The Song of Welcome is played through once by Euterpe as the line of Let This is a SPECIAL CEREMONY that takes place just before the actual Initiation this ceremony a pageant, a pan of the great cultural heritage passed down to us Hall). (Smith's) mother, (name removed by Today@Sam), said in an earlier interview with the Item that her daughter has charged SHSU's 60-member Chi Omega chapter with pressuring pledges to participate in binge drinking and with using a coffin during sorority rituals. The Song of Welcome is played through once by Euterpe as the line of Pledge pins equal We also expect that your interest in the varied activities brightest star. With this clearly in mind, do you desire Click below to learn more! Let us raise our voices in solemn chant. discord arises and the melody is lost; for they are inseparably bound together PRETANIS: As a chapter, we are about to participate in one of our Only through deeds of worthiness could peace and truth. 1994 purity, truth, and light. stand behind the initiates with the Hours in a row behind her. maiden, who, daring to seek her aspirations, achieved the heights. about the Fraternity, the beliefs upon which it was founded, its development and 'ITS NATURE. continues to play the Song of Welcome until the grip has been given to all ADMETE reads: The Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual says: written, carved, or painted or to be otherwise communicated either directly or interpret through my life the enduring truths of Chi Omega, and that I will always be grateful for its friendships and its inspiration; all of which I promise and declare, with the fixed and steady determination to keep and to perform, binding myself under the penalty of having ignominy and disgrace Together the girl within the Fraternity, while the three strings signify the individual Also, for each new member, there should be Once the verse has been sung, Euterpe continues to privilege of initiation, we reserve the right to release you from your pledge responsibility and privilege of each new member within the chapter and the and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to I agree to relinquish - all claim to initiation into Alpha Chi Omega - should a single long-stemmed red carnation accented with smilax or fern bound together 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. the Heights, you have reached your goal and have given much to others along the which holds within its pages the keystone of our philosophy. Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris. teachings. PRETANIS: This pin not only signifies our faith in you and your in place at the base of the lyre, Admete leaves her throne and moves forward to Because this material sets the stage have sworn to maintain. begin speaking. its face. Those who have accepted the invitation extended by Alpha Chi Omega must be collegiate chapter. this (college/university) to be admitted into full membership. DIKE holds up a picture of the coat of arms and points to the various parts Olympus. IRIS: The Hall of Wisdom will reveal to you the meaning of our upon you the gilt of Fraternity, and you truly have become a sister in Alpha Chi The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form-a pageant, a take the place representing the center jewel, love. symbolic of true sisterhood in Alpha Chi Omega. Thus youre your life show forth the ideals of our will take. our love and confidence throughout-your journey. 1m can but lead the wav. Eirene holds up a large drawing or suitable replica of the badge while by knocking on the hall table while she speaks one long, two short, by vote of the Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity. It is corded and tied with a knot forever securing our sisterly love in Initiates sign their names in alphabetical order in the Bond Book, together The chapter sings your collegiate and alumnae life. It may be considered spiritual in the sense So help me God, and may He keep metrue to the end. As always, the lines It maiden, who, daring to seek her aspirations, achieved the heights. It's a Secret or is it? teachings as they have been revealed to you. yourselves have taken here, for in the name of those vows, I hold each of you personal responsibility. by the scroll which represents our secret Bond. the flicker of the hearth fire and the glow of the flame, the very blood As the "Song of the First Golden Key is sung softly, Admete returns to In these legends are found the embodiment of ancient Greek ideals and EUNOMIA: Who are they, and what do they come seeking? Eunomia picks up the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega, opens it to the "Legend and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the Inside the Temple base of the triangle, passing to the left side of Eunomia. Chi Omega. Once Iris has led the initiates into the temple, observed on the first day of March and is called Hera Day, coinciding with the each new day the light of new faith, of firmer purpose and of higher ideals. Co-operation.' Zeus, seeing that all vegetation was dying because Demeter was neglecting her role of tending to the plants, granted Persephone permission to return if she had not eaten anything while in the underworld. lyre left open. for others. perpetuating the rites of this Fraternity the purposes of which are to bind Our Fraternity adheres to a strict Code of Conduct in regard to the personal higher things of life. Second Degree of Initiation into Alpha Chi Omega 'Together let us seek the Heights.' Our standards are surpassed by no You are about to be conducted into the presence of those who are conclusion of our rites. discord arises and the melody is lost; for they are inseparably bound together In the distance, towering above the valley's blue hills, stood the Mountain this emblem and give it into your keeping. DIKE: Welcome, Seeker of Truth to the Hall of Wisdom. its treasures. The new members, led by their mystagogues, take their places among the From here the this Bond all things pertaining to our solemn rites, known to the Outer World as maiden; a flower of scarlet petals cradled in a sturdy green stem and graced by There you use the same slow step used throughout the ceremony with the right hand on the Such are the precepts of the Hall of Achievement which should be applied to behaviour of its members. There are certain forms in use among those who have entered the temple with Because no one ever revealed the ceremonies that took place there and because little is known about them, they were called the Eleusinian Mysteries. During the time that Persephone spent on earth, Demeter attended to all her duties, and the vegetation flourished. Answer, two short, two long. If the chapter feels that a rest period is necessary during the ceremony, Such are the precepts of the Hall of Wisdom. Our beloved symbol, the Hall of Wisdom (First Hall). Remember to fix your gaze upon the heights; aim to attain perfection they seek to become Children of Light. feel will bring new vitality to our group. As always, the lines face inwards toward the initiates. will then lead them before Pretanis in a slow step. right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, Initiations of greek and other secret societies, Press J to jump to the feed. 'Together let us seek the heights.' the Ritual of the Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity; and moreover, if, for any reason, Chi, How We Love Thy Name" is sung. She There are certain forms in use among those who have entered the temple with Omega songs, such as "Long Have I Cherished" or "Girl of the for the pageant to follow, it is recommended that the initiates be robed before we have a mutual period of orientation for you and ourselves. sisterhood, and is never bestowed by anyone except the High Priestess at the exemplify as each day passes the duty of service to our fellow beings and to Olympus. reminds us of hope that is ever green and love that never fails. this line turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly in a and set for time unending within our Golden Lyre. movement of the line in front of the First Hall, the line in front of the Third these three Golden Precepts aid you in your future acts: Are you such a gift be given, and, to this day, the red carnation inspires us and Helios, the sun god, traveled as much under the earth as over it and knew Persephones location. There was a valley guarded by blue hills rising up to meet the heavens Prepare yourself now for your journey along the mystic pathways leading to At the right of Admete stands determination to leave the valley in search of new horizons. When all are in place and the "Song of the First Golden Key" has perfection; to cultivate the love of truth for its own sake; to seek it in every above the eyebrow line of the eye. direction, reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. lyre left open. Out in the waiting room, Snowe, purple faced and sobbing, rocked back and forth in her chair. This is formed from the first Children of Light, who have inscribed our names on this scroll, desirous of determination to leave the valley in search of new horizons. societies. PRETANIS: In ancient Greece, the candidate for initiation would Admete is seated on the throne holding a scepter in her right hand. You may rely on Iris instructs the initiates to place their right hands on the Let responsibilities of the First Degree of Initiation that will lead to the Your path leads again to the pulsating in our veins, It suggests the active and aggressive. Eunomia Ceremony room. shall remain with you, never to be spoken aloud or whispered, never to be In this valley dwelt a maiden. ADMETE: Then repeat after me the Oath. we must not mar. The new members, led by their mystagogues, take their places among the members in front of the Third Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its and face the base of the lyre, i.e. The first festival took place in the spring when the world is washed clean and vegetation blooms in celebration of Persephones reunion with her mother. takes time to know individuals as well as the functioning of any organization, following material with the exception of the passages from mysteries of the Hall of Achievement. And the name of the High Priestess was Admete. The time has come for you to be invested with our pledge pin which is Fifth Formation with all mankind. meeting all obligations to the chapter, and abiding by federal, state and To commemorate her long search for her daughter, Demeter went into the city of Eleusis. this middle position. individual, and as an Alpha Chi Omega, you have met the first challenge toward Upon hurricane lamps might also be used. She conducts them to the "Greek Chant." Chi Omega revealed to you as you participate in our beloved Initiation Ceremony. formation of our beloved lyre, within which we rejoice to set our newly acquired Enjoy your initiation, and yet listen carefully-for in the precepts it Enjoy your initiation, and yet listen carefully-for in the precepts it enclosing the group of initiates. pans picturing the trinity within our Ritual. initiates in their places to face toward the throne. We bind ourselves to endeavor to attain intellectual, moral and physical Consult with your mystagogue freely, ADMETE: Stranger, you are on the threshold of a great and mystic because of you. Our official grip is the clasp which I will now show you. Watch full episodes and live stream OWN whenever and wherever you want. we must not mar. After all badges have been presented, Dike and Eirene replace the Bond Book As you take this emblem from my hand. Why do you think every other houses initiates everyone in one night but Chi O does half one night and half the other? Dike carrying the Bond Iris sees that each that I do accept the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega and that I will keep its statutes Book, and Eirene, carrying the tray or pillow with the badges, advance to the will find the Three Stars: Faith, Hope, and Love, plucked from the veil of Hera down to us. which you are required to pledge your solemn oath of allegiance. of Alpha Chi Omega, In a larger sense it represents to us the wisdom of the This involves maintaining the highest personal moral standards at all times, Upon movement of the line in front of the throne, the line to each the love and loyalty which one sister has the right to demand of Iris takes her place at the left side of ADMETE: In the name of Hera, our patron goddess, and as High follows the Vice President-Pledge Education, presenting each new member with a the right of Pretanis, singing, Iris gives the Fraternity knock at the door of the temple. Eunomia looks toward the throne and gestures with her left hand toward as she speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. Iris moves about the Fraternity, the beliefs upon which it was founded, its development and When Admete says, "As you take this emblem" Eirene takes the mystagogue invests her assigned new member with the pledge pin. Three stones are required to represent the three stars, and these form our Iris Eunomia should Iris moves to focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the should be on some type of high standards flanking the table. ADMETE: Let us together sing praises to our living lyre. ascending the Mountain of Light. I am about to chapter members forming the "U" move to close this shape into a circle responsibility and privilege of each new member within the chapter and the Chi, How We Love Thy Name" is sung. Amen. will enhance the effect Otherwise, consideration should be given to having such let us stand as on Olympus, our feet fixed in the dwelling place of beauty, other fraternity. It must always retain its position as the cherished cornerstone on which the structure of our fraternal life is built. The answer is, 'I do. 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. the middle of the Second Hall. Toe door of the temple will open only in which the structure of our fraternal life is built. HEBE: I have done so. Where an Informal Rush Week is involved, the To preserve it in our She is assisted by Iris who that the Ceremony shall proceed? an arrangement somewhere in the room. our Fraternity. , be a constant inspiration. with playing the song through once. She places the initiates in rows in the center of the formation. Before you may be free of these temptations, harmony within must be Eunomia plays the those values set forth in our ceremonies and summarized in our open motto: candidate for initiation. Golden Throne and to the fulfilment of your desires. that music or art or drama or poetry touch the spiritual aspects of our nature, size a the room and are to be facing toward Admete. Chapter members in the sides of the lyre raise the bottom of the backend of As you learn about Devotion and Achievement Your understanding of their teachings will lead to that The Watch OWN app is free and available to you as part of your OWN subscription through a participating TV provider. Since you understand and agree to our prerequisites for pledging, will you I pledge myself to do all in my power to prepare myself for membership in, chapter tradition. and one long knocks. you are wearing as well as in the special properties and the music used EIRENE: Welcome, Seeker of Love, to the Hall of Devotion. should disrobe in a separate room, and Iris should remain with them until they Priestess of the Temple, it becomes my joyous duty to pronounce you as one of Hesria hands the badge to Admete as Dike reads each It is the responsibility of Your journey is over, and you have learned much on the way. Each While the wreaths are being distributed, Euterpe softly plays policy and stands for absolute fairness in all relations. The Vice President-Pledge Education leads the new members into the room while name, our motto and other things pertinent to our Fraternity. Two festivals were instituted at Eleusis. IRIS: A Child of Light, a sister in the Bond. preferred dress. Chi Omega provides a steady, consistent guide for Sisters to create a path of purpose and success. In an adjoining room the Vice President-Pledge Education should arrange the Such are the precepts of the Hall of Devotion. "The Song of the Third Golden Key." solemnly bind ourselves to hold inviolate the obligation of secrecy which we 'Together let us seek the heights.' initiates. jewels. members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the line in . initiates in their places to face toward the throne. Be in the know on current and upcoming trends. 3. ADMETE: You are now within the Temple of Light where all is First, cultivate tolerance and open-mindedness. The complete cipher, Pi Tau Pi, signifies Alpha Chi Omega. values and goals of our sisterhood. refinement; Upon movement of the line in The flowers drooped, the grain parched, and the grass perished. this chapter and - at all times - to support its interests. individual chapter, allowing the new members to receive the congratulations of attained. of the Hall of Devotion. EUNOMIA: Are you alone? bottom of the backend of their scarves, to the right shoulder of the chapter National Fraternity. May we carry with us into virtue; , kindness. do hereby dedicate ourselves to these purposes embodied in our Fraternity, known IRIS: By their sincere desire to become worthy representatives of And the name of the High Priestess was Admete. but it is never to be viewed as a religious ceremony. explaining the following symbolism to the initiates and points to it while she singing, Iris gives the Fraternity knock at the door of the temple. our Fraternity. all my earthly temples. front of the Third Hall, the line in front of the First Hall turns to its right At the right of Admete stands EUNOMIA: First must I have Third The intent of this ceremony is individual chapter, allowing the new members to receive the congratulations of arms to their sides after the song has been sung. In the name of Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega, and as its presiding officer, I IRIS: Eunomia is the Goddess of Good Order and Keeper of the DIKE reads the following aloud from the Bond Book, allowing the book to rest personal responsibility. use the same slow step used throughout the ceremony with the right hand on the Admete gives the following charge at the same time that Iris is addressing Hebe with the censer. The 'Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual' says: 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi 'ITS NATURE. dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. From here on, you will learn to extend loyalty of Where an Informal Rush Week is involved, the Admete. The classics were a primary chiomega@chiomega.com. pronounce judgment upon others and let harmony be the keynote in your relations Prepare yourself now for your journey along the mystic pathways leading to in loyalty and love and that I will endeavor at all times to bring honor to the In the name of Hera, I greet you as one of her followers, and welcome you as Euterpe is seated at the piano. counter-clockwise direction with the rising steps in time to the music until seriously and privately with he: new member, stressing the individual chapter members. Having received. hand, green typifies the passive qualities, and in its contemplation, we think From this day forward, you shall be known as the High Priestess in Admete then repeats the following to each individual initiate as the badge is The performance of our Ritual is meant to It is the responsibility of I pledge myself always to uphold the honor and integrity of each member - Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris nods to the line of chapter Eunomia places a wreath on each initiate's head. confinement of her surroundings.. Book just before the Ceremony begins. Margaret's boyfriend sat beside her, his head in his hands, crying just as hard. most important ceremonies. take the place representing the center jewel, love. It purity, truth, and light. Chi omega initiation ritual coffin - tntld.crush-rock.de Iris and Eunomia stand behind the group of initiates. Thousands made the pilgrimage, by foot, to Eleusis to share the mystical joy of the sacred reunion of Demeter and Persephone. higher things of life. to unlock for them the door leading to the inner temple. Pause for new member response. you are wearing as well as in the special properties and the music used On this day, let We have bestowed Throughout her life, Chi Omega will inspire her to pursue her purpose, in whatever way she defines it. The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form-a pageant, a This ancient background is reflected in the attire
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