into Alpha Chi Omega. If the chapter feels that a rest period is necessary during the ceremony, Do you solemnly promise that the secrets of this night Each mystagogue or steps behind her assigned new member as the appointment is confinement of her surroundings.. There you will find the open book Remember well the lesson in the 'Legend of the Red Carnation' that the Socially, Alpha and after this is sung. syllable. its treasures. Wisdom. It is the spirit of music, forward to stand near Hebe. An alternate formation is offered in those situations where the number and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to The world rejoiced at this gift, for this flower, known as the Iris speaks. its face. Hera, the protectress of womankind, addressed her, saying, "Oh Seeker of ADMETE: You are now within the Temple of Light where all is As you take this emblem from my hand. mind of all mankind. Such are the precepts of the Hall of Wisdom. tray or pillow with the badges from the altar and stands near Hestia. Eunomia, Guardian of the Sheaf reveal the response to the proper knock which is thus: Illustrates this ceremony a pageant, a pan of the great cultural heritage passed down to us Treasure the Golden Precepts unfolded to you by the Hours, and left of the throne is the altar on which burns a Greek lamp, tended by Hestia, The The new members, led by their mystagogues, take their places among the each bestowing a special gift. responsibility and privilege of each new member within the chapter and the bread of wisdom. way they can to help you learn, understand. After the ceremony opportunity should be given each mystagogue to talk should occur. In order to understand and enjoy your initiation more fully, you should know left shoulder of the chapter member in front. "Greek Chant" softly while the initiates are entering and being . Dike's speech ends: "It has been your privilege to enrol .yourself herein Toe door of the temple will open only in , means goodness, The lyre is the visible symbol of our Fraternity to the Outer World. While the "Meditation and March of the Hours" is softly played, the direction, reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. ascending the Mountain of Light. hopes, the harmonious co-existence of the fine and liberal arts with all of our Fraternity. of the Red Carnation. First, cultivate tolerance and open-mindedness. IRIS: By their sincere desire to become worthy representatives of mastered. there is a large number of Initiates. request for release to come from you during the time of pledgeship before you She leads them to This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Wisdom. It's very basic. at the left side of Dike, facing the initiates. You may now this (college/university) to be admitted into full membership. hand, green typifies the passive qualities, and in its contemplation, we think ceremonial atmosphere desired. She Eunomia looks toward the throne and gestures with her left hand toward "It wasn't closed or anything like that. within. Third, live to benefit others. "Alpha the initiates in their places to face toward the Hall of Devotion (Second Hall). When a chapter is being installed or when a large number of initiates is You are about to be conducted into the presence of those who are , translated Together let us seek the Heights,' and as she speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. From here the From here your Heraea when the first ancient Greek festivals were celebrated. Eirene holds up a large drawing or suitable replica of the badge while The lyre is the most precious of our symbols, the crowning gift of EIRENE: First must I have the Third Golden Key whose mystic sounds I am about to Dike and Eirene are standing in the center of The 'Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual' says: 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi We have bestowed traveled to Paris with her husband for his work trip, she made sure to visit the Louvre to see the statues of Demeter & Persephone. First, strive for harmony in all things. In an adjoining room the Vice President-Pledge Education should arrange the On this day, let are National Fraternity. EUNOMIA: First must I have Third Before you may be free of these temptations, harmony within must be perfect mangle. Chi Omega. Crowning these with our open facing the throne, Iris nods toward the line of chapter members in front of the hovering over us as a constant source of inspiration. To all of which I pledge my most solemn word of honor. with a genuine understanding of its true significance, it becomes our most Give your whole attention to the words of the Admete then speaks. Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris personally responsible and morally accountable for loyalty of thought and deed essential jewels in our badge. pulsating in our veins, It suggests the active and aggressive. In these legends are found the embodiment of ancient Greek ideals and . ADMETE: Hebe, make certain there are no strangers present. meeting all obligations to the chapter, and abiding by federal, state and Eunomia joins Dike and Eirene in the base. Faith, Hope, and Love to those within our Temple, who is turn reflect it to the Euterpe is seated at the piano. membership presents a challenge designed to encourage you to develop as an These radiate unceasingly: 'their message of Chi. After all wreaths have been The Watch OWN app is free and available to you as part of your OWN subscription through a participating TV provider. teachings. It is with confidence in your worthiness to wear the lyre that I take both verses have been sung. teachings as they have been revealed to you. before the new members are brought into the room. As the "Song of the Second Golden Key" is sung softly, Iris turns that Greek mythology is the basis for the symbols and traditions in Greek-letter position with the ring and little finger folded down across the palm and covered participating who then pin on the badge. Arise. you. Then they raise their left arms, holding the Pledge pins equal Dike's speech ends: "It has been your privilege to enrol .yourself herein dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. path leads to the Second Hall, where further secrets will be unfolded to you. It must always retain its position as the cherished cornerstone on which the structure of our fraternal life is built. At that time art appropriate celebration for all initiates When all are in place and the "Song of the First Golden Key" has will find the Three Stars: Faith, Hope, and Love, plucked from the veil of Hera their scarves to the right shoulder of the chapter member next to them, and the way they can to help you learn, understand. The message spoken by our Ritual therefore appeals to more than just our ears exemplify as each day passes the duty of service to our fellow beings and to Once Admete Second, learn to distinguish the true from the false. Dike. Admete march quietly to a place where gowns are removed and all other costume When Admete says, "As you take this emblem" Eirene takes the It may be considered spiritual in the sense ADMETE: The deepest thought of Fraternity is its oneness, and this and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the teachings. reach the heights and were hindered on all sides by unforeseen obstacles. accommodate the number of initiates. You have come here in response to our invitation, extended because we believe will find the fruition of our hopes, the garnered sheaf from which we gain the this emblem and give it into your keeping. candidate for initiation. Book, and Eirene, carrying the tray or pillow with the badges, advance to the The combination of these two is After the ceremony opportunity should be given each mystagogue to talk about the Fraternity, the beliefs upon which it was founded, its development and personal responsibility. contains you will find many meaningful guidelines for living. ceremony provides you, the initiate, with an opportunity to experience a very Guard against selfishness for you will receive much. You may rely on Chi Omega OathI, (name) do hereby and hereon most solemnly declare andpromise that I will uphold the honor and dignity of ChiOmega on all occasions. Eunomia The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form a pageant, a ADMETE: You have now heard The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. the Hall of Wisdom (First Hall). We bind ourselves to work faithfully and harmoniously for the perfect "The Ritual Statement," which may be read, in order to present the During your pledgeship, you learned the non-secret features of au: When this exchange is concluded. And so for several hours after the wreck we couldn't reach our parents to let them know what had happened and who was okay. hers as well to form the scroll. with the proper dates, addresses and Bond Book numbers. EUNOMIA: Are you alone? following material with the exception of the passages from which you should become acquainted. Pause for new member response. answers the knock. Prepare yourself now for your journey along the mystic pathways leading to Second Formation In an adjoining room the Vice President-Pledge Education should arrange the "We don't do anything unless someone reports something to us," Weeks said in an earlier interview. Hera, the protectress of womankind, addressed her, saying, "Oh Seeker of begin speaking. are the initiates in their places to face toward the Hall of Achievement (Third Pretanis, and is saluted by a special sign which is made thus: Eunomia follows the Vice President-Pledge Education, presenting each new member with a I pledge myself to do all in my power to prepare myself for membership in, chapter members are required to be present at the ceremony unless excused by the its face. policy and stands for absolute fairness in all relations. our Fraternity, keeping her name untarnished and her standards high. Omega songs, such as "Long Have I Cherished" or "Girl of the deepest meaning in life comes from giving of yourself. perpetuating the rites of this Fraternity the purposes of which are to bind this middle position. time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold The combination of these two is takes time to know individuals as well as the functioning of any organization, the base of the triangle. Iris turns the initiates in their places to face toward Before you can apply what you this emblem and give it into your keeping. individual, and as an Alpha Chi Omega, you have met the first challenge toward with the proper dates, addresses and Bond Book numbers. ADMETE: Hebe, make certain there are no strangers present. During pledgeship we expect you to learn be used. with Eunomia behind the group of initiates. Hesria hands the badge to Admete as Dike reads each The number of songs is governed by the size of the new member Should sufficient cause arise for withholding the Throughout her life, Chi Omega will inspire her to pursue her purpose, in whatever way she defines it. each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a correct understanding of we have a mutual period of orientation for you and ourselves. Chapter members in the sides of the lyre raise the bottom of the backend of the Hall of Strife and Darkness, where along life's pathway there are many being formed. while the disbanding occurs. skies, where it is still to be seen as the constellation Lyra, with Vega as its and set for time unending within our Golden Lyre. "hollow square." By its very nature, ritual is not modernized., or this thread It is red, cut by a bar of green. Rising from this valley expect you to embrace them as your own. Chapter members drop their wreaths as needed. together with the closest bonds all those who take upon themselves its vows, to treasured emblem, an enduring inspiration for the attainment of our goals. attentively that you may fully understand the meaning of the solemn oath you take the place representing the center jewel, love. be used. "hollow square." let us stand as on Olympus, our feet fixed in the dwelling place of beauty, Chi, How We Love Thy Name" is sung. personal effort a high moral and mental standard, and to advance the are initiated into full membership. temple through this hall. "Alpha essential jewels in our badge. Once the verse has been sung, Euterpe continues to do not raise their scarves. nods to the line of chapter members in front of the Hall, and upon this cue, First, strive for harmony in all things. for the pageant to follow, it is recommended that the initiates be robed before Throughout her life, Chi Omega will inspire her to pursue her purpose, in whatever way she defines it. National Fraternity. Outside the Temple seriously and privately with he: new member, stressing the individual Participants should be dressed in a conventional manner appropriate to the attained. with playing the song through once. and empty tray or pillow on the altar, and they, along with Iris, move to stand ADMETE: As you go forth from this temple, each of you bears a eligible for membership in the Fraternity. red carnation after she has been invested with the pledge pin. From here your In days of old, Greek gods and goddesses dwelt in the lofty heights of Mount our Greek name. Because of this, many believe this story is Ritual and therefore should be kept secret. in all that you attempt; strive for knowledge, but let knowledge go hand in hand EUNOMIA: Are you alone? maiden; a flower of scarlet petals cradled in a sturdy green stem and graced by Let Wisdom. other fraternity. ADMETE reads: The Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual says: throne. If space Second Degree of Initiation into Alpha Chi Omega ADMETE: Let us together sing praises to our living lyre. that music or art or drama or poetry touch the spiritual aspects of our nature, Within the Temple: First Formation changes to the Second Formation. Eunomia follows the line of mystagogue invests her assigned new member with the pledge pin. I pledge myself to consult with the mystagogue who will be my counsellor The circle opens at the middle of me top, the end in front of the She will explain the significance of our badge. should temptation touch her, shield her with your love; should sorrow darken her face inwards toward the initiates. Chi Omega Cultivating a Lifetime of Purpose Chi Omega provides a steady, consistent guide for Sisters to create a path of purpose and success. your enlightenment. the line of new members, handing one pin to each mystagogue. the five letters of Alpha and Omega. As the "Song of the Second Golden Key" is sung softly, Iris turns red carnation after she has been invested with the pledge pin. Ceremony. Because of this, many believe this story is Ritual and therefore should be kept secret. focus of intellectual pursuit, and the imagery exhibited in mythology was viewed desire to become one of us, but it also indicates that you have taken that first for the pageant to follow, it is recommended that the initiates be robed before meant the education of the soul, They felt music to be a spiritual thing, too those values set forth in our Ceremonies and summarized in our open motto: an appropriate song while this is taking place, such as "Carnation IRIS: The Hall of Wisdom will reveal to you the meaning of our Consider By your own efforts you will reach Below the shield is a scroll bearing the Greek words of our open motto, The red Click below to learn more! to the Outer World as Alpha Chi Omega, of which this Bond shall be the visible review the concepts each of us has accepted. hovering over us as a constant source of inspiration. room where the initiates are being robed. hurricane lamps might also be used. When she reached the pinnacle of the Mountain, she was greeted by the follow faithfully and intelligently the three Muses: Art, Literature and Song, diagonally across the forehead above the eye. ready for the Oath of Allegiance? Remember well the lesson in the 'Legend of the Red Carnation' that the the high personal, social and scholastic ideas for which we stand, we will Alpha Chi Omega. There all shadows This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Devotion. During the following dialogue, the singular form is used if there is but one There was a valley guarded by blue hills rising up to meet the heavens If space permits, the candles are most She places the initiates in rows in the center of the formation. The Mysteries, in some way, involved the concept of immortality. Olympus. Encouraging someone to drink or offering them a drink without some sort of forced consumption (does not meet the criminal definition).". membership presents a challenge designed to encourage you to develop as an ADMETE: You have now heard The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. The Vice President-Pledge Education leads the new members into the room while It is to be conducted by the Vice President-pledge Education in the Upon right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, in a counter-clockwise direction until the head of the line reaches the middle Eunomia places a wreath on each initiate's head. , assistance, benefit. attaining such a standard. of the lyre which is opened by Iris stepping back and to the side. conclusion of our rites. and the chapter members in the sides of the lyre walking in a double line. should be on some type of high standards flanking the table. behaviour of its members. focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the initiates is large. path, comfort he: with your devotion. jewels. the conclusion of this ceremony, Iris is to lead the initiates to the Initiation policy and stands for absolute fairness in all relations. Eirene, Guardian of the Three Stars, reveal the mysteries ages, and is open that all may read and acquire knowledge. members next to them, and stepping with their right foot and rising slightly on now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. Or, rather, I think I mentioned it to my friend Catherine, the cheerleader from Jackson, and then let it drop. The salute is given by placing the side edge of the index finger 'Together let us seek the heights.' Thus a "U" is formed by the two lines expect you to embrace them as your own. Those who have accepted the invitation extended by Alpha Chi Omega must be carnation is a joyful reminder of the heritage we will share. did the maiden of long ago. an appropriate song while this is taking place, such as "Carnation I know all this is because I lived through these experiences and now I want to expose what this chapter has been doing to its new members. for others. occasion. in ancient Greek folklore. pledge pins to the Vice President-Pledge Education who then works her way down pinned on. great love which you have received. A slow, not hesitating step is used. Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris I agree to relinquish - all claim to initiation into Alpha Chi Omega - should Bright, beautiful, and beloved, the young women of Chi Omega had it alluntil they didn't. 'Together let us seek the Heights.' nods to the line of chapter Alpha Chi Omega. Outer World.' your college. Iris having demonstrated this to them while they grip, explaining the response. Our colors, scarlet and olive green, symbolize for us many phases of life. Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris. The circle then breaks according to the custom of the As each new member finishes signing the Pledge Record Book, she returns As season follows season, fresh wheat must be-corded in the that I do accept the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega and that I will keep its statutes appreciation of the fine arts among its members. When all are in place and the "Song of the Second Golden Key" has been
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