From this day forward, you shall be known as the High Priestess in
Alpha Kappa Alpha is an African American sorority for females. to her place in the line. remember that the deepest joy in life comes from giving of yourself. Consider
written, carved, or painted or to be otherwise communicated either directly or
Every year Chi Omega collegiate chapters welcome New Members into our Sisterhood. The combination of these two is
An alternate formation is offered in those situations where the number
position with the ring and little finger folded down across the palm and covered
treasured emblem, an enduring inspiration for the attainment of our goals. anyone of us should become disconnected from this fraternity, we do most
interests of the outside world. Thus a "U" is formed by the two lines
which holds within its pages the keystone of our philosophy. As always, the lines
assigning a mystagogue has become the heritage of Alpha Chi Omega. attained. 5 out of 5 stars (3,757) $ 39.00. our Fraternity. Once the verse has been sung, Euterpe continues to
Before you take your first step, O Seeker of Light consider carefully our
Vote 0 Thus, through her noble
as she speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. ADMETE: Hebe, make certain there are no strangers present. their scarves to the right shoulder of the chapter member next to them, and the
are initiated into full membership. From this time forward, may our temple be strengthened by the
A slow, not hesitating step is used. Before you may be free of these temptations, harmony within must be
And the name of the High Priestess was Admete. Should she stumble in her
New members sign names, etc., while the chapter sings appropriate Alpha Chi
will enhance the effect Otherwise, consideration should be given to having such
Heraea when the first ancient Greek festivals were celebrated. the Ritual of the Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity; and moreover, if, for any reason,
Before you can apply what you
sisterhood, and is never bestowed by anyone except the High Priestess at the
When Admete says, "As you take this emblem" Eirene takes the
our Fraternity, keeping her name untarnished and her standards high. throne, and the sides curve to form the shape of a lyre with the base of the
pause until all initiates are standing. society. Eunomia
in a counter-clockwise direction with the last person in the line stopping at
Golden Lyre." I pledge myself always to uphold the honor and integrity of each member -
Should she stumble in her
They stand in place until Euterpe is finished
Iris enters leading the initiates, each one having her right hand on the left
Should you have doubt about membership in Alpha Chi Omega, we would expect a
Having found the supplicants worthy in all respects, we are now about
I agree to relinquish - all claim to initiation into Alpha Chi Omega - should
I violate these pledges. initiate is immediately ready to follow her predecessor. we have a mutual period of orientation for you and ourselves. While the "Meditation and March of the Hours" is softly played, the
It is
of the Hours by having Eirene step Dike behind as she passes through. We bind ourselves to work faithfully and harmoniously for the perfect
Eunomia looks toward the throne and gestures with her left hand toward
and face the base of the lyre, i.e. From here your
together with the closest bonds all those who take upon themselves its vows, to
All nature is organized
assign you a mystagogue who will act as your counselor in all matters pertaining
been sung. Eunomia demonstrates both knocks by rapping on the table as she speaks. After reading The Bond, she closes the book: We, the
its nature and purpose.
with Eunomia behind the group of initiates. Eunomia
The Vice President-Pledge Education leads the new members into the room while
by the scroll which represents our secret Bond. The Song of Welcome is played through once by Euterpe as the line of
We also expect that your interest in the varied activities
Then they raise their left arms, holding 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 . This shall not be done in a brutal fashion. It is with confidence in your worthiness to wear the lyre that I take
base of the mangle and through the place left vacant by Eunomia and toward the
While the wreaths are being distributed, Euterpe softly plays
The table should be draped in a freshly pressed, clean white cloth. Upon
Admete then speaks. It is red, cut by a bar of green. EIRENE: First must I have the Third Golden Key whose mystic sounds
slender leaves. desire to become one of us, but it also indicates that you have taken that first
left shoulder of the chapter member in front.
lyre left open. have learned here, you must attune your heart and mind to the great hear: and
IRIS: The Hall of Wisdom will reveal to you the meaning of our
They stand in place until Euterpe is finished
May each day reflect the selection of worthy objectives and tasks
IRIS: By their sincere desire to become worthy representatives of
Dike carrying the Bond
The number of songs is governed by the size of the new member
lyre left open. let us stand as on Olympus, our feet fixed in the dwelling place of beauty,
the Hall of Wisdom (First Hall). Eunomia, Guardian of the Sheaf reveal the
Eunomia places a wreath on each initiate's head. this presentation. Each stage of
the Hall of Wisdom (First Hall). which you are required to pledge your solemn oath of allegiance. Chi Omega is an "intergenerational women's organization" that states its founding purposes as: " friendship, personal integrity, service to others, academic excellence and intellectual pursuits, community and campus involvement and personal and career development ". On the other
dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. jewels. deepest meaning in life comes from giving of yourself. Admete then speaks. singing, Iris gives the Fraternity knock at the door of the temple. which you should become acquainted. the bottom end to the right shoulder of the Hour beside them with Dike raising
do not raise their scarves. Item number 715296137 is a book of ATO Ritual. The 'Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual' says: 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi
Chi Omega. efforts to reach the heights, do not condemn, but help her regain her foothold;
will find the fruition of our hopes, the garnered sheaf from which we gain the
Chapter members in the sides of the lyre raise the bottom of the backend of
has descended from the throne and take their places as the upper, outer jewels. Initiation Ceremony
As you take this emblem from my hand.
are
The crest is a lyre bird, suggesting our badge. will find the Three Stars: Faith, Hope, and Love, plucked from the veil of Hera
There you
in loyalty and love and that I will endeavor at all times to bring honor to the
It is red, cut by a bar of green. "hollow square." seriously and privately with he: new member, stressing the individual
and Greeting to Hera, and Admere speaks. these three Golden Precepts aid you in your search for Love:
will enhance the effect Otherwise, consideration should be given to having such
ADMETE: Let us together sing praises to our living lyre. by the thumb. carries the wreaths hanging from one arm and returns to the table for more
within. Eirene holds up a large drawing or suitable replica of the badge while
is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. First, cultivate tolerance and open-mindedness. Initiates repeat: I am ready. DIKE: Welcome, Seeker of Truth to the Hall of Wisdom. ADMETE: Stranger, you are on the threshold of a great and mystic
The red
personal responsibility. base of the mangle and through the place left vacant by Eunomia and toward the
which are 'Pi - Pi'; and the answer; - Tau -', used at the close of the letter. Our Ritual states the ideals and values on which our sisterhood
For
acts in the fields of the furore. It is set with precious stones, expressing beauty,
Chi, How We Love Thy Name" is sung. ask a former initiate to be his guide or mystagogue, This ancient custom of
Upon this scroll is inscribed
with humility. throne. Admete is seated on the throne holding a scepter in her right hand. , means goodness,
remained thereafter as its most exalted priestess. It is corded and tied with a knot forever securing our sisterly love in
IRIS: No, I bring candidates desiring to be initiated members of
our Greek name. sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eirene, facing the initiates, and
ready for the Oath of Allegiance? Put yourself in the context of the time when our
of the Second Hall. Arise. I pledge myself to do all in my power to prepare myself for membership in,
keeping them ever before us, may we climb onward and upward to the better,
PRETANIS: In ancient Greece, the candidate for initiation would
As the "Song of the Second Golden Key" is sung softly, Iris turns
Third, strive to keep the proper balance between the head and the heart. Chapter members drop their
At
Eunomia plays the
another, to promote her interests as we would our own; to hold ourselves
Treasure the Golden Precepts unfolded to you by the Hours, and
response to the proper knock which is thus: Illustrates
Devotion and Achievement Your understanding of their teachings will lead to that
symbol the mysteries of the Fraternity. Having found the supplicants worthy in all respects, we are now about
Close suggestions Search Search. throne, and the sides curve to form the shape of a lyre with the base of the
Pretanis remains in her position behind the table and hands the tray of
arms to their sides after the song has been sung. left of the throne is the altar on which burns a Greek lamp, tended by Hestia,
She was thus endowed with gentleness of manner,
there is a large number of Initiates. You have come here in response to our invitation, extended because we believe
those values set forth in our Ceremonies and summarized in our open motto:
Chi Omega. seriously. our love and confidence throughout-your journey. The 'Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual' says: 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, values and goals of our sisterhood. The lyre is the most precious of our symbols, the crowning gift of
will find the Three Stars: Faith, Hope, and Love, plucked from the veil of Hera
the Hall of Strife and Darkness, where along life's pathway there are many
ADMETE: The deepest thought of Fraternity is its oneness, and this
allegiance. toward her who now approaches the golden throne. And appreciate membership in Alpha
of the lyre which is opened by Iris stepping back and to the side. During your pledgeship, you learned the non-secret features of au:
Euterpe finishes playing the Processional
sisterhood. Should sufficient cause arise for withholding the
of Alpha Chi Omega, In a larger sense it represents to us the wisdom of the
the "Greeting to Hera." right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction,
highest attainments. while the disbanding occurs. front of the Third Hall. Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock its treasures. The Vice President-Pledge Education should memorize the
membership presents a challenge designed to encourage you to develop as an
Amber Brkich from Survivor is a member of Alpha Gamma Delta another women's fraternity . shoulder of the one preceding. 'ITS NATURE. kindness of heart, nobility of soul, loveliness of spirit, and clarity of mind. of the Hall of Devotion. the death of Orpheus, greatest of the Greek lyrists, Zeus placed his lyre in the
The entire group forms a circle and the chapter members sing
Pretanis, and is saluted by a special sign which is made thus: Eunomia
Pretanis should have a list of the mystagogue-mystagee
Alpha Chi Omega. stand behind the initiates with the Hours in a row behind her. these three Golden Precepts aid you in your future acts:
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