Super duper secret OA stuff Flashcards
Who is Kichkinet, Nutiket, Meteu, and Allowat Sakima?
Kichkinet is your guide in the ceremonies. He symbolizes helpfulness and friendliness.
Nutiket is the guard of the Circle. He upholds the tradition of cheerfulness.
Meteu is the medicine man and representative of brotherhood. He reminds us of our
need to love one another.
Allowat Sakima, the mighty chief, symbolizes service. From him, you accepted the Obligation of the Order.
What tokens did the four ceremonial principals reveal to you in the pre-Ordeal, and what did they represent?
Nutiket gave the bow to Allowat Sakima as a token of liveliness and flexibility under stress, the principle of cheerfulness.
Meteu gave the bowstring to Allowat Sakima as a token of the ties of Brotherhood also symbolized by the rope in the Ordeal ceremony.
Allowat Sakima strung the bow uniting brotherhood and cheerfulness for service and drew an arrow from a quiver as a token that your election separated you from your fellows for something higher.
Allowat Sakima asked you to test the bow as a sign of willingness to test the dedication to Scout ideals, which led to your election.
Kichkinet shot the arrow upward, symbolizing the pathway you will follow if your dedication is unwavering.
What are the tests of the Ordeal, and what do they illustrate?
The night alone focuses attention on your need for courage and self-reliance on the trail ahead.
Your pledge of silence emphasizes the continuing need for you to spend time in thoughtful silence.
The scant food test illustrates self-denial.
The day of work indicates your willingness to serve, even if it is under great hardship.
What are the three symbolic preparations for the Obligation?
Before you entered the circle, you placed your hand on the shoulder of the candidate ahead of you to indicate your intention to continue in service to your own Scout unit.
Kichkinet, seeing that you all had the same purpose, symbolized this bond of brotherhood by binding you all together with the rope.
Finally, upon Allowat Sakima’s direction, Kichkinet asked you to advance before the fire of cheerfulness.
What is the tradition given us by Uncas as described in the legend?
The legend tells how the peaceful lives of the Lenni Lenape Indians were threatened by neighboring tribes and distant enemies.
Uncas cheerfully offered his help despite the negative attitudes of everyone around him.
His self-sacrificing service saved the tribe from annihilation.
What is the significance of Allowat Sakima’s description of the Arrow in the Ordeal ceremony?
The various qualities attributed to the Arrow are ingredients of leadership.
Fulfilling the Obligation points the way to real leadership within the Order of the Arrow.
What is Ordeal membership?
Ordeal membership is a time of trial, during which your understanding of the tradition of the Arrow will be tested.
By striving to fulfill your Obligation, you provide the higher vision of Brotherhood, Cheerfulness, and Service to your fellow Scouts.
When are you ready to accept Brotherhood membership in the Order?
You are ready for Brotherhood when the Spirit of Cheerful Service becomes almost second nature to you, and you are fulfilling the Obligation without much thought.
What is the purpose of writing a letter to the Lodge Secretary when seeking Brotherhood?
The purpose of the letter is to demonstrate how your attainment of Brotherhood would help the Lodge.
It should not be a selfish act but rather a token of your participation and dedication to cheerful service.
What are the requirements for memorization when seeking Brotherhood?
Memorization of the Obligation and Song is required.
Don’t worry about memorizing the melody to the song; the focus is on understanding the words and their significance.
