Definition
What is initiation in a community?
The process that marks the transition from outsider to insider.
Give an example of a formal initiation.
Graduation ceremony
Give one example of informal initiation.
Sharing your story at Alcoholics Anonymous.
What message does initiation send?
You’re one of us now.
What kind of initiation is military bootcamp?
Formal initiation.
Why is initiation important?
It helps members feel belonging and builds commitment
What type of initiation is baptism?
Formal initiation.
What makes informal initiation different from formal?
It’s casual, unstructured, and personal.
What does initiation encourage members to do?
Commit more deeply
What community uses baptism as initiation?
Christian church.
What does initiation create besides belonging?
Shared memory and identity.
Why are formal initiations powerful?
They are structured, memorable, and symbolic.
Why are informal initiations powerful?
They make people feel included without pressure.
Initiation builds what type of bond?
Long-term bonds through shared experience.
In Alcoholics Anonymous, what is the initiation?
By telling a story
What risk happens if a community has no initiation?
Newcomers may never feel fully accepted.
What’s a risk of overly rigid formal initiation?
It can exclude or intimidate new members.
What’s a risk of only using informal initiation?
Newcomers may not feel a clear moment of belonging.
How does initiation connect to community values?
It shows members what the group stands for.
What counts as initiation in sports teams?
First practice or first game.
Initiation is one of Vogl’s Seven Principles. True or False?
True
What key feature must formal initiation reflect?
The community’s values.
What’s an informal initiation at CrossFit?
Completing your first Workout of the Day.
What warning does Vogl give about bad initiations?
Hazing or demeaning rituals destroy trust.
Why do communities use both formal and informal initiations?
To give clear structure and personal connection.