OMEGA PSI PHI: FORMAL MEETINGS,
INITIATION, AND RITUALS. EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED
AND UPDATED)
Who presides over the annual or emergency meeting of the Fraternity? - ANS The Grand
Basileus
What is the seating arrangement for Ex-Grand Basilei during the Grand Conclave? - ANS They
shall be seated immediately behind the Grand Basileus.
What role does the Grand Marshal play during the Grand Conclave? - ANS The Grand Marshal
carries out requests of the Grand Basileus quietly.
What is the role of the Custodian of the Peace during meetings? - ANS To admit only
members of the Fraternity and those permitted by the Grand Conclave.
What must be observed during the meetings of the Chapters? - ANS Dignity and quietness.
What is the procedure for presenting candidates for membership? - ANS Candidates are
proposed and presented to the Committee on Membership for evaluation.
What happens after a candidate is approved by the Committee on Membership? - ANS The
candidate is voted upon as provided for in the Constitution and By-Laws.
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
,What is the status of a candidate after being elected? - ANS The candidate assumes the
status of a Neophyte.
What must a Neophyte memorize regarding the Fraternity? - ANS The names of the Founders
and the twenty words corresponding to the pearls on the Fraternity pin.
Who supervises all initiations? - ANS The District Representative or a designated brother.
What are the two parts of the initiatory ceremony? - ANS An outdoor (preliminary) ceremony
and an indoor (formal) ceremony.
What is the role of the Neophyte Commandant during initiation? - ANS To have complete
charge of the arrangements and execution of the initiation.
What is the responsibility of Chamberlains during initiation? - ANS To be in charge of the
Neophyte and obey the orders of the Neophyte Commandant.
What is the significance of the preliminary ceremony? - ANS To solemnly impress each step
and act upon the Neophyte.
What should be removed from sight when non-members are present at meetings? - ANS The
table containing the lights of Omega and other ritualistic emblems.
What is required of the Neophyte regarding the lives of outstanding Negroes? - ANS To know
in detail the life of two outstanding Negroes and memorize one from each of five fields.
What is the initiation fee? - ANS The fee that the candidate must return with the signed
pledge by a certain hour.
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, What is the first step in the initiation process? - ANS The Neophyte must report on time and
await the summons from his Chamberlain.
What is the purpose of the outdoor ceremony in the initiation process? - ANS To include
Neophytes mentioning the names of the Founders and the lives of two eminent Negroes.
Who is responsible for inspecting Chamberlains before initiation? - ANS The Neophyte
Commandant.
What is the significance of the names suggested for Neophytes to choose from? - ANS They
represent notable figures in history for the Neophyte to learn about.
What is expected of members during the Grand Conclave? - ANS To listen attentively and
participate in discussions.
What happens if a candidate expresses a desire to join the Fraternity? - ANS They receive the
Fraternity pledge for their signature.
What is the role of the Keeper of Records and Seal during meetings? - ANS To formally record
the candidate's name after initiation.
What must be done with the lights of Omega during meetings with non-members? -
ANS They must be removed from sight.
What is the expected behavior of members during deliberations? - ANS To move about as
little as possible and maintain quietness.
What is the role of the Chamberlain during the Neophyte initiation? - ANS The Chamberlain
hoodwinks the Neophyte, binds their hands, and assigns them a number.
What must Neophytes maintain during their assembly? - ANS Absolute silence.
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
INITIATION, AND RITUALS. EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED
AND UPDATED)
Who presides over the annual or emergency meeting of the Fraternity? - ANS The Grand
Basileus
What is the seating arrangement for Ex-Grand Basilei during the Grand Conclave? - ANS They
shall be seated immediately behind the Grand Basileus.
What role does the Grand Marshal play during the Grand Conclave? - ANS The Grand Marshal
carries out requests of the Grand Basileus quietly.
What is the role of the Custodian of the Peace during meetings? - ANS To admit only
members of the Fraternity and those permitted by the Grand Conclave.
What must be observed during the meetings of the Chapters? - ANS Dignity and quietness.
What is the procedure for presenting candidates for membership? - ANS Candidates are
proposed and presented to the Committee on Membership for evaluation.
What happens after a candidate is approved by the Committee on Membership? - ANS The
candidate is voted upon as provided for in the Constitution and By-Laws.
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
,What is the status of a candidate after being elected? - ANS The candidate assumes the
status of a Neophyte.
What must a Neophyte memorize regarding the Fraternity? - ANS The names of the Founders
and the twenty words corresponding to the pearls on the Fraternity pin.
Who supervises all initiations? - ANS The District Representative or a designated brother.
What are the two parts of the initiatory ceremony? - ANS An outdoor (preliminary) ceremony
and an indoor (formal) ceremony.
What is the role of the Neophyte Commandant during initiation? - ANS To have complete
charge of the arrangements and execution of the initiation.
What is the responsibility of Chamberlains during initiation? - ANS To be in charge of the
Neophyte and obey the orders of the Neophyte Commandant.
What is the significance of the preliminary ceremony? - ANS To solemnly impress each step
and act upon the Neophyte.
What should be removed from sight when non-members are present at meetings? - ANS The
table containing the lights of Omega and other ritualistic emblems.
What is required of the Neophyte regarding the lives of outstanding Negroes? - ANS To know
in detail the life of two outstanding Negroes and memorize one from each of five fields.
What is the initiation fee? - ANS The fee that the candidate must return with the signed
pledge by a certain hour.
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, What is the first step in the initiation process? - ANS The Neophyte must report on time and
await the summons from his Chamberlain.
What is the purpose of the outdoor ceremony in the initiation process? - ANS To include
Neophytes mentioning the names of the Founders and the lives of two eminent Negroes.
Who is responsible for inspecting Chamberlains before initiation? - ANS The Neophyte
Commandant.
What is the significance of the names suggested for Neophytes to choose from? - ANS They
represent notable figures in history for the Neophyte to learn about.
What is expected of members during the Grand Conclave? - ANS To listen attentively and
participate in discussions.
What happens if a candidate expresses a desire to join the Fraternity? - ANS They receive the
Fraternity pledge for their signature.
What is the role of the Keeper of Records and Seal during meetings? - ANS To formally record
the candidate's name after initiation.
What must be done with the lights of Omega during meetings with non-members? -
ANS They must be removed from sight.
What is the expected behavior of members during deliberations? - ANS To move about as
little as possible and maintain quietness.
What is the role of the Chamberlain during the Neophyte initiation? - ANS The Chamberlain
hoodwinks the Neophyte, binds their hands, and assigns them a number.
What must Neophytes maintain during their assembly? - ANS Absolute silence.
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
