All Ceremonies
Are shoes required for ceremonies?
Yes - but we don't lol
What is the first ceremony a pnm goes through when starting their Delta journey? How soon after bid acceptance should this ceremony take place?
Pledge - 3 Days
Who presents sponsors?
Director of First Year Experience
What do we read to the current members and soon-to-be initiated members right before initiation?
Preamble to Initiation
How would we perform the kiss during initiation?
We don't :)
BUT: kiss three fingers together, then touch these places in order: left cheek, forehead, right cheek
What does “Ás fah los Ag a po men Al lay las" mean?
Let us steadfastly love one another
Green Triangle Pin
What is the period of time that the sponsor ceremony should be held when a pnm accepts their invitation to membership?
12 Days
What order are the cords placed on the pearl's neck?
Silver, Gold, Blue
What are the two degrees in initiation?
Bonus: what order do they go in?
The Trident (first), Stars and Crescent (second)
What does the pansy represent?
The alumna member
Alphabetically
When does the sponsor give their pin to their candidate?
After initiation - DON'T LOSE IT
What song is played while the initiate is being pinned?
What is the ceremony celebrated when an initiated member reaches their 75th year of their Tri Delta Membership?
Diamond Circle
What are the nine Virtues that St. Paul states are essential to Love?
Sincerity, purity, modesty
Unselfishness, generosity, kindness
Patience, good temper, courtesy
Which side of the president does the Director of First Year experience stand during the ceremony?
The left
What does the Sponsor need to know before the upcoming ceremonies?
The full name of their candidate
What do each of the three cords represent?
Silver - Truth
Gold - Self Sacrifice
Blue - Friendship
What month is National Ritual Celebration Week?
March
What is the Ceremony called when we welcome an already initiated member into our chapter from after transferring?
Affiliation
What is the only decoration allowed to be used in this ceremony?
Pine on the base of the column
What is the reason for having a sponsor?
To have someone to guide the candidates through their delta experience
What three people stand at the front of initiation? Which of them are supposed to ring the triangle?
President, Director of Ceremonies/Rituals, Director of New Member Ed. (Rings the triangle)
What are the names of the three stars?
A lay thay a (truth), thee see a how too (self sacrifice), fi lee ah (friendship)