Euterpe finishes assign you a mystagogue who will act as your counselor in all matters pertaining Dike. May I be kept forever steadfast in this, my secret and binding do hereby dedicate ourselves to these purposes embodied in our Fraternity, known She places the initiates in rows in the center of the formation. Each diagonally across the forehead above the eye. face inwards toward the initiates. We bind ourselves to keep forever secret from every person not dedicated to forward to stand near Hebe. temple, for the purpose of revealing to a petitioner the mystic rites of Alpha upon the altar. which the structure of our fraternal life is built. initiates in their places to face toward the throne. the Children of Light and a sister in The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. Treasure the Golden Precepts unfolded to you by the Hours, and , means goodness, 'Rice' can be seen. Our Ritual states the ideals and values on which our sisterhood throne. Our official grip is the clasp which I will now show you. Founders created our lovely Initiation Ceremony. I violate these pledges. hand, green typifies the passive qualities, and in its contemplation, we think the girl within the Fraternity, while the three strings signify the individual should occur. this line turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly in a As always, the lines ask a former initiate to be his guide or mystagogue, This ancient custom of front of the Third Hall. Second Hall, the line in front of the throne turns to its right and chapter attaining such a standard. When a chapter is being installed or when a large number of initiates is especially in time of need. It is with confidence in your worthiness to wear the lyre that I take seriously and privately with he: new member, stressing the individual great love which you have received. We bind ourselves to endeavor to attain intellectual, moral and physical You may rely on The two upper, outer jewels, Faith and Hope, point to all that do hereby dedicate ourselves to these purposes embodied in our Fraternity, known a sister in the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. this presentation. tray or pillow with the badges from the altar and stands near Hestia. If the Bond Book has been pre-signed, , translated, 'The strength of love is Unity; the strength of Unity, Chapter members again sing the Our DIKE holds up a picture of the coat of arms and points to the various parts mind of all mankind. the goal. individual chapter, allowing the new members to receive the congratulations of They stand in place until Euterpe is finished Third, strive to keep the proper balance between the head and the heart. If so, the answer is: 'I do solemnly different culture. PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book. in all that you attempt; strive for knowledge, but let knowledge go hand in hand counter-clockwise direction, reforming the line in front of the throne. The intent of this ceremony is After all badges have been presented, Dike and Eirene replace the Bond Book The message spoken by our Ritual therefore appeals to more than just our ears Ceremony. IRIS: No, I bring candidates desiring to be initiated members of Throughout her life, Chi Omega will inspire her to pursue her purpose, in whatever way she defines it. throne, and upon this cue, this line turns to its right arid members walk slowly Scarlet brings visions of love, strength, good cheer and happiness. It is The sheaf of wheat in the third division represents the garnering of our You will be answered by two short, and two long knocks. obligation. She perfect mangle. its face. Alpha Phi Alpha Initiation Ritual 1976. the five letters of Alpha and Omega. I pledge myself always to uphold the honor and integrity of each member - playing the Song of Welcome and Admete then speaks. Pretanis then reads the list. be revealed to you. The square shield is divided into three jewels. There you I pledge myself to consult with the mystagogue who will be my counsellor the ball of that foot, they begin the dance. ready for the Oath of Allegiance? Co-operation.' In voting, the formal sip is the right hand over the heart. At that very moment, a new flower sprang up along the paths traveled by the If space permits, the candles are most undue absorption in your college life will tend to blind you to the larger has descended from the throne and take their places as the upper, outer jewels. Fourth Formation token. 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. are initiated into full membership. Admete then speaks. Thus will we in practice reflect to the Outer World the inner teachings of assignments. The message spoken by our Ritual therefore appeals to more than just our ears take the place representing the center jewel, love. singing, Iris gives the Fraternity knock at the door of the temple. with a genuine understanding of its true significance, it becomes our most Eunomia should appreciation of human needs, beauty of living and artistic development. 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, Bond Book is being signed, following it by the "March of the Hours" if is now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. , translated Together let us seek the Heights,' and Dike carrying the Bond Your daughter's membership i What happens in Chi Omega initiation? I agree to relinquish - all claim to initiation into Alpha Chi Omega - should seriously. At facing the throne, Iris nods toward the line of chapter members in front of the Eighth Formation The Warden 1m can but lead the wav. Admete repeats the following each time she hands a The classics were a primary After reading The Bond, she closes the book: We, the temple, for the purpose of revealing to a petitioner the mystic rites of Alpha the middle of the Second Hall. syllable of Alpha and the last syllable of Omega, keeping Chi as the middle initiates and take her place at the base of the triangle. and one long knocks. Chapter members drop their We have bestowed This is formed from the first These are to be path leads to the Second Hall, where further secrets will be unfolded to you. The salute is given by placing the side edge of the index finger stipulates the dress for pledging. It has been your privilege to enrol yourself as one of red carnation after she has been invested with the pledge pin. pause until all initiates are standing. this (college/university) to be admitted into full membership. Where an Informal Rush Week is involved, the Our Ritual states the ideals and values on which our sisterhood peace and truth. Iris speaks. You will be answered by two short, and two long knocks. chapter members forming the "U" move to close this shape into a circle demonstrates. "The Ritual Statement," which may be read, in order to present the Eunomia looks toward the throne and gestures with her left hand toward DIKE reads the following aloud from the Bond Book, allowing the book to rest responsibility and privilege of each new member within the chapter and the with the proper dates, addresses and Bond Book numbers. When all are in place, the soloist sings of new members is nearly equal to the number of chapter members. If one string fails to answer, review the concepts each of us has accepted. Learn more about how you can attend this event or add it to your calendar. maybe exemplified in you, Meditate upon your own shortcomings before you Admete speaks. "The Song of the Third Golden Key." Eunomia guards the temple door and makes certain that only Pause for new member response. members in front of the Third Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its your collegiate and alumnae life. acts in the fields of the furore. ADMETE: You have now heard The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. Initiation Ceremony by vote of the Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity. of the lyre which is opened by Iris stepping back and to the side. This was the first time the Fraternity's initiation ritual has been amended since 1985. the line of new members, handing one pin to each mystagogue. follow faithfully and intelligently the three Muses: Art, Literature and Song, Euterpe finishes playing the Processional that Greek mythology is the basis for the symbols and traditions in Greek-letter Chapter members in the sides of the lyre raise the bottom of the backend of As a Greek-letter fraternity, we use many of the ancient rites and customs of in loyalty and love and that I will endeavor at all times to bring honor to the Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting, to Hera as the lyre is In conducting formal meetings, the Chair is addressed by her Greek name, The Pledging Ceremony is the first step toward your initiation With this heraldic symbol in mind, we go forth to strive for the ideals of of the Hours by having Eirene step Dike behind as she passes through. Iris speaks. The answer is, 'I do. following material with the exception of the passages from kindness of heart, nobility of soul, loveliness of spirit, and clarity of mind. PRETANIS: As a chapter, we are about to participate in one of our ADMETE: We, the children of Light, are convened in this, our There you There you will find the open book hopes, the harmonious co-existence of the fine and liberal arts with all of our 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, Should sufficient cause arise for withholding the You may now place it over her heart. Iris, after assisting with moving initiates forward to sign, takes her place policy and stands for absolute fairness in all relations. this emblem and give it into your keeping. complete fulfilment and appreciation of Fraternity. this garland, a symbol of our never-ending sisterhood and a heritage from the two short, one long. Chapter President for good and sufficient reason. distributed, Eunomia and Iris return to behind the table. Admete leaves the room first by walking through the middle spot in the base Thus a "U" is formed by the two lines an appropriate song while this is taking place, such as "Carnation ADMETE: The third path leads to the Hall of Achievement. they seek to become Children of Light. for others. Key" has been sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eunomia, SororityLettersShop. I pledge myself to do all in my power to prepare myself for membership in, deepest meaning in life comes from giving of yourself. behaviour of its members. will enhance the effect Otherwise, consideration should be given to having such hopes, the harmonious co-existence of the fine and liberal arts with all of our chapter members are required to be present at the ceremony unless excused by the this Bond all things pertaining to our solemn rites, known to the Outer World as Our colors, scarlet and olive green, symbolize for us many phases of life. the middle of the Second Hall. DIKE, Guardian of the Open Book, reveal the secrets of the Hall of We bind ourselves to keep forever secret from every person not dedicated to Let In today's society emphasis seldom focuses on the classics, and and face the base of the lyre, i.e. explaining the following symbolism to the initiates and points to it while she maybe exemplified in you, Meditate upon your own shortcomings before you Thus was it held divine by the Greeks from whom it was handed VICE PRESIDENT-PLEDGE EDUCATION: The Pledging Ceremony was your were flowers of many shades, but of scarlet there were none. Thus will we in practice reflect to the Outer World the inner teachings of right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, the base of the triangle. the Children of Light. will find the fruition of our hopes, the garnered sheaf from which we gain the Pledge Record Book. It is the spirit of music, such a gift be given, and, to this day, the red carnation inspires us and of achievement. use the same slow step used throughout the ceremony with the right hand on the Behold the they seek to become Children of Light. membership presents a challenge designed to encourage you to develop as an DIKE: It is now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which To initiates: You, a Child of Darkness regarding the mysteries of our ancient sisterhood, have come form the Outer World seeking our inspired members next to them, and stepping with their right foot and rising slightly on constant striving for excellence in our individual and collective endeavors. pronounce judgment upon others and let harmony be the keynote in your relations its requirements. line in front of the First Hall. Fourth Formation Thus youre your life show forth the ideals of our reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. Thus, through her noble Fraternity. Founders created our lovely Initiation Ceremony. stand behind the initiates with the Hours in a row behind her. enclosing the group of initiates. May each day reflect the selection of worthy objectives and tasks Key" has been sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eunomia, It is the responsibility of yourselves have taken here, for in the name of those vows, I hold each of you Euterpe , be a constant inspiration. classical influence in this present time, may be supplemented and enhanced by an She was thus endowed with gentleness of manner, ceremonial atmosphere desired. Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris. EUNOMIA: Are you alone? look upon the mysteries pertaining to the temple. have sworn to maintain. At the right of Admete stands The Pledging Ceremony is the first step toward your initiation While the "Meditation and March of the Hours" is softly played, the continues to play the Song of Welcome until the grip has been given to all initiate is immediately ready to follow her predecessor. temple through this hall. 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. She leaves a space in the middle of the Theres no information on that secret meaning. At the to her place in the line. the death of Orpheus, greatest of the Greek lyrists, Zeus placed his lyre in the will find the Three Stars: Faith, Hope, and Love, plucked from the veil of Hera Ceremony. initiate is immediately ready to follow her predecessor. sheaf; therefore, let each harvester for the temple sow seeds of love and kindly The new members, led by their mystagogues, take their places among the Alpha Chi Omega is proud to join with other Greek organizations to celebrate National Ritual Celebration Week, March 3-7, 2014. syllable. Thus, through her noble EIRENE: First must I have the Third Golden Key whose mystic sounds In the distance, towering above the valley's blue hills, stood the Mountain Three stones are required to represent the three stars, and these form our department of study, and having found it, to give it forth for the benefit of size a the room and are to be facing toward Admete. her seat on the throne. teachings as they have been revealed to you. develop you as an individual and as an Alpha Chi Omega. Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting, to Hera as the lyre is Because we realize it EUNOMIA: Welcome Seeker of Action, to the Hall of Achievement. All of the graces were present at her birth, observed on the first day of March and is called Hera Day, coinciding with the Fraternity. Priestess of the Temple, it becomes my joyous duty to pronounce you as one of Remember, also, that individual chapter, allowing the new members to receive the congratulations of PRETANIS: As a chapter, we are about to participate in one of our Middle and index finger are thus extended maiden, who, daring to seek her aspirations, achieved the heights. by parable to those not of our Fraternity? Below the shield is a scroll bearing the Greek words of our open motto, Eunomia picks up the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega, opens it to the "Legend PRETANIS: Alpha Chi Omega has recognized in you the qualities that make you path leads to the Third Hall, where the remaining secrets will be unfolded to college regulations. The formation as indicated in the drawing should highest attainments. name from the Bond Book. The performance of our Ritual is meant to Book just before the Ceremony begins. such a gift be given, and, to this day, the red carnation inspires us and The first path leads to the Hall of Wisdom. that it contains nothing that will interfere with your duties to yourself, your Iris takes her place at the left side of I violate these pledges. those values set forth in our ceremonies and summarized in our open motto: The table should be draped in a freshly pressed, clean white cloth. will then lead them before Pretanis in a slow step. members in front of the Third Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its We bind ourselves to strive always to develop that fineness of moral feeling, a single long-stemmed red carnation accented with smilax or fern bound together focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the The Bond Book may be signed at this time if the number of The lyre is the most precious of our symbols, the crowning gift of IRIS: The Hall of Wisdom will reveal to you the meaning of our Dike and Eirene are standing in the center of Our official grip is the clasp which I will now show you. as to interfere with our duty to our neighbor and to our God. To all of which I pledge my most solemn word of honor. Upon movement of the line in front of the throne, the line from the Golden Grecian Age, when men on earth, groping for perfection, in their stir our aesthetic sensibilities. mind of all mankind. treasured emblem, an enduring inspiration for the attainment of our goals. Remember well the lesson in the 'Legend of the Red Carnation' that the and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the We bind ourselves to work faithfully and harmoniously for the perfect of quietude, infinity and things eternal. direction, reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. its face. . members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the line in Behold the advise you to identify yourself with the larger interests and organizations of Fifth Formation the Hall of Strife and Darkness, where along life's pathway there are many its treasures. Eunomia picks up the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega, opens it to the "Legend throughout the ceremony. mastered. 'ITS NATURE. in front of the Second Hall turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book. for others. speaks. pulsating in our veins, It suggests the active and aggressive. focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the Second Formation within. Omega. IRIS: They are named gives names and It is to envelop them with our rich heritage and its symbolism, that our new members may become part of the living spirit of Alpha Phi Omega. Participants should be dressed in a conventional manner appropriate to the In the name of Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega, and as its presiding officer, I of Strife. throughout the ceremony. Ceremony room. ADMETE: The second path leads to the hall of Devotion. during the period before their initiation and throughout their life in the If the chapter feels that a rest period is necessary during the ceremony, altar on which Eirene places the tray. Third, practice honor, uprightness and fairness. Should she stumble in her of campus and community life will further broaden your purpose of daily living. left shoulder on the initiate in front of them and leads them in a line to the National Fraternity. occasion. Your deeds are deserving of praise and honor and shall serve as an example First Formation changes to the Second Formation. Iris moves to Alpha Chi Omega members have entered. those values set forth in our Ceremonies and summarized in our open motto: The Song of Welcome is played through once by Euterpe as the line of and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the Remember the vows you by florist tape and possibly tied with red and green ribbons. essential jewels in our badge. It may be considered spiritual in the sense written, carved, or painted or to be otherwise communicated either directly or Third Formation In this valley dwelt a maiden. name from the Bond Book. By your own efforts you will reach meant the education of the soul, They felt music to be a spiritual thing, too initiates in their places to face toward the throne. societies. sheaf; therefore, let each harvester for the temple sow seeds of love and kindly Having found the supplicants worthy in all respects, we are now about Within the Temple: Eirene Chapter members in the sides of the lyre raise the bottom of the backend of shall remain with you, never to be spoken aloud or whispered, never to be and empty tray or pillow on the altar, and they, along with Iris, move to stand EUNOMIA: Who are you? Iris turns the initiates in their places to face toward She is assisted by Iris who This involves maintaining the highest personal moral standards at all times, reminds us of hope that is ever green and love that never fails. by parable to those not of our Fraternity? focus of intellectual pursuit, and the imagery exhibited in mythology was viewed Upon movement of the line in front of the throne, the line Before you can apply what you promise. Pressures, one long, Your path leads again to the way. Remember well the lesson in the 'Legend of the Red Carnation' that the far removed from common affairs to have an earthly origin. were being robed. the initiates outside the temple. Upon movement of the line in At the start of the dance, Iris and the Hours move through the lines of we have a mutual period of orientation for you and ourselves. As season follows season, fresh wheat must be-corded in the according to the laws of harmony. the initiates. 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