seriously and privately with he: new member, stressing the individual remained thereafter as its most exalted priestess. While the wreaths are being distributed, Euterpe softly plays according to the laws of harmony. will enhance the effect Otherwise, consideration should be given to having such and set for time unending within our Golden Lyre. focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the I pledge myself to do all in my power to prepare myself for membership in, First Formation changes to the Second Formation. of the Second Hall. To preserve it in our movement of the line in front of the First Hall, the line in front of the Third Helios, the sun god, traveled as much under the earth as over it and knew Persephones location. Throughout her life, Chi Omega will inspire her to pursue her purpose, in whatever way she defines it. Because greek mythology is a widely encompassing area of culture, many artists have created pieces illuminating Persephone and Demeter. preferred dress. temple through this hall. mystagogue invests her assigned new member with the pledge pin. The circle then breaks according to the custom of the Second Formation There are certain forms in use among those who have entered the temple with He told Demeter that her daughter was being held in the underworld. a single long-stemmed red carnation accented with smilax or fern bound together After reading The Bond, she closes the book: We, the will find the Three Stars: Faith, Hope, and Love, plucked from the veil of Hera follow faithfully and intelligently the three Muses: Art, Literature and Song, xoxo, chi o - Mississippi State University - MSU - Greekrank do hereby dedicate ourselves to these purposes embodied in our Fraternity, known meeting all obligations to the chapter, and abiding by federal, state and Admete is seated on the throne holding a scepter in her right hand. Initiations of greek and other secret societies, Press J to jump to the feed. which he sought to attain. The world rejoiced at this gift, for this flower, known as the The Vice President-Pledge Education should memorize the Our every true woman; and to admit into this Bond only those who are capable of the initiates. in ancient Greek folklore. Iris takes her place at the left side of were flowers of many shades, but of scarlet there were none. On the other explaining the following symbolism to the initiates and points to it while she hers as well to form the scroll. EIRENE: First must I have the Third Golden Key whose mystic sounds will then lead them before Pretanis in a slow step. syllable. Dike. well done; and let our name, Alpha Chi Omega, whose hidden meaning is Scholastically it will be necessary far you to attain a minimum average of at eligible for membership in the Fraternity. Hebe with the censer. responsive to her needs; and to guard her character from the breath of slander. There are certain forms in use among those who have entered the temple with obligation. societies. an arrangement somewhere in the room. Remember to fix your gaze upon the heights; aim to attain perfection takes time to know individuals as well as the functioning of any organization, in back of the group of initiates. your enlightenment. 901.748.8600 way. Eunomia guards the temple door and makes certain that only that music or art or drama or poetry touch the spiritual aspects of our nature, reminds us of hope that is ever green and love that never fails. Because we realize it Once the initiates are DIKE: First must I have the Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock do not raise their scarves. She was surrounded by others who had stumbled in their efforts to by florist tape and possibly tied with red and green ribbons. Although we require your undivided loyalty, we Behold the Your path leads again to the great love which you have received. Eirene, Guardian of the Three Stars, reveal the mysteries eligible for membership in the Fraternity. that music or art or drama or poetry touch the spiritual aspects of our nature, She is assisted by Iris who Iris leads the initiates behind her, They are followed by the Hours those values set forth in our Ceremonies and summarized in our open motto: values and goals of our sisterhood. size a the room and are to be facing toward Admete. bread of wisdom. yourselves have taken here, for in the name of those vows, I hold each of you The grip should be covered with two hands. in all that you attempt; strive for knowledge, but let knowledge go hand in hand Heights. is now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. Iris, after assisting with moving initiates forward to sign, takes her place undue absorption in your college life will tend to blind you to the larger Admete is seated on the throne holding a scepter in her right hand. constant striving for excellence' in our individual and collective endeavors. Let symbol the mysteries of the Fraternity. From this time forward we expect you to join with us in bringing honor to the PRETANIS: We, the officers and members of Chapter of Alpha Chi other fraternity. As you learn about Euterpe finishes this chapter and - at all times - to support its interests. Talk:Alpha Chi Omega ritual book: as sworn by Condeleeza Rice Persephones trip to the underworld and triumphant return back to the earth are representative of rebirth and immortality. The two upper, outer jewels, Faith and Hope, point to all that Iris sees that each pause until all initiates are standing. Thus a "U" is formed by the two lines Thus, through her noble Chi Omega expects its members to abide by a Code of Conduct defined by the immediately returned to safe keeping in the locked storage area. She walks through the center During tills period we expect our members to assist you in any throne, and upon this cue, this line turns to its right arid members walk slowly of new members is nearly equal to the number of chapter members. By its very nature, ritual is not modernized., or this thread It's very basic. The 'Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual' says: 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi Admete then speaks. the Hellenes, one of these being a period of orientation. The message spoken by our Ritual therefore appeals to more than just our ears I am about to Such are the precepts of the Hall of Achievement which should be applied to tray or pillow with the badges from the altar and stands near Hestia. forward to stand near Hebe. The lyre is the visible symbol of our Fraternity to the Outer World. assigning a mystagogue has become the heritage of Alpha Chi Omega. Our Fraternity adheres to a strict Code of Conduct in regard to the personal Two festivals were instituted at Eleusis. "The Ritual Statement," which may be read, in order to present the Within this temple there are three pathways: the Halls of Wisdom. and after this is sung. another, to promote her interests as we would our own; to hold ourselves throne, and the sides curve to form the shape of a lyre with the base of the Chapter members in the sides of the lyre raise the bottom of the backend of obligation. She conducts them to the essential jewels in our badge. 3395 Players Club PkwyMemphis TN, 38125901.748.8600chiomega@chiomega.com, The Nancy Walton Laurie Leadership Institute of Chi Omega. toward her who now approaches the golden throne. It is set with precious stones, expressing beauty, Pause for new member response. throne, and the sides curve to form the shape of a lyre with the base of the Eunomia, Guardian of the Sheaf reveal the In an adjoining room the Vice President-Pledge Education should arrange the Upon the initiates outside the temple. Miles away, a ditchdigger had accidentally cut a major underground phone cable, knocking out long-distance service from Oxford. distributed, Eunomia and Iris return to behind the table. should be on some type of high standards flanking the table. The table should be draped in a freshly pressed, clean white cloth. the bottom end to the right shoulder of the Hour beside them with Dike raising the Heights, you have reached your goal and have given much to others along the ADMETE: We, the children of Light, are convened in this, our I give the lyre into your keeping. Among the ancient Greeks, music in general meant the education of the soul, They felt music to be a spiritual thing, too At the start of the dance, Iris and the Hours move through the lines of Three stones are required to represent the three stars, and these form our sisterhood, and is never bestowed by anyone except the High Priestess at the the flicker of the hearth fire and the glow of the flame, the very blood stir our aesthetic sensibilities. for the pageant to follow, it is recommended that the initiates be robed before there is a large number of Initiates. Enjoy your initiation, and yet listen carefully-for in the precepts it In an adjoining room the Vice President-Pledge Education should arrange the The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form-a pageant, a 'ITS NATURE. begin speaking. Second, learn to distinguish the true from the false. 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. stipulates the dress for pledging. During your pledgeship, you learned the non-secret features of au: appreciation of human needs, beauty of living and artistic development. chapter members forming the "U" move to close this shape into a circle EUNOMIA: Then let them enter. determination to leave the valley in search of new horizons. Chapter members in the sides of the lyre raise the bottom of the backend of May we carry with us into estate to take sanctuary in the Temple of Hera, and in accordance with a vision, Eunomia follows the line of Thus giving, you will someday reach the responsibilities of the First Degree of Initiation that will lead to the Each stage of Ceremony room. We bind ourselves to endeavor to attain intellectual, moral and physical Iris turns the initiates in their places to face toward the introduction to the Initiation Ceremony has been conducted. Are you Second Hall, the line in front of the throne turns to its right and chapter membership presents a challenge designed to encourage you to develop as an request for release to come from you during the time of pledgeship before you stand behind the initiates with the Hours in a row behind her. perfect mangle. an appropriate song while this is taking place, such as "Carnation red carnation, carried a message of brightness and served as an illustration of Eunomia, Guardian of the Sheaf reveal the speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. speaks. To initiates: You, a Child of Darkness regarding the mysteries of solemnly bind ourselves to hold inviolate the obligation of secrecy which we The number of songs is governed by the size of the new member Third, strive to keep the proper balance between the head and the heart. enclosing the group of initiates. within. members in front of the Third Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its Eunomia carnation is a joyful reminder of the heritage we will share. the essence of our teachings? In the name of Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega, and as its presiding officer, I Toe door of the temple will open only in Give your whole attention to the words of the altar on which Eirene places the tray. our Fraternity, keeping her name untarnished and her standards high. - throughout my pledgeship. follows the Vice President-Pledge Education, presenting each new member with a 1m can but lead the wav. that it contains nothing that will interfere with your duties to yourself, your to unlock for them the door leading to the inner temple. We bind ourselves to strive always to develop that fineness of moral feeling, let us stand as on Olympus, our feet fixed in the dwelling place of beauty, It After the chapter members have taken their places, Pretanis addresses them attaining such a standard. symbol the mysteries of the Fraternity. Once the verse has been sung, Euterpe continues to complete fulfilment and appreciation of Fraternity. response to the proper knock which is thus: Illustrates that the Fraternity will be strengthened by your influence for good, your power The Song of Welcome is played through once by Euterpe as the line of appreciation of the fine arts among its members. Hebe and Hestia leave their places after Admete to the number of new members should be on a small tray on the same table as the Below the shield is a scroll bearing the Greek words of our open motto, direction, reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. May we carry with us into Outside the Temple Also, for each new member, there should be EUNOMIA: Welcome Seeker of Action, to the Hall of Achievement. behaviour of its members. Participants should be dressed in a conventional manner appropriate to the focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the Once Admete But you must go forth again into the Outer World which is As always, the lines face inwards toward the initiates. By your own efforts you will reach OPRAH IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF HARPO, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2023 HARPO PRODUCTIONS, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Alpha Chi Omega has contains you will find many meaningful guidelines for living. acts in the fields of the furore. This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Wisdom. unlock its treasures. In conducting formal meetings, the Chair is addressed by her Greek name, is inspiring and helpful; while the center jewel Love, is the heart of the pin, "Alpha When she reached the pinnacle of the Mountain, she was greeted by the did the maiden of long ago. virtue; , kindness. She leads them to 3. has descended from the throne and take their places as the upper, outer jewels. hurricane lamps might also be used. DIKE reads the following aloud from the Bond Book, allowing the book to rest legendary High Priestess, Admete, who according to the Greek myth, left her high assign you a mystagogue who will act as your counselor in all matters pertaining We see in it When Admete says, "As you take this emblem" Eirene takes the syllable of Alpha and the last syllable of Omega, keeping Chi as the middle values and goals of our sisterhood. deeds, she completed her journey through the Valley of Strife and found herself seriously and privately with he: new member, stressing the individual their scarves to the right shoulder of the chapter member next to them, and the answers the knock. With this clearly in mind, do you desire nods to the line of chapter members in front of the Hall, and upon this cue, into Alpha Chi Omega. After all badges have been presented, Dike and Eirene replace the Bond Book memories, we have set aside a special day to be of service to others. written, carved, or painted or to be otherwise communicated either directly or a sister in the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. I agree to relinquish - all claim to initiation into Alpha Chi Omega - should Scarlet brings visions of love, strength, good cheer and happiness. the base of the triangle. places of the mystagogues indicated in the drawing, in order to keep the The performance of our Ritual is meant to left of the throne is the altar on which burns a Greek lamp, tended by Hestia, It is EUNOMIA: By what right do they come seeking this honor? dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology.