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A good ritual is a finely crafted work of art. In my fraternity it has a way of putting the initiate, actives, and alumni, all on an equal footing. It's hard to explain without explaining it, which I can't.
Suffice it to say that even after it's over, it takes the newly initiated a little bit of time to come to the realization that this is how it was supposed to happen, and indeed, always has.
No hazing is involved; no one is touched. And yet I've seen alot of guys break down and cry. A bond is formed later on in the ceremony with the explanation of what happened, along with explanations of our symbols and mottos.
An excellent initiation takes a LOT of labor, research, thought, and revisions before being set down permanently. Then it should be standardized and followed to the letter henceforth.
Sorry I couldn't be more explicit about our own, but it's still a pleasure to offer some advice and perhaps help someone else out. Good luck.
Jono
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