Exoteric Mysteries
The last step before Initiation is the associate member’s exposure to our Exoteric Mysteries — Lambda Chi Alpha’s approach to pre-initiation. Understanding pre-initiation is a crucial component of a brother’s experience and the Fraternity now offers 20 approved pre-initiation events and activities. Each activity is broken down in specific detail so initiated brothers understand the intended outcome of the event beforehand — how to appropriately conduct the event, and then, once the event is over, how to debrief the associate members to ensure they make meaning of the experience and the intended takeaways and learnings. Rooted in the backbone of Lambda Chi Alpha’s four-step learning pre-initiation is a meaningful last step in the education and development of associate members before Initiation.
An important component of the Exoteric Mysteries is experience-based learning. Pre-initiation experiences are themed around the Seven Core Values. Using Lambda Chi Alpha’s educational model, brothers and associate members are given the opportunity to reflect and make meaning of that experience before sharing their thoughts and insights with one another. This model allows brothers to see “real world” applications of Lambda Chi Alpha’s Core Values and provides a forum for brothers and associates members to learn from one another through specific events and discussions.
Events occurring in the days before the Initiation Ritual may be very useful if they assist in the recall of lessons associated with our Seven Core Values, and if they prepare the associate members for the lessons our Initiation Ritual. Prepare does not mean duplicate. Further, the Grand High Zeta has been specific in its mandate that pre-initiation events should not include any regalia that is introduced in the Initiation Ritual.
Pleae note that none of the prescribed activities are part of our formal Initiation Ritual. It is important that eventsDO NOT take on such emphasis. It is the active Zeta’s responsibility to see that the pre-initiation activities are appropriate and conducted in a the prescribed manner congruent with our values and beliefs as Lambda Chi Alpha — hazing is not allowed, will not be tolerated, and all efforts must be taken to prevent any semblance of hazing (physical or psychological) or mimicking of the Initiation Ritual ceremonies at this critical time.
An important component of the Exoteric Mysteries is experience-based learning. Pre-initiation experiences are themed around the Seven Core Values. Using Lambda Chi Alpha’s educational model, brothers and associate members are given the opportunity to reflect and make meaning of that experience before sharing their thoughts and insights with one another. This model allows brothers to see “real world” applications of Lambda Chi Alpha’s Core Values and provides a forum for brothers and associates members to learn from one another through specific events and discussions.
Events occurring in the days before the Initiation Ritual may be very useful if they assist in the recall of lessons associated with our Seven Core Values, and if they prepare the associate members for the lessons our Initiation Ritual. Prepare does not mean duplicate. Further, the Grand High Zeta has been specific in its mandate that pre-initiation events should not include any regalia that is introduced in the Initiation Ritual.
Pleae note that none of the prescribed activities are part of our formal Initiation Ritual. It is important that eventsDO NOT take on such emphasis. It is the active Zeta’s responsibility to see that the pre-initiation activities are appropriate and conducted in a the prescribed manner congruent with our values and beliefs as Lambda Chi Alpha — hazing is not allowed, will not be tolerated, and all efforts must be taken to prevent any semblance of hazing (physical or psychological) or mimicking of the Initiation Ritual ceremonies at this critical time.
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