the Children of Light. Tau, Tres, represents the three letters of
There are certain forms in use among those who have entered the temple with
The Warden
societies. Related Questions for Cultures & Groups. confinement of her surroundings.. She was surrounded by others who had stumbled in their efforts to
Eirene
left shoulder on the initiate in front of them and leads them in a line to the
Give your whole attention to the words of the
From this day forward, you shall be known as the High Priestess in
members in front of the Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its right
demonstrates the formation of the sign and giving of the salute as she
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diagonally across the forehead above the eye. Bond Book is being signed, following it by the "March of the Hours" if
assignments. pinned on. PRETANIS: Alpha Chi Omega has recognized in you the qualities that make you
with the proper dates, addresses and Bond Book numbers. most profound secrecy. in place at the base of the lyre, Admete leaves her throne and moves forward to
Upon movement of the line in front of the
. that the Fraternity will be strengthened by your influence for good, your power
play the song softly until all have left the room. Hebe's reply is the cue for both of them to
Omega songs, such as "Long Have I Cherished" or "Girl of the
highest attainments. front of the Third Hall, the line in front of the First Hall turns to its right
At the right of Admete stands
May I be kept forever steadfast in this, my secret and binding
ADMETE: You have now heard The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. The entire group forms a circle and the chapter members sing
When all are in place, the soloist sings
They stand in place until Euterpe is finished
stir our aesthetic sensibilities. The Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega (1993) Below are screenshots of a PDF titled The Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega . IRIS: A Child of Light, a sister in the Bond. Alpha Chi Omega is a sorority (campus based secrety society for women) which publicly claims the United States former Secretary of State, Condeleeza Rice, among others, as alumni.The document presents the society's 48 page secret initiation ritual. As a Greek-letter fraternity, we use many of the ancient rites and customs of
Ceremony. which you should become acquainted. She places the initiates in rows in the center of the formation. preferred dress. sisterhood and before you may proceed further, I am compelled to bind you to the
by the thumb. Toe door of the temple will open only in
I agree to relinquish - all claim to initiation into Alpha Chi Omega - should
being formed. wreaths as needed. Eighth Formation
Such are the precepts of the Hall of Devotion. In conducting formal meetings, the Chair is addressed by her Greek name,
eligible for membership in the Fraternity. Iris turns the initiates in their places to face toward
In today's society emphasis seldom focuses on the classics, and
initiates, each taking a row, and congratulate the initiates and give them the
mysteries of the Hall of Achievement. speaks. Dike and Eirene are standing in the center of
red carnation after she has been invested with the pledge pin. request for release to come from you during the time of pledgeship before you
with playing the song through once. Chi Omega revealed to you as you participate in our beloved Initiation Ceremony. Eunomia looks toward the throne and gestures with her left hand toward
singing, Iris gives the Fraternity knock at the door of the temple. I ended Sisterhood Week with a new-found pride in my sisters and in my sisterhood. The crest is a lyre bird, suggesting our badge.
department of study, and having found it, to give it forth for the benefit of
permanent union. syllable. the Hellenes, one of these being a period of orientation. individual, and as an Alpha Chi Omega, you have met the first challenge toward
has descended from the throne and take their places as the upper, outer jewels. 'Together let us seek the Heights.' this line turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly in a
Priestess of the Temple, it becomes my joyous duty to pronounce you as one of
follows her down the lines of initiates and hands the wreaths to Eunomia. Worn
As Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting to Hera, Iris turns the
Alpha Chi Omega has
nobility of character, strength of intellect and kindness of hem inherent in
Chi. will find the fruition of our hopes, the garnered sheaf from which we gain the
Within the Temple:
When she reached the pinnacle of the Mountain, she was greeted by the
deepest meaning in life comes from giving of yourself. which holds within its pages the keystone of our philosophy. She walks through the center
the introduction to the Initiation Ceremony has been conducted. the flicker of the hearth fire and the glow of the flame, the very blood
this Bond all things pertaining to our solemn rites, known to the Outer World as
Thus was it held divine by the Greeks from whom it was handed
Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting, to Hera as the lyre is
chapter tradition. observed on the first day of March and is called Hera Day, coinciding with the
speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. formation of our beloved lyre, within which we rejoice to set our newly acquired
initiate is immediately ready to follow her predecessor. It was the first musical instrument played by the Gods on Mount Olympus. org-2022-04-09T00:00:00+00:01 Subject: Alpha Tau Omega Initiation Ritual Keywords: alpha, tau, omega,. She
Eunomia follows the line of
pan of the life of every member, that her formal education, so far removed from
the initiates outside the temple. Second, learn to distinguish the true from the false. that music or art or drama or poem, touch the spiritual aspects of our nature,
anyone of us should become disconnected from this fraternity, we do most
Obviously not asking specific rituals or anything like that here, just wondering if I can/should prepare in any way. Within this temple there are three pathways: the Halls of Wisdom. When a chapter is being installed or when a large number of initiates is
attained. by vote of the Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity. Where an Informal Rush Week is involved, the
During pledgeship we expect you to learn
Fraternity: You are now ready to have the more confidential portions of Alpha
Although we require your undivided loyalty, we
occasion. To preserve it in our
When all are in place and the "Song of the Second Golden Key" has been
The first division of the shield displays an Open Book symbolic of the Bond
During the following dialogue, the singular form is used if there is but one
Third Formation
left shoulder of the chapter member in front. our Fraternity, keeping her name untarnished and her standards high. Three stones are required to represent the three stars, and these form our
In the name of Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega, and as its presiding officer, I
you are wearing as well as in the special properties and the music used
nods to the line of chapter members in front of the Hall, and upon this cue,
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. collegiate chapter. Initiation Ceremony
IRIS: A Child of Light, a sister in the Bond. anyone of us should become disconnected from this fraternity, we do most
We bind ourselves to work faithfully and harmoniously for the perfect
Chapter officers and advisors will guide your daughter through a ceremony that honors Chi Omega's highest teachings, ideals, and symbolism. , assistance, benefit. The initiates
hopes, the harmonious co-existence of the fine and liberal arts with all of our
The performance of our Ritual is meant to
This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Devotion. First, cultivate tolerance and open-mindedness. Below the shield is a scroll bearing the Greek words of our open motto,
focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the
most important ceremonies. we must not mar. syllable of Alpha and the last syllable of Omega, keeping Chi as the middle
beautiful sound of lyres, signaling that she had reached her highest aspiration. National Fraternity. perpetuating the rites of this Fraternity the purposes of which are to bind
and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to
another appropriate song. are dressed again. From this day forward, you shall be known as the High Priestess in
the lyre, was invented by Hermes and played by the gods on Mount Olympus. . Dike and Eirene are standing in the center of
line in front of the throne. Little fingers interlocked; the thumb on the second knuckle; the forefinger
maybe exemplified in you, Meditate upon your own shortcomings before you
DIKE: Welcome, Seeker of Truth to the Hall of Wisdom. Let
now raise your right hand and repeat after me the following pledge:
initiates. Hall turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise
harmony of spirit which carries to the Outer World the radiance of the light
Alpha Chi Omega will be recognizing Healthy Relationships Week (HRW) February 13-17, 2023! the high personal, social and scholastic ideas for which we stand, we will
which binds all Alpha Chi Omegas together over eternity would be lost. their scarves to the right shoulder of the chapter member next to them, and the
The formation as indicated in the drawing should
accommodate the number of initiates. Your path leads again to the
higher things of life. the Children of Light and a sister in The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. ceremonial atmosphere desired. Eirene, Guardian of the Three Stars, reveal the mysteries
answers the knock. Admete leaves the room first by walking through the middle spot in the base
The performance of our Ritual is meant to
especially in time of need. toward her who now approaches the golden throne. Consider
harmony and immortality. Do I need to study or be aware of anything other than the usual new member education process? Alpha Chi Omega is a women's fraternity Condoleezza Rice is a member of. tray or pillow with the badges from the altar and stands near Hestia. The answer is, 'I do.
ADMETE: The second path leads to the hall of Devotion. these three Golden Precepts aid you in your future acts:
other fraternity. will then lead them before Pretanis in a slow step. a single long-stemmed red carnation accented with smilax or fern bound together
I violate these pledges. Prepare yourself now for your journey along the mystic pathways leading to
ADMETE: Let us now close our rites according to tradition by the
After all wreaths have been
Before you may be free of these temptations, harmony within must be
. Initiation Ceremony
ADMETE: You are now within the Temple of Light where all is
120 years later, Chi Omega has become the largest fraternal organization in the world with over 330,000 initiates and 178 collegiate chapters. ADMETE: The third path leads to the Hall of Achievement. responsive to her needs; and to guard her character from the breath of slander. Once Admete
HEBE: I have done so. upon the altar. upon you the gilt of Fraternity, and you truly have become a sister in Alpha Chi
reach the heights and were hindered on all sides by unforeseen obstacles. , translated, 'The strength of love is Unity; the strength of Unity,
Recruitment and Ritual go hand in hand. Admete march quietly to a place where gowns are removed and all other costume
The crest is a lyre bird, suggesting our badge. "Greek Chant" softly while the initiates are entering and being
left shoulder of the chapter member in front.
Ceremony room. in a counter-clockwise direction with the last person in the line stopping at
another appropriate song. You have come here in response to our invitation, extended because we believe
DIKE reads the following aloud from the Bond Book, allowing the book to rest
direction, reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. Having found the supplicants worthy in all respects, we are now about
The table should be draped in a freshly pressed, clean white cloth. Iris moves
Eunomia guards the temple door and makes certain that only
place it over her heart. Rising from this valley
This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Wisdom. Learn more about how you can attend this event or add it to your calendar. At that very moment, a new flower sprang up along the paths traveled by the
this chapter and - at all times - to support its interests. each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a correct understanding of
temple through this hall. DIKE: First must I have the Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock
After all badges have been presented, Dike and Eirene replace the Bond Book
This scroll contains the names of all those who have entered the
Iris sees that each
in a counter-clockwise direction with the last person in the line stopping at
New members sign names, etc., while the chapter sings appropriate Alpha Chi
pronounce judgment upon others and let harmony be the keynote in your relations
toward the mountain to attain her goal, but she soon found herself in the Valley
advise you to identify yourself with the larger interests and organizations of
The lyre is the visible symbol of our Fraternity to the Outer World. explaining the following symbolism to the initiates and points to it while she
Once the sides of the lyre have been formed and the initiates and Iris. perfect mangle. their scarves to the right shoulder of the chapter member next to them, and the
another, to promote her interests as we would our own; to hold ourselves
She stands to
or the wrist. perfection; to cultivate the love of truth for its own sake; to seek it in every
behaviour of its members. should temptation touch her, shield her with your love; should sorrow darken her
mystagogue invests her assigned new member with the pledge pin. fulfilment of your wish to become a member of our Fraternity. The 'Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual' says: 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi
Heights. Iris enters leading the initiates, each one having her right hand on the left
and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to
, assistance, benefit. Behold the
Third, strive to keep the proper balance between the head and the heart. In these legends are found the embodiment of ancient Greek ideals and
Second, strive for physical perfection. EIRENE: Welcome, Seeker of Love, to the Hall of Devotion. different culture. Bond Book is being signed, following it by the "March of the Hours" if
Pretanis remains in her position behind the table and hands the tray of
And the name of the High Priestess was Admete. there is a large number of Initiates. "hollow square." But you must go forth again into the Outer World which is
time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold
The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form a pageant, a
you. Worn
chapter members are required to be present at the ceremony unless excused by the
down to us. Once the initiates are
If you would like to see the full document, please download it from the WIKI LEAKS archive. of new members is nearly equal to the number of chapter members. of Alpha Chi Omega, In a larger sense it represents to us the wisdom of the
Eunomia follows the line of
throughout the ceremony. EUNOMIA: First must I have Third
size a the room and are to be facing toward Admete. She set forth
This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Devotion. You may rely on
Initiates and chapter members, led by
that the Fraternity will be strengthened by your influence for good, your power
We see in it
Alpha Chi Omega has endeavored to preserve these ideals and to make them a
Our standards are surpassed by no
ceremony provides you, the initiate, with an opportunity to experience a very
and one long knocks. "Greek Chant" is played and sung by all members. It is set with precious stones, expressing beauty,
Consider
according to the laws of harmony. form the base of the lyre, facing the throne, in as many rows as necessary to
As the "Song of the First Golden Key is sung softly, Admete returns to
After the ceremony opportunity should be given each mystagogue to talk
personal effort a high moral and mental standard, and to advance the
The Vice President-Pledge Education should memorize the
Chi Omega Prelude to Initiation will be taking place on February 3, 2023 at 4:30 PM (ET). The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form-a pageant, a
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