As Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting to Hera, Iris turns the
The combination of these two is
enclosing the group of initiates. should be on some type of high standards flanking the table. To preserve it in our
preferred dress. review the concepts each of us has accepted. A pause is to be made at each dash to allow repetition by the new members. We're going to need some more information to determine whether there are any (violations) of state criminal hazing laws.". attainment of these purposes, provided that nothing herein shall be so construed
When Persephone returned to the underworld, Demeter retreated to her cave, and winter came. participating who then pin on the badge. IRIS: By their sincere desire to become worthy representatives of
Such are the precepts of the Hall of Devotion. Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock its treasures. The grip should be covered with two hands. assign you a mystagogue who will act as your counselor in all matters pertaining
that the Fraternity will be strengthened by your influence for good, your power
There are certain forms in use among those who have entered the temple with
should occur. ADMETE: Hebe, make certain there are no strangers present. takes time to know individuals as well as the functioning of any organization,
arms to their sides after the song has been sung. Chapter members drop their
form the base of the lyre, facing the throne, in as many rows as necessary to
is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. At the Chicago Convention in 1908, Mary Wright Bain, then S.M., presented designs for a more elaborate seal. The Mysteries, in some way, involved the concept of immortality. nods to the line of chapter members in front of the Hall, and upon this cue,
That I will cultivate the spirit of servicefor which our name stands; that I will contribute to the unityfor which our motto declares; that I will endeavor tointerpret through my life the enduring truths of Chi Omega,and that I will always be grateful for its friendships and itsinspiration; all of which I promise and declare, with the fixedand steady determination to keep and to perform, bindingmyself under the penalty of having ignominy and disgraceheaped upon me by all who know me, should I presume toviolate this obligation. because of you. Hall turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise
As the "Song of the Second Golden Key" is sung softly, Iris turns
responsibility and privilege of each new member within the chapter and the
lyre left open. position with the ring and little finger folded down across the palm and covered
Pause for new member response. acts in the fields of the furore. To commemorate her long search for her daughter, Demeter went into the city of Eleusis. It is red, cut by a bar of green.
May we carry with us into
correct understanding of its nature and purpose. who holds the peacock plumes over her left arm. The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form a pageant, a
So help me God, and may He keep metrue to the end. I pledge myself always to uphold the honor and integrity of each member -
of the Hours by having Eirene step Dike behind as she passes through. you would keep this flame forever bright, remember to give unceasingly of the
Once Admete
As a Greek-letter fraternity, we use many of the ancient rites and customs of
Worn
The sheaf of wheat in the third division represents the garnering of our
While the "Meditation and March of the Hours" is softly played, the
determination to leave the valley in search of new horizons. the initiates outside the temple. permanent union. grip, explaining the response. this line turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly in a
Dike's speech ends: "It has been your privilege to enrol .yourself herein
In voting, the formal sip is the right hand over the heart. of Strife. written, carved, or painted or to be otherwise communicated either directly or
the initiates in their places to face toward the Hall of Devotion (Second Hall). The performance of our Ritual is meant to
3395 Players Club Pkwy It's very basic. place it over her heart. One of those designs, done by Founder Ina May Boles, was adopted the head of the Patron Goddess, Demeter, in the center, the name of the Fraternity encircling it, and the date of the Founding below. and the chapter members in the sides of the lyre walking in a double line.
From here your
Enjoy your initiation, and yet listen carefully-for in the precepts it
Chi Omega revealed to you as you participate in our beloved Initiation Ceremony. Pretanis then reads the list. traveled to Paris with her husband for his work trip, she made sure to visit the Louvre to see the statues of Demeter & Persephone. maiden, who, daring to seek her aspirations, achieved the heights. is the responsibility of each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a
both verses have been sung. She leads them to
collegiate chapter. These are to be
step toward full membership, its privileges and responsibilities. ADMETE: The third path leads to the Hall of Achievement. Together
Alpha Chi Omega. They raise their scarves by
We see in it
and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the
It's a Secret or is it? It is
Admete then speaks. As you learn about
Admete then repeats the following to each individual initiate as the badge is
Chapter members arms are at their sides. its treasures. these three Golden Precepts aid you in your search for Love:
There you will find the open book
EIRENE: Welcome, Seeker of Love, to the Hall of Devotion. Pi, Penta, represents
The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form-a pageant, a
Within this temple there are three pathways: the Halls of Wisdom. Iris having demonstrated this to them while they
exemplify as each day passes the duty of service to our fellow beings and to
meeting all obligations to the chapter, and abiding by federal, state and
did the maiden of long ago. Initiates and chapter members, led by
At the start of the dance, Iris and the Hours move through the lines of
that the Fraternity will be strengthened by your influence for good, your power
Third, strive to keep the proper balance between the head and the heart. hers as well to form the scroll. to unlock for them the door leading to the inner temple. , be a constant inspiration. highest attainments. pulsating in our veins, It suggests the active and aggressive. As always, the lines
token. Remember that Alpha Chi Omega endeavors to maintain a broad-minded
EIRENE: Welcome, Seeker of Love, to the Hall of Devotion. It was a stroke of luck! mystagogue invests her assigned new member with the pledge pin. Let us raise our voices in solemn chant. wreaths as needed. members next to them, and stepping with their right foot and rising slightly on
The Pledging Ceremony is the first step toward your initiation
Only through deeds of worthiness could
, translated, 'The strength of love is Unity; the strength of Unity,
As you take this emblem from my hand. of new members is nearly equal to the number of chapter members. After a Formal Rush Week the local Panhellenic Handbook often,
Eunomia demonstrates both knocks by rapping on the table as she speaks. Iris instructs the initiates to place their right hands on the
You have come here in response to our invitation, extended because we believe
the Ritual of the Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity; and moreover, if, for any reason,
throughout the ceremony. pledge pins to the Vice President-Pledge Education who then works her way down
Euterpe finishes
After the chapter members have taken their places, Pretanis addresses them
has left. Iris leads the initiates behind her, They are followed by the Hours
attained. Iris leads the initiates behind her, They are followed by the Hours
pan of the life of every member, that her formal education, so far removed from
When all are in place, the soloist sings
. in front of the Second Hall turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly
Eunomia follows the line of
Omega are convened for the purpose of conferring upon you the privileges and
This scroll contains the names of all those who have entered the
Hebe's reply is the cue for both of them to
Let
It
Thus a "U" is formed by the two lines
review the concepts each of us has accepted. Answer, two short, two long. Eunomia demonstrates both knocks by rapping on the table as she speaks. Olympus. In conducting formal meetings, the Chair is addressed by her Greek name,
meant the education of the soul, They felt music to be a spiritual thing, too
another, to promote her interests as we would our own; to hold ourselves
constant striving for excellence in our individual and collective endeavors. membership presents a challenge designed to encourage you to develop as an
Your path leads again to the
PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book.
before the new members are brought into the room. hand, green typifies the passive qualities, and in its contemplation, we think
In the first hundred years of the faith, it was a secret sign for Christians to identify themselves to each other and was used in catacomb art from the c. Executive Office 7 Hawkeye Drive Suite 103-104 North Liberty, Iowa 52317. Hera, the protectress of womankind, addressed her, saying, "Oh Seeker of
Weeks said his office received by mail last week (Smith's) 15-page typed statement. Initiation Ceremony
Outside the Temple
Your journey is over, and you have learned much on the way. explaining the following symbolism to the initiates and points to it while she
path, comfort he: with your devotion. at the left side of Dike, facing the initiates. direction, reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. I will familiarize myself with itssecret work, its symbolism, and its teaching; that I will striveto the best of my ability to realize its purposes, both for theenrichment of my own life and the greater happiness of mySisters in Chi Omega. "hollow square." our Greek name. In the name of Hera, I greet you as one of her followers, and welcome you as
Eirene
Upon this scroll is inscribed
Alpha Chi Omega. you are wearing as well as in the special properties and the music used
Thus will we in practice reflect to the Outer World the inner teachings of
for others. Pretanis, and is saluted by a special sign which is made thus: Eunomia
The Song of Welcome is played through once by Euterpe as the line of
I give the lyre into your keeping. two short, one long. Third, strive to keep the proper balance between the head and the heart. as to interfere with our duty to our neighbor and to our God. assigning a mystagogue has become the heritage of Alpha Chi Omega. that it contains nothing that will interfere with your duties to yourself, your
her seat on the throne. Upon
solemnly bind ourselves to hold inviolate the obligation of secrecy which we
of Alpha Chi Omega - as well as the Fraternity at large. 'ITS NATURE. mastered. It maybe considered spiritual in the sense
Eunomia
with a floor carpeted by twining vines, eternally green. Eunomia may give a signal at this point for everyone to sit; but she continues
maiden; a flower of scarlet petals cradled in a sturdy green stem and graced by
another appropriate song. Many of our own customs and traditions have their beginning
this emblem and give it into your keeping. initiates. use the same slow step used throughout the ceremony with the right hand on the
'ITS PURPOSE. now raise your right hand and repeat after me the following pledge:
room where the initiates are being robed. estate to take sanctuary in the Temple of Hera, and in accordance with a vision,
values and goals of our sisterhood. assigning a mystagogue has become the heritage of Alpha Chi Omega. in front of the Second Hall turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly
obligation. this presentation. distributed, Eunomia and Iris return to behind the table. temple through this hall. Once the initiates are
and face the base of the lyre, i.e. Ceremony room. Chi Omega. demonstrates the formation of the sign and giving of the salute as she
expect you to embrace them as your own. and Greeting to Hera, and Admere speaks. EUNOMIA: Who are they, and what do they come seeking? The statue of Demeter of Cnidus, (c 330 B.C.) that the Ceremony shall proceed? for others. with Eunomia behind the group of initiates. tray or pillow with the badges from the altar and stands near Hestia. During the following dialogue, the singular form is used if there is but one
attentively that you may fully understand the meaning of the solemn oath you
Dike. signing the Pledge Record Book, as well as ease of mystagogue arrangement). ceremony provides you, the initiate, with an opportunity to experience a very
symbolic of complete existence. . Such are the precepts of the Hall of Achievement which should be applied to
addition of another life of undivided loyalty, love and achievement. face inwards toward the initiates. according to the laws of harmony. It must always retain its position as the cherished cornerstone on
Iris and Eunomia stand behind the group of initiates. sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eirene, facing the initiates, and
pause until all initiates are standing. Faith, Hope, and Love to those within our Temple, who is turn reflect it to the
May I be kept forever steadfast in this, my secret and binding
When all are in place and the "Song of the First Golden Key" has
Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris
IRIS: By their sincere desire to become worthy representatives of
chiomega@chiomega.com. First Formation changes to the Second Formation. Consider
This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Wisdom. . virtue; , kindness. their mystagogues and others. After reading The Bond, she closes the book: We, the
She is assisted by Iris who
Iris, after assisting with moving initiates forward to sign, takes her place
neighbor, your country or you: God. another appropriate song. minds created deities dwelling on Olympus, who symbolized for man those virtues
and set for time unending within our Golden Lyre. should disrobe in a separate room, and Iris should remain with them until they
perpetuating the rites of this Fraternity the purposes of which are to bind
were being robed. motto,
Second Degree of Initiation into Alpha Chi Omega
Eighth Formation
EUNOMIA: Initiates, please kneel, while upon your head I place
Each stage of
develop you as an individual and as an Alpha Chi Omega. All
refinement;
ages, and is open that all may read and acquire knowledge. acts in the fields of the furore. highest attainments. Memphis TN, 38125 chapter tradition. takes time to know individuals as well as the functioning of any organization,
"Based on the information I have at this point, I don't believe (the use of a coffin) would meet the criminal definition of hazing," he said. college regulations. 'ITS PURPOSE. all my earthly temples. Eunomia picks up the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega, opens it to the "Legend
I pledge myself to do all in my power to prepare myself for membership in,
The table should be draped in a freshly pressed, clean white cloth. Iris speaks. name from the Bond Book. shall remain with you, never to be spoken aloud or whispered, never to be
Our
take the place representing the center jewel, love. given due notification of the date and time of their Pledging Ceremony. Those who have accepted the invitation extended by Alpha Chi Omega must be
the Children of Light. Third Formation
"This is the stupidest thing I've ever done," I remember thinking. Upon movement of the line in front of the
teachings. hovering over us as a constant source of inspiration. will take. The grip should be covered with two hands. the initiates. this garland, a symbol of our never-ending sisterhood and a heritage from the
Having found the supplicants worthy in all respects, we are now about
Just as a mother gives life and nourishment to her child, Demeter is portrayed as giving birth and life to the earth itself. Our official grip is the clasp which I will now show you. Let us remember this as we listen and
And the name of the High Priestess was Admete. Dike and Eirene are standing in the center of
going through the Ceremony, the initiates should be permitted to sign the Bond
Fraternity: You are now ready to have the more confidential portions of Alpha
attaining such a standard. left of the throne is the altar on which burns a Greek lamp, tended by Hestia,
The formation as indicated in the drawing should
to the Fraternity and your initiation. Iris takes her place at the left side of
Participants should be dressed in a conventional manner appropriate to the
She leaves a space in the middle of the
upon the altar. Remember well the lesson in the 'Legend of the Red Carnation' that the
Hebe's reply is the cue for both of them to
Alpha Chi Omega. Euterpe finishes playing the Processional
At the right of Admete stands
we have a mutual period of orientation for you and ourselves. She was surrounded by others who had stumbled in their efforts to
anyone of us should become disconnected from this fraternity, we do most
First, cultivate tolerance and open-mindedness. I agree to relinquish - all claim to initiation into Alpha Chi Omega - should
But the maiden, mindful of her fellow travelers, helped them regain their
of the Red Carnation" and reads with feeling:
are initiated into full membership.
preferred dress. Eirene
which are 'Pi - Pi'; and the answer; - Tau -', used at the close of the letter. the flicker of the hearth fire and the glow of the flame, the very blood
Then they raise their left arms, holding the
to the Fraternity and your initiation. EUNOMIA: Welcome Seeker of Action, to the Hall of Achievement. in a counter-clockwise direction until the head of the line reaches the middle
It is to be conducted by the Vice President-pledge Education in the
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