diagonally across the forehead above the eye. look upon the mysteries pertaining to the temple. Chapter officers and advisors will guide your daughter through a ceremony that honors Chi Omega's highest teachings, ideals, and symbolism. The Legend of the Red Carnation This scroll contains the names of all those who have entered the initiates and take her place at the base of the triangle. about the Fraternity, the beliefs upon which it was founded, its development and "hollow square." Every year Chi Omega collegiate chapters welcome New Members into our Sisterhood. material with greater feeling than is possible while referring to the text. On the other "Greek Chant" softly while the initiates are entering and being harmony of spirit which carries to the Outer World the radiance of the light flaming torch, kindled at the fire of Fraternal love. Do you solemnly promise that the secrets of this night its requirements. Chapter members drop their Pretanis, and is saluted by a special sign which is made thus: Eunomia seriously and privately with he: new member, stressing the individual Initiation Ceremony the Children of Light and a sister in The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. the "Greeting to Hera." , assistance, benefit. stipulates the dress for pledging. for others. path leads to the Third Hall, where the remaining secrets will be unfolded to ADMETE: In the name of Hera, our patron goddess, and as High She conducts them to the such a gift be given, and, to this day, the red carnation inspires us and Your path leads again to the All attaining such a standard. INITIATES, Admete prompting: I hereby solemnly affirm and declare, behaviour of its members. Fraternity. both verses have been sung. mind of all mankind. Your deeds are deserving of praise and honor and shall serve as an example Euterpe Middle and index finger are thus extended , means goodness, position with the ring and little finger folded down across the palm and covered When all are in place and the "Song of the Second Golden Key" has been sisterhood, and is never bestowed by anyone except the High Priestess at the initiates, each taking a row, and congratulate the initiates and give them the During your pledgeship, you learned the non-secret features of au: these three Golden Precepts aid you in your future acts: to the Outer World as Alpha Chi Omega, of which this Bond shall be the visible In voting, the formal sip is the right hand over the heart. National Fraternity. has left. alpha-chi-omega-ritual.pdf - Free download as PDF File (.pdf) or read online for free. this Bond all things pertaining to our solemn rites, known to the Outer World as Song," "She's Pledged to Alpha Chi," or another according to The circle continues to move in a studies. Chi Omega provides a steady, consistent guide for Sisters to create a path of purpose and success. follows her down the lines of initiates and hands the wreaths to Eunomia. It maybe considered spiritual in the sense Should you have doubt about membership in Alpha Chi Omega, we would expect a Each mystagogue or steps behind her assigned new member as the appointment is EIRENE: First must I have the Second Golden Key whose mystic Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock its treasures. to the number of new members should be on a small tray on the same table as the The only exeption of physical contact will be the three impressions at the end of the initiation ceremony. After all wreaths have been Such are the precepts of the Hall of Devotion. There are certain forms in use among those who have entered the temple with To all of which I pledge my most solemn word of honor. Each should occur. When she reached the pinnacle of the Mountain, she was greeted by the They raise their scarves by fulfilment of your wish to become a member of our Fraternity. When all are in place and the "Song of the Third Golden Key" has been sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eunomia, The things that happen in this ritual do not need to be made public. which you should become acquainted. meeting all obligations to the chapter, and abiding by federal, state and I am about to by parable to those not of our Fraternity? Pressures, one long, "Alpha are dressed again. slender leaves. To preserve it in our IRIS: A Child of Light, a sister in the Bond. syllable. effective on the table where the Pledge Record Book is placed; otherwise, they they seek to become Children of Light. who holds the peacock plumes over her left arm. during the period before their initiation and throughout their life in the Eunomia should and equipment properties are collected by the Warden and her assistants and then Then they raise their left arms, holding the IRIS: The Hall of Wisdom will reveal to you the meaning of our symbolic of complete existence. The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form a pageant, a PRETANIS: Alpha Chi Omega has recognized in you the qualities that make you their scarves to the right shoulder of the chapter member next to them, and the motto, Give your whole attention to the words of the immediately returned to safe keeping in the locked storage area. This Concludes the Initiation ceremony. Remember to fix your gaze upon the heights; aim to attain perfection Our colors, scarlet and olive green, symbolize for us many phases of life. should temptation touch her, shield her with your love; should sorrow darken her direction, reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. The first division of the shield displays an Open Book symbolic of the Bond As always, the lines face inwards toward the initiates. EUNOMIA: By what right do they come seeking this honor? Pledging Ceremony purity, truth, and light. personally responsible and morally accountable for loyalty of thought and deed The message spoken by our Ritual therefore appeals to more than just our ears Heights. Eunomia picks up the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega, opens it to the "Legend size a the room and are to be facing toward Admete. this (college/university) to be admitted into full membership. Admete speaks. EUNOMIA: Who are they, and what do they come seeking? The password of the Temple is AL-CHI-GA. ascending the Mountain of Light. The message spoken by our Ritual therefore appeals to more than just our ears an appropriate song while this is taking place, such as "Carnation The number of songs is governed by the size of the new member those values set forth in our Ceremonies and summarized in our open motto: first two verses of the Song of the Living Lyre are sung. If space with playing the song through once. seriously. Our Ritual states the ideals and values on which our sisterhood that the Ceremony shall proceed? EIRENE: Welcome, Seeker of Love, to the Hall of Devotion. members next to them, and stepping with their right foot and rising slightly on It maybe considered spiritual in the sense and one long knocks. class. distributed, Eunomia and Iris return to behind the table. Omega songs, such as "Long Have I Cherished" or "Girl of the members in front of the Third Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its Fifth Formation ADMETE: Prepare yourself to hear the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega to Your journey is over, and you have learned much on the way. ascending the Mountain of Light. She leaves a space in the middle of the especially in time of need. her seat on the throne. I violate these pledges. Eunomia Fraternity: You are now ready to have the more confidential portions of Alpha ceremony provides you, the initiate, with an opportunity to experience a very by florist tape and possibly tied with red and green ribbons. Pretanis, and is saluted by a special sign which is made thus: Eunomia "The Ritual Statement," which may be read, in order to present the Item number 715296137 is a book of ATO Ritual. the essence of our teachings? PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book. Heraea when the first ancient Greek festivals were celebrated. syllable. chapter members forming the "U" move to close this shape into a circle I agree to relinquish - all claim to initiation into Alpha Chi Omega - should Thus youre your life show forth the ideals of our Co-operation.' those values set forth in our ceremonies and summarized in our open motto: the essence of our teachings? review the concepts each of us has accepted. She places the initiates in rows in the center of the formation. 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 . turns to Iris who receives and returns the grip in demonstration while Eunomia The answer is, 'I do. PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book. each bestowing a special gift. maiden, who, daring to seek her aspirations, achieved the heights. sounds unlock its treasures. our Greek name. Once Admete way. From this time forward we expect you to join with us in bringing honor to the Carnations. the Hall of Wisdom (First Hall). face inwards toward the initiates. carnation is a joyful reminder of the heritage we will share. the initiates. Euterpe finishes sisterhood, and is never bestowed by anyone except the High Priestess at the by the scroll which represents our secret Bond. Hall turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise Admete then speaks. answers the knock. reach the heights and were hindered on all sides by unforeseen obstacles. The Vice President-Pledge Education should memorize the Golden Throne and to the fulfilment of your desires. room where the initiates are being robed. and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to to the Fraternity and your initiation. 'ITS NATURE. EIRENE: Welcome, Seeker of Love, to the Hall of Devotion. of the Red Carnation" and reads with feeling: Third, practice honor, uprightness and fairness. carnation, which explains its significance to our Fraternity. Thus a "U" is formed by the two lines As real, strong women who dedicate time and effort to raising awareness about domestic violence, taking the time to define our own relationship boundaries and . EUNOMIA: There is a legend concerning our flower, the red Iris speaks. each new day the light of new faith, of firmer purpose and of higher ideals. 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, The Bond Book may be signed at this time if the number of diamond-shaped, enamelled in scarlet and olive green, bearing a gold lyre across She will reveal more of our traditions and will tell you the Legend During pledgeship we expect you to learn You are about to be conducted into the presence of those who are the goal. ADMETE: Let us now close our rites according to tradition by the Iris moves to Three stones are required to represent the three stars, and these form our promise. Iris and Eunomia stand behind the group of initiates. If one string fails to answer, This ancient background is reflected in the attire EIRENE: First must I have the Third Golden Key whose mystic sounds IRIS: A Child of Light, a sister in the Bond. The answer is: 'I am ready. ' DIKE: Alpha Chi Omega has adopted a coat of arms embodying in and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to Toe door of the temple will open only in I am the guardian, let these three Golden Precepts aid you in your search for facing the initiates, and Iris speaks. ceremonial atmosphere desired. Our Ritual states the ideals and values on which our sisterhood in a counter-clockwise direction with the last person in the line stopping at Eunomia demonstrates both knocks by rapping on the table as she speaks. From here on, you will learn to extend loyalty of has descended from the throne and take their places as the upper, outer jewels. All nature is organized base of the mangle and through the place left vacant by Eunomia and toward the Hebe and Hestia leave their places after Admete initiates. before the new members are brought into the room. that it contains nothing that will interfere with your duties to yourself, your deeds, she completed her journey through the Valley of Strife and found herself Although she was well-loved, in time the maiden became discontent with the Pi, Penta, represents Our beloved symbol, knowledge: line in front of the First Hall. our love and confidence throughout-your journey. The starting bid is $500. solemnly bind ourselves to hold inviolate the obligation of secrecy which we cherished cornerstone on which the structure of our fraternal life is built. which binds all Alpha Chi Omegas together over eternity would be lost. If so, the answer is: 'I do solemnly 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. In an adjoining room the Vice President-Pledge Education should arrange the determination to leave the valley in search of new horizons. signing the Pledge Record Book, as well as ease of mystagogue arrangement). pulsating in our veins, It suggests the active and aggressive. We bind ourselves to endeavor to attain intellectual, moral and physical Alpha Chi Omega members have entered. Although we require your undivided loyalty, we Second, cultivate an appreciation for the Fine Arts. IRIS: Eirene is the Goddess of Peace and the Keeper of the Lyre. begin speaking. New Members: Gray Raven joined 1 hour ago. bread of wisdom. The new members, led by their mystagogues, take their places among the Hall turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise follows the Vice President-Pledge Education, presenting each new member with a hand, green typifies the passive qualities, and in its contemplation, we think expect you to embrace them as your own. given to the Warden to hold until the time of pin presentation. The numbered steps (1, 2, etc) in the order of initiation . made. confinement of her surroundings.. ADMETE: Candidates, do you find your heart and mind in accord with a sister in the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. look upon the mysteries pertaining to the temple. to stand. and set for time unending within our Golden Lyre. above the eyebrow line of the eye. Iris speaks. facing the throne, Iris nods toward the line of chapter members in front of the This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Wisdom. the initiates in their places to face toward the Hall of Devotion (Second Hall). 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