Most Meaningful part of creed, mission, symphony, etc.

[SWTXBelle]

I've always thought the compass was a great symbol.

[Scully]

The mission of Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority is to inspire and support exemplary women dedicated to friendship and a lifelong commitment to Alpha Epsilon Phi while building on the vision of our Jewish founders.

Inspire and support - that is what family is about.

[33girl]

To love life and joyously live each day to its ultimate good!!

-->my favorite line of our Creed.

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by 33girl

To love life and joyously live each day to its ultimate good!!

-->my favorite line of our Creed.

Agreed. Although our creed is short and to the point, every line speaks volumes to me.

[cuteASAbug]

Originally Posted by 33girl

To love life and joyously live each day to its ultimate good!!

-->my favorite line of our Creed.

Mine too.

[RaggedyAnn]

Originally Posted by 33girl

To love life and joyously live each day to its ultimate good!!

-->my favorite line of our Creed.

I have to agree with you as well!

[NutBrnHair]

"...in a word, to be loyal under any and all circumstances to my Fraternity and her highest teachings and to have her welfare ever at heart that she may be a symphony of high purpose and helpfulness in which there is no discordant note."

[Katmandu]

All of the above posted are really beautiful and inspirational.

For my own KD, although I love the open motto--Let us strive for that which is honorable, beautiful, and highest, I have always really appreciated the ideals of the creed:

May We,
Sisters in Kappa Delta,
strive each day to seek more earnestly the honorable and beautiful things.
May We, each day, through love of those within our circle,
Learn to know and understand better those without our circle.
May the diamond shield that guards our love find us each day
Truer,
Wiser,
More Faithful,
More Loving,
and More Noble.

[lilzetakitten]

My favorite is the last line of our creed: "Remembering always that the foundation precept of Zeta Tau Alpha was love, 'the greatest of all things.'"

[katybelle04]

Originally Posted by NutBrnHair

"...in a word, to be loyal under any and all circumstances to my Fraternity and her highest teachings and to have her welfare ever at heart that she may be a symphony of high purpose and helpfulness in which there is no discordant note."

THAT IS CRAZY!!!! There is a line in our creed JUST like that!!!


To realize that within our grasp, in Zeta Tau Alpha, lies the opportunity to learn those things which will ever enrich and ennoble our lives; to be true to ourselves, to those within and without our circle; to think in terms of all mankind and our service in the world; to be steadfast, strong, and clean of heart and mind, remembering that since the thought is father to the deed, only that which we would have manifested in our experience should be entertained in thought; to find satisfaction in being, rather than seeming, thus strengthening in us the higher qualities of the spirit; to prepare for service and learn the nobility of serving, thereby earning the right to be served; to seek understanding that we might gain true wisdom; to look for the good in everyone; to see beauty, with its enriching influence; to be humble in success, and without bitterness in defeat; to have the welfare and harmony of the Fraternity at heart, striving ever to make our lives a symphony of high ideals, devotion to the Right, the Good, and the True, without a discordant note; remembering always that the foundation precept of Zeta Tau Alpha was Love, “the greatest of all things.” -- Shirley Kreasan Strout

I think the entire thing is beautifully written, but more importantly, incredibly meaningful!

[Thetagirl218]

Kappa Alpha Theta's Fraternity Purpose and Mission Statement (I put in bold my favorite parts):

Fraternity Purpose:

The intellectual ambition of the Fraternity shall be the attainment of highest scholarship. The social aim of the Fraternity shall be to exercise the widest influence for good. The moral aim of the Fraternity shall be the standard of love.

Mission Statement:

Yesterday, today, and tomorrow, Kappa Alpha Theta exists to nurture each member throughout her college and alumnae experience and to offer a lifelong opportunity for social, intellectual, and moral growth as she meets the higher and broader demands of mature life.


Okay, so I love our mission statement!

[groovypq]

Originally Posted by katybelle04

To realize that within our grasp, in Zeta Tau Alpha, lies the opportunity to learn those things which will ever enrich and ennoble our lives; to be true to ourselves, to those within and without our circle; to think in terms of all mankind and our service in the world; to be steadfast, strong, and clean of heart and mind, remembering that since the thought is father to the deed, only that which we would have manifested in our experience should be entertained in thought; to find satisfaction in being, rather than seeming, thus strengthening in us the higher qualities of the spirit; to prepare for service and learn the nobility of serving, thereby earning the right to be served; to seek understanding that we might gain true wisdom; to look for the good in everyone; to see beauty, with its enriching influence; to be humble in success, and without bitterness in defeat; to have the welfare and harmony of the Fraternity at heart, striving ever to make our lives a symphony of high ideals, devotion to the Right, the Good, and the True, without a discordant note; remembering always that the foundation precept of Zeta Tau Alpha was Love, “the greatest of all things.” -- Shirley Kreasan Strout

I think the entire thing is beautifully written, but more importantly, incredibly meaningful!

I'm so glad someone bumped this thread! I'd never seen it before, but I enjoyed reading all the other creeds and members' feelings about them.

I love the ZTA creed (obviously I'm biased!) - and like most others, the last line is my favorite. I also like:
-to see beauty, with its enriching influence;
-to be humble in success, and without bitterness in defeat; (that's kind of the jock in me coming out )
-striving ever to make our lives a symphony of high ideals, devotion to the Right, the Good, and the True, without a discordant note; (I like the musicality of this notion)

[honeychile]

I can't think of even one part of our Creed that I don't like, so I'll just say "I Believe that my sorority is more than a ritual or a symbol; that it is a way of life." I think it's because our Creed has been set to music, and that's a refrain heard throughout it - but I love and believe all of it!

[jennie3576]

As a member of Alpha Sigma Tau,
I believe in the permanence and loveliness of its ideals.
I believe in the values of friendship and fidelity to purpose.
I believe in the fulfillment of self and will strive to contribute my share to the progress of mankind.
I believe in cultivating beauty of spirit and graciousness of living in all my contacts with others.
I believe that faithfulness to these ideals will help me to live joyously and valiantly.


I don't have a favorite line per se. I guess my favorite thing is the repeat of "I believe" because....well, I do! I believe in all of the things AST stands for - the purpose, the ideals and everything that goes with them!

[gwen1982]

Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

I've always thought the compass was a great symbol.

It's my favorite of our symbols and insignia, aside from our badge, of course.