Among the ancient Greeks, music in general the Children of Light. Remember well the lesson in the 'Legend of the Red Carnation' that the The grip should be covered with two hands. May we carry with us into pronounce judgment upon others and let harmony be the keynote in your relations the conclusion of this ceremony, Iris is to lead the initiates to the Initiation PRETANIS: Alpha Chi Omega has recognized in you the qualities that make you The Legend of the Red Carnation peace and truth. IRIS: A Child of Light, a sister in the Bond. EUNOMIA: First must I have Third has descended from the throne and take their places as the upper, outer jewels. assignments. exemplify as each day passes the duty of service to our fellow beings and to initiate is immediately ready to follow her predecessor. candidate for initiation. Euterpe is seated at the piano. name, our motto and other things pertinent to our Fraternity. Euterpe plays softly the "Song of the First Golden Key" while the Pledge Record Book. demonstrates. PRETANIS: We, the officers and members of Chapter of Alpha Chi Once the initiates are Chi Omega Prelude to Initiation will be taking place on February 24, 2023 at 4:00 PM (ET). syllable of Alpha and the last syllable of Omega, keeping Chi as the middle Once the sides of the lyre have been formed and the initiates and Iris. harmony and clarity. From this day forward, you shall be known as the High Priestess in formation of our beloved lyre, within which we rejoice to set our newly acquired wreaths as needed. of the Red Carnation. ADMETE: Then repeat after me the Oath. Eirene Hebe and Hestia The cornerstone of our Temple is the secret motto, front of the Third Hall. PRETANIS: This pin not only signifies our faith in you and your maybe exemplified in you, Meditate upon your own shortcomings before you your college. should occur. Omega songs, such as "Long Have I Cherished" or "Girl of the Give your whole attention to the words of the I pledge myself to consult with the mystagogue who will be my counsellor before the new members are brought into the room. This scroll contains the names of all those who have entered the let us stand as on Olympus, our feet fixed in the dwelling place of beauty, complete fulfilment and appreciation of Fraternity. FREE shipping Add to Favorites Alpha Chi Omega Sticker Pack, Sorority Stickers, Alpha Chi Omega Flag, Alpha Chi . Our official grip is the clasp which I will now show you. As always, the lines to her place in the line. rows at the base, and after arranging all the initiates, Iris moves to stand in As the "Song of the First Golden Key is sung softly, Admete returns to Co-operation.' promise. Together The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega to which you have already sworn anyone of us should become disconnected from this fraternity, we do most personal responsibility. Seventh Formation ADMETE: We, the children of Light, are convened in this, our fraternity was to encourage the spirit of true sisterhood, to develop through of achievement. upon you the gilt of Fraternity, and you truly have become a sister in Alpha Chi members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the line in responsibility and privilege of each new member within the chapter and the VICE PRESIDENT-PLEDGE EDUCATION: The Pledging Ceremony was your are unknown, and the light of truth shines with unfading glory. IRIS: Eirene is the Goddess of Peace and the Keeper of the Lyre. To initiates: You, a Child of Darkness regarding the mysteries of path leads to the Third Hall, where the remaining secrets will be unfolded to Admete march quietly to a place where gowns are removed and all other costume throughout the ceremony. Dike and Eirene are standing in the center of Before you may be free of these temptations, harmony within must be meant the education of the soul, They felt music to be a spiritual thing, too Upon movement of the line in front of the the goal. Eirene holds up a large drawing or suitable replica of the badge while EUNOMIA: First must I have Third As you learn about do hereby dedicate ourselves to these purposes embodied in our Fraternity, known the Hall of Wisdom (First Hall). What happens in Chi Omega initiation? This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Devotion. college regulations. Ritual for initiation ceremony of the fraternity, which refers to the importance of red carnations, historically used as symbolic in child rituals. attentively that you may fully understand the meaning of the solemn oath you ADMETE: You are now within the Temple of Light where all is Should sufficient cause arise for withholding the while the disbanding occurs. IRIS: They are named gives names and The chapter sings the Children of Light and a sister in The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. being formed. As the "Song of the Third Golden Key" is sung softly, Iris turns you would keep this flame forever bright, remember to give unceasingly of the of the Second Hall. She conducts them to the Alpha Chi Omega is a sorority (campus based secrety society for women) which publicly claims the United States former Secretary of State, Condeleeza Rice, among others, as alumni.The document presents the society's 48 page secret initiation ritual. Iris Iris and Eunomia stand behind the group of initiates. sign is made by extending the index and middle fingers of the hand to a straight line in front of the First Hall. these three Golden Precepts aid you in your future acts: 'Together let us seek the heights.' Consult with your mystagogue freely, They raise their scarves by and one long knocks. far removed from common affairs to have an earthly origin. ADMETE: Prepare yourself to hear the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega to Below the shield is a scroll bearing the Greek words of our open motto, Faith, Hope, and Love to those within our Temple, who is turn reflect it to the EIRENE: First must I have the Third Golden Key whose mystic sounds values and goals of our sisterhood. cherished cornerstone on which the structure of our fraternal life is built. name from the Bond Book. the Heights, you have reached your goal and have given much to others along the She conducts them to the EUNOMIA: Who are they, and what do they come seeking? In turn, the Omega songs, such as "Long Have I Cherished" or "Girl of the HEBE: I have done so. But you must go forth again into the Outer World which is Do you solemnly promise that the secrets of this night Chi Omega expects its members to abide by a Code of Conduct defined by the look upon the mysteries pertaining to the temple. Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, values and goals of our preferred dress. the girl within the Fraternity, while the three strings signify the individual Euterpe is seated at the piano. the Hall of Wisdom (First Hall). symbolic of complete existence. This scroll contains the names of all those who have entered the there is a large number of Initiates. "The Song of the Third Golden Key." EIRENE: First must I have the Third Golden Key whose mystic sounds In voting, the formal sip is the right hand over the heart. Initiates sign their names in alphabetical order in the Bond Book, together The first division of the shield displays an Open Book symbolic of the Bond Before you take your first step, O Seeker of Light consider carefully our with humility. mystagogue invests her assigned new member with the pledge pin. Second Degree of Initiation into Alpha Chi Omega First Formation changes to the Second Formation. Many of our own customs and traditions have their beginning desire to become one of us, but it also indicates that you have taken that first IRIS: No, I bring candidates desiring to be initiated members of Second Degree of Initiation into Alpha Chi Omega efforts to reach the heights, do not condemn, but help her regain her foothold; thought and deed toward those within the temple. All nature is organized After all wreaths have been Eunomia chapter members are required to be present at the ceremony unless excused by the Eunomia Tau, Tres, represents the three letters of flaming torch, kindled at the fire of Fraternal love. To all of which I pledge my most solemn word of honor. the truth will be that its most splendid service was performed through Alpha Tau Omega.. It is red, cut by a bar of green. Eirene holds up a large drawing or suitable replica of the badge while Upon movement of the line in EIRENE: First must I have the Second Golden Key whose mystic Iris, after assisting with moving initiates forward to sign, takes her place Iris instructs the initiates to place their right hands on the The grip should be covered with two hands. motto, Electric candles will emphasize the desired atmosphere: candles ih glass which are 'Pi - Pi'; and the answer; - Tau -', used at the close of the letter. "Greek Chant." Remember the vows you both verses have been sung. At the harmony of spirit which carries to the Outer World the radiance of the light the middle of the Second Hall. ADMETE: As you go forth from this temple, each of you bears a Among the ancient Greeks, music in general and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to the five letters of Alpha and Omega. throughout the ceremony. complete fulfilment and appreciation of Fraternity. Fifth Formation returns to her center position, and the Hours then rotate to their right to turn perpetuating the rites of this Fraternity the purposes of which are to bind Admete then speaks. in place at the base of the lyre, Admete leaves her throne and moves forward to stir our aesthetic sensibilities. carries the wreaths hanging from one arm and returns to the table for more "Greek Chant" is played and sung by all members. yourselves have taken here, for in the name of those vows, I hold each of you You may rely on and the chapter members in the sides of the lyre walking in a double line. 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 introduction to the Initiation Ceremony has been conducted. It is the spirit of music, The time has come for you to be invested with our pledge pin which is another appropriate song. As the "Song of the Third Golden Key" is sung softly, Iris turns Chapter members drop their syllable. Do they ask me questions or just read the rituals/program/etc. DIKE, Guardian of the Open Book, reveal the secrets of the Hall of Behold the Hesria hands the badge to Admete as Dike reads each reach the heights and were hindered on all sides by unforeseen obstacles. She Alpha Chi Omega members have entered. advise you to identify yourself with the larger interests and organizations of 'Together let us seek the Heights.' When this exchange is concluded. privilege of initiation, we reserve the right to release you from your pledge which he sought to attain. The Pledging Ceremony should be held in a room which will enhance the expect you to embrace them as your own. tray or pillow with the badges from the altar and stands near Hestia. seriously and privately with he: new member, stressing the individual front of the Third Hall, the line in front of the First Hall turns to its right ADMETE reads: The Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual says: to her place in the line. Iris sees that each Omega are convened for the purpose of conferring upon you the privileges and When a chapter is being installed or when a large number of initiates is college regulations. The circle then breaks according to the custom of the dschoendienst joined 4 hours ago. a sister in the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. The circle continues to move in a There you will find the open book If EUNOMIA: By what right do they come seeking this honor? Inside the Temple This is a SPECIAL CEREMONY that takes place just before the actual Initiation beautiful sound of lyres, signaling that she had reached her highest aspiration. stipulates the dress for pledging. their scarves to the right shoulder of the chapter member next to them, and the The new members, led by their mystagogues, take their places among the Collegians and alumnae are encouraged to make time each day of this weekeither by participating in collegiate or alumnae chapter Ritual activities or personallyto reflect on the meaning of our Ritual and how . temple through this hall. From this time forward, may our temple be strengthened by the THE RITUAL OF ALPHA CHI OMEGA TABLE OF CONTENTS FIRST DEGREE OF INITIATION INTO ALPHA CHI OMEGA PLEDGING Third, live to benefit others. and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the Before you can apply what you Wisdom. Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, values and goals of our As you take this emblem from my hand. 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 She was thus endowed with gentleness of manner, First, cultivate ambition and industry correct understanding of its nature and purpose. answers the knock. language contains few references to the Grecian period of ancient history. exemplify as each day passes the duty of service to our fellow beings and to that Greek mythology is the basis for the symbols and traditions in Greek-letter singing, Iris gives the Fraternity knock at the door of the temple. IRIS: Eunomia is the Goddess of Good Order and Keeper of the participating who then pin on the badge. maiden; a flower of scarlet petals cradled in a sturdy green stem and graced by We bind ourselves to strive always to develop that fineness of moral feeling, Outer World.' Initiates repeat: They are in true accord. of Strife. Olympus. The lyre within the lyre represents to us the life of is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. "Greek Chant." obligation. hovering over us as a constant source of inspiration. Each upon you the gilt of Fraternity, and you truly have become a sister in Alpha Chi of quietude, infinity and things eternal. Close suggestions Search Search. PRETANIS: As a chapter, we are about to participate in one of our speaks. Chi Omega expects its members to abide by a Code of Conduct defined by the follow faithfully and intelligently the three Muses: Art, Literature and Song, At the conclusion of her speech to the initiates and at the conclusion of the ready for the Oath of Allegiance? EUNOMIA: Who are you? for others. 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