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Originally Posted by kxknickc11

Like every said before a ritual is based on the values and ideals of your org. Your rituals in that sense should exemplify what you are trying to achieve.

The initiation into the new member process is often a welcoming into taking your first step into brother/sisterhood. It should be something that allows your new-members (pledges) to feel like they are being welcomed into something big but also lets them learn about your values. In the beginning reading off your list of ideals could be enough. Where maybe more rituals are held that focus on specific ones to further strengthen the understanding and importance. There is a reason the "pledge process" is now called new-member education. The purpose of the process is to educate them about your organization, its history, and its ideals. Whether it be the lighting of candles, pinning, or just going out to eat. Anything can be a ritual. It's attaching a meaning to it that helps the growth of your members is what is important.

very well said