Organization of Triangles
Ritual of the Six Point Candle Degree
2009
1st Candle, Charity: Moneybag
2nd Candle, Faith: Bible
3rd Candle, Leadership: Crown and Gavel
4th Candle, Self-Worth: Mirror
5th Candle, Patriotism: Flag
6th Candle, Sisterhood: Rose
The Girls enter the room to the song Power of the Dream by Celine Dion, they
put there props on the table in the front and then exit the room again.
They then woke in and stand behind the table with there candles all un lit
except for the 1st girls candle the beginning candle.
The girl saying the beginning part finishes and blows out her candle and
walks away to the other side of the room.
Before each girl says her part she lights her candle the first with a lighter
or match and then each one after her lights their candle from the girl next to
them.
After the girl saying the ending part finishes the girl who said the
beginning part comes back into the group and all the girls join together to
light her candle (showing how all the parts when brought together form our
organization).
Beginning Candle: We live in Paradise fortunate to have been given
our Mother Earth in which to live. Close your eyes and imagine; a sparkling,
crystal clear ocean spread far out to the horizon, as the sun glistens on the
waves, soft white sand under your feet. Behind you is a forest full of tall
green trees, a stream, perhaps a pond or lake, and animals calling to one
another. In the distance is a mountain, reaching high above the clouds into a
bright blue sky.
Still, even in this seemingly perfect place we are plagued by misfortune.
Natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes and floods are a
constant threat to the lives of many, and the cost of damage they cause rises
into the millions. Poverty and homelessness, starvation, war and simple
dishonesty and lies are all too common and too easily accepted in our world. We
have the power to change all this, and yet it seems that hardly anything can be
done, leaving us with a feeling of hopelessness and failure. Of all the problems
in the world the worst comes within us.
1st Candle: Charity.
"Do unto others as you would have others do unto you." This is the
Golden Rule, and a rule that our organization holds dear.
This idea is one of the first instilled in the hearts of our members, one of
many valuable lessons they will carry on throughout their lives.
We believe that there is no feeling which can compare to the knowledge that
your aid, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant it may be, has helped
to make the life of another human being better.
Through our fundraising and volunteer efforts the girls are given an
opportunity to do what few others can, to positively affect the lives of those
around them, to help change for the better the life of someone less fortunate.
And, after all our efforts, our girls ask nothing in return and are happy
with the best reward one could ever receive, a smile.
2nd Candle: Faith.
In the world we live in today, youth is constantly presented with difficult
and often frustrating obstacles, which we must overcome.
Often these problems seem too much for us, and we are left with a feeling of
hopelessness, a feeling that no one understands or is able to help.
Our organization does not encourage ay one specific religion, simply that our
members have faith in some Supreme Being of their own choice.
The bible on our altar is merely a symbol of all the books, and can be
replaced with another if the girls wish it so.
It is a comfort in our difficult times to know that there is someone watching
over you, someone who cares, who does understand and who is able to help.
3rd Candle: Leadership.
There was a time when a woman's place was in the home. The woman stayed home
with the children, cleaned the house all day, and had supper ready when her
husband came home from work. She did not attend college, and held an inferior
position to men.
Fortunately, that time has passed. We believe that the girls of today are the
leaders of tomorrow. Our members, while having fun, learn memorization skills,
public speaking, poise, confidence and many other valuable lessons, which they
will need later in life.
We encourage these skills, as it expressed in our motto, "For a Finer
American Womanhood."
4th Candle: Self-Worth.
It's not easy growing up female in America. We are constantly presented by
our media with images of how we are meant to be.
In every possible aspect we are given a picture of how we are
"supposed" to look, a picture few of us will even see in the mirror.
The despair, which this can create in a woman’s heart, is perhaps the most
pain she can ever know, and may destroy any confidence she has in herself.
Our organization gives it's members crucial tools which can help to restore
that confidence such as poise, public speaking, social skills and sisterhood.
It is truly something special to watch a young, timid girl blossom and gain
strength right before your eyes as we do.
When a girl leaves us she is no longer a girl but a woman, able to look into
a mirror and find pride and confidence in the reflection she sees.
5th Candle: Patriotism.
The Flag of our country: a symbol of power and of pride, of dignity and of
respect. This glorious symbol was painstakingly created by one of the most
patriotic women this country has ever known. Patriotism is defied many ways, the
emotional love for ones country, the willingness to do anything to support your
country. The Flag symbolizes that love and undying support of patriotism. It is
a symbol of strength for the weak, and compassion for the ill.
As the quote under the Statue of Liberty has emanated for over 100 years,
"Give us your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breath
free."
As members of Triangle, we are called to be patriotic, to love and honor our
Flag and Nation, to show undying support for our country when asked to, and to
symbolize that lave and respect by honoring the flag of our great nation. At
every meeting we salute our flag, and pledge our allegiance in honor of those
brave men and woman who have given their lives in it's name.
6th Candle: Sisterhood.
Sisterhood is eternal. To be a sister carries with it an awesome
responsibility towards not only your sister, but also yourself.
To be a true and good sister one must be able to both understand that petty
differences and tiffs will and do occur, but also must put aside whatever
differences you may have and work as one in times of trouble, need and sorrow.
At the same time, by being a steadfast and faithful sister, you are able to
revel in all joys and accomplishments that your sister achieves. In Triangle, we
learn to respect the power of sisterhood, and that strength ties us together
allowing us to accomplish more then we could have dreamed of.
Ending Candle: Deep within our heart
There lies a magic spark
That lights the fire of our imagination
And since the dawn of man
The strength of just "I Can"
Has brought together people of all nations
On the table before you lie the symbols of our organization. The moneybag,
symbolizing charity; the bible, symbolizing faith; the crown and gavel,
symbolizing leadership; the mirror, symbolizing self-worth; the flag,
symbolizing patriotism; and finally the rose, symbolizing sisterhood. When put
together these lessons form the foundation of a healthy life. They create a
spark within each of us, enabling us to challenge what is wrong in the world and
change it. The power to shine a light for our generation, to devote ourselves to
a higher level of understanding. They create a spark, capable of re-lighting the
brightest flames.