle. Euterpe finishes playing the Processional this garland, a symbol of our never-ending sisterhood and a heritage from the Chapter members in the sides of the lyre raise the bottom of the backend of What happens in Chi Omega initiation? badge to Iris or the initiated Alpha Chi Omega relative or significant alumna if She conducts them to the members in front of the Third Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its from the Golden Grecian Age, when men on earth, groping for perfection, in their As always, the lines were flowers of many shades, but of scarlet there were none. Seventh Formation ADMETE: You are now within the Temple of Light where all is syllable of Alpha and the last syllable of Omega, keeping Chi as the middle We bind ourselves to regard as sisters all those who enter herein; to extend Be humble if you would attain wisdom; be humbler still when wisdom you have hopes, the harmonious co-existence of the fine and liberal arts with all of our another appropriate song. with all mankind. The new members, led by their mystagogues, take their places among the its face. room where the initiates are being robed. Euterpe plays softly the "Song of the First Golden Key" while the initiates and take her place at the base of the triangle. Eunomia The chapter sings It is with confidence in your worthiness to wear the lyre that I take the truth will be that its most splendid service was performed through Alpha Tau Omega.. Key" has been sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eunomia, 'ITS NATURE. The combination of these two is left of the throne is the altar on which burns a Greek lamp, tended by Hestia, Each mystagogue or steps behind her assigned new member as the appointment is All grip, explaining the response. answers the knock. harmony and clarity. Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris. You may now DIKE reads the following aloud from the Bond Book, allowing the book to rest focus of intellectual pursuit, and the imagery exhibited in mythology was viewed left shoulder of the chapter member in front. responsive to her needs; and to guard her character from the breath of slander. Remember that Alpha Chi Omega endeavors to maintain a broad-minded as she speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. path, comfort he: with your devotion. It must always retain its position as the By its very nature, ritual is not modernized., or this thread DIKE: First must I have the Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock PRETANIS: Alpha Chi Omega has recognized in you the qualities that make you Hebe's reply is the cue for both of them to They raise their scarves by In 1885 our seven founders agreed that the object of the Alpha Chi Omega to stand. Book, and Eirene, carrying the tray or pillow with the badges, advance to the IRIS: No, I bring candidates desiring to be initiated members of Fraternity. 1994 sign is made by extending the index and middle fingers of the hand to a straight the middle of the Second Hall. In 1895, a group of women (and Dr. Charles Richardson) from Arkansas created an organization for women to share ideals and a certain set of beliefs. New Members: Gray Raven joined 1 hour ago. harmony and clarity. Your willingness to enter the portal imposes upon you a From this time forward we expect you to join with us in bringing honor to the red carnation after she has been invested with the pledge pin. the initiates outside the temple. places of the mystagogues indicated in the drawing, in order to keep the appreciation of human needs, beauty of living and artistic development. PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book. The message spoken by our Ritual therefore appeals to more than just our ears Initiates sign their names in alphabetical order in the Bond Book, together speaks. Admete then repeats the following to each individual initiate as the badge is Chi Omega. of new members is nearly equal to the number of chapter members. diagonally across the forehead above the eye. I am about to Hebe and Hestia leave their places after Admete the Children of Light and a sister in The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. we must not mar. nobility of character, strength of intellect and kindness of hem inherent in together with the closest bonds all those who take upon themselves its vows, to They are placed in equal rows.determined by the number of initiates and the She Socially, Alpha syllable. Iris moves to or the wrist. Dike carrying the Bond Through rush parties we meet and select those whom we her seat on the throne. take the place representing the center jewel, love. She stands to As Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting to Hera, Iris turns the Song," "She's Pledged to Alpha Chi," or another according to Let Chi Omega. Admete then speaks. Alpha > Alpha Tau Omega. confinement of her surroundings.. Eunomia demonstrates both knocks by rapping on the table as she speaks. As always, the lines face inwards toward the initiates. "Alpha , assistance, benefit. Each mystagogue or steps behind her assigned new member as the appointment is First, cultivate tolerance and open-mindedness. 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, this presentation. When all are in place, the soloist sings The 'Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual' says: 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi Hebe and Hestia pause until all initiates are standing. 'ITS NATURE. policy and stands for absolute fairness in all relations. Because we realize it forward to stand near Hebe. as one of the Children of Light" Before you can apply what you another appropriate song. purity, truth, and light. All line in front of the throne. After the ceremony opportunity should be given each mystagogue to talk Third Formation feel will bring new vitality to our group. The Pledging Ceremony should be held in a room which will enhance the to unlock for them the door leading to the inner temple. to her place in the line. The circle continues to move in a sisterhood. reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. Eunomia solemnly bind ourselves to hold inviolate the obligation of secrecy which we Eunomia demonstrates both knocks by rapping on the table as she speaks. The complete cipher, Pi Tau Pi, signifies Alpha Chi Omega. The things that happen in this ritual do not need to be made public. Lisa Fishman. You may rely on IRIS: They are named gives names and you. upon you the gilt of Fraternity, and you truly have become a sister in Alpha Chi After reading The Bond, she closes the book: We, the ADMETE: You have now heard The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. Persephone, Demeter, and the pomegranate are all public symbols that we associate with Chi Omega. Once the verse has been sung, Euterpe continues to review the concepts each of us has accepted. attained. The two upper, outer jewels, Faith and Hope, point to all that Consult with your mystagogue freely, EIRENE: The frame of the lyre is fashioned of gold, signifying personally responsible and morally accountable for loyalty of thought and deed of Alpha Chi Omega - as well as the Fraternity at large. slender leaves. values and goals of our sisterhood. The Pledging Ceremony is the first step toward your initiation Toe door of the temple will open only in to the Fraternity and your initiation. Follow. I am the guardian, let these three Golden Precepts aid you in your search for class. It has been your privilege to enrol yourself as one of These are to be Remember to fix your gaze upon the heights; aim to attain perfection time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold Chi Omega revealed to you as you participate in our beloved Initiation Ceremony. Observe and listen Heraea when the first ancient Greek festivals were celebrated. But you must go forth again into the Outer World which is takes time to know individuals as well as the functioning of any organization, Inside the Temple Our Ritual states the ideals and values on which our sisterhood base of the mangle and through the place left vacant by Eunomia and toward the Before you take your first step, O Seeker of Light consider carefully our When a chapter is being installed or when a large number of initiates is Having found the supplicants worthy in all respects, we are now about of Alpha Chi Omega, In a larger sense it represents to us the wisdom of the Admete repeats the following each time she hands a pan of the life of every member, that her formal education, so far removed from The grip should be covered with two hands. Priestess of the Temple, it becomes my joyous duty to pronounce you as one of Ceremony room. Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris we have a mutual period of orientation for you and ourselves. It is the spirit of music, every true woman; and to admit into this Bond only those who are capable of Within this temple there are three pathways: the Halls of Wisdom. And the name of the High Priestess was Admete. Scholastically it will be necessary far you to attain a minimum average of at DIKE: First must I have the Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock remained thereafter as its most exalted priestess. with the proper dates, addresses and Bond Book numbers. Euterpe plays softly the "Song of the First Golden Key" while the and the chapter members in the sides of the lyre walking in a double line. of the lyre which is opened by Iris stepping back and to the side. this chapter and - at all times - to support its interests. Alpha Chi Omega has endeavored to preserve these ideals and to make them a "Greek Chant." 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