ALPHA BETA KAPPA CHAPTER
KAPPA DELTA PI
INTERNATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY IN EDUCATION

AFFIRMATION

PLEASE COMPLETE THIS FORM AFTER YOU HAVE
WATCHED THE INITIATION PRESENTATION ALL THE WAY THROUGH

THESE AFFIRMATIONS ARE THE SAME AS THE ONES
IN THE REGULAR INITIATION CEREMONY

YOU MUST AFFIRM THESE PROMISES BEFORE THE CHAPTER MAY
CERTIFY YOU AS HAVING BEEN INITIATED.

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THE PURPOSE OF MEMBERSHIP IN THE SOCIETY

Membership implies fostering the high ideals of the education profession by assuming trusteeship of a rich professional legacy. It is our privilege and duty as educators to transmit this legacy.

Candidate, do you accept the responsibility of transmitting this legacy?

If so you will type, “I do.”

THE PRINCIPLES OF THE SOCIETY

Education is a vital societal force that encourages universal welfare and individual progress. Education is the cornerstone of democracy and the foundation for personal fulfillment. Honor societies conduct rituals and ceremonies to impress upon their members the ideals and duties to which they adhere. Members of Kappa Delta Pi have cherished the Society’s Ideals and accepted the concepts of duty established when the organization was founded. New members of Kappa Delta Pi should be aware of the duties which education imposes and uphold the Ideals of the Society.

THE FOUR IDEALS OF THE SOCIETY

I. FIDELITY TO HUMANITY

The first Ideal is that of Fidelity to Humanity. This Ideal implies faith in the potential of human beings and in the improvement of the human condition through education; compassion in the contacts one has, as an educator, with humanity; and dedication to the concept that through continuous education based upon equal opportunity, persons of all ages, races, and creeds will find increased opportunity for experiencing more meaningful lives. All of this is implied in the Ideal of Fidelity to Humanity.

Candidate, do you accept this Ideal of Fidelity to Humanity?

If so you will type, “I do.”

II. SCIENCE

The second is the Ideal of Science.This Ideal implies that, as an educator, one will be faithful to the cause of free inquiry and strive to eliminate prejudice and superstition by withholding judgment until accurate and adequate evidence is obtained. One will not distort evidence to support a favorite theory; not be blinded by the new or spectacular; nor condemn the old simply because it is old. All of this is implied in the Ideal of Science.

Candidate, do you accept this Ideal of Science?

If so you will type, “I do.”

III. SERVICE

The third Ideal is that of Service. This Ideal is the very essence of education which seeks advancement, not merely for self, but for society as well. The incentive of the great educators of the world has been their desire to serve humanity. Service in education implies living so that others are strengthened and inspired, and striving for the achievement of justice, peace, and a better way of life for all. All of this is implied in the Ideal of Service.

Candidate, do you accept this Ideal of Service?

If so you will type, “I do.”

IV. TOIL

The final Ideal is that of Toil—the will to do the task that must be done whether the task pleases one or not, and faith in the social necessity and intrinsic reward of the education profession. It implies working with such faith and zeal that others are won to the cause of education. If one life has been given greater freedom and nobler vision, toil has not been in vain. All of this is implied in the Ideal of Toil.

Candidate, do you accept this Ideal of Toil?

If so you will type, “I do.”

Our Society’s emblem incorporates the scroll, the stylus, the beehive, and the characters K (Kappa) Δ (Delta), Π (Pi). Many of the treasures of antiquity, which form the foundation of modern education, rest upon scrolls of papyrus. The golden scroll, therefore, is the foundation of our emblem. The shaft running through the scroll is the stylus, the first instrument known to be used in making letters and figures. The beehive symbolizes toil. The characters, K (Kappa) Δ (Delta), Π (Pi) represent our motto—Knowledge, Duty, Power—words expressing the entire meaning of our educational ideals.

The purpose and Ideals of Kappa Delta Pi are now known to you. Are you ready to assume the obligation of membership in Kappa Delta Pi?

If so you will type, “I am.”

Please read the following aloud: I promise to abide by the Constitution and Bylaws of Kappa Delta Pi and to cooperate to expand the influence of its purpose and Ideals.

I now declare you members of Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education, pledged to be faithful to its Ideals, and worthy to enter into the bonds of fellowship with its members. Please save your responses and email this as an attachment to Dr. Moch at y 11/18/2015.