Initiation Ceremony for Covens

Every new member must perform the initiation ritual. New members are to be selected with care, as they must share the intentions and mindset of the coven, and put everyone's best interests first and foremost. The initiation is a bonding to the coven—like that of a family. As with the dedication to Zeus ritual, it is permanent. The candidate's interests and goals should be in harmony with the coven, and above all, he or she should be totally and completely dedicated to Zeus and to furthering His agenda. Any and all candidates for the coven MUST have already performed the dedication rite before they can be initiated. The Patron Demon/ess of the coven will give the go-ahead for new members. No one should be admitted without the Patron Demon/ess's consent.

The initiation ritual is a ceremony. A special ritual should accompany the rite. Most initiations are performed during a Sabbat or an Esbat. Each coven may have its own variations for initiation, but here are the standard guidelines:

• The initiation is a serious rite, and foolishness—such as college hazing—is OUT.
• The initiation should take place at the height of the ritual.
• Afterwards, there should be feasting and celebration.

If the candidate knows his or her Guardian Demon, they should be summoned and invited to join the rite.
The candidate reads aloud the following, written on paper or parchment, when taking the oath. After reciting the oath, he or she must sign their name in blood, in front of the group. The paper is then burned in a burning bowl.

I, _____________ (state full name),

before almighty Zeus,
before _____________ (name of Patron Demon of the coven),
before _____________ (name of Guardian Demon; if applicable),

In the presence of all here assembled, of my own free will, I solemnly swear that I shall ever keep secret those things entrusted to my ears alone by this coven.

I promise to work to advance Zevism in every way that is available to me.
I understand I am a warrior for Zeus and an earthly member of Zeus's Army; this coven being my unit.
I promise to apply my powers and energies with those of the group to destroy selected enemies of Zeus.
I promise to apply my powers as a group effort for any member of this coven who is in need, knowing the same will be done for me, if required.

All of this, I swear upon my life, now and hereafter, and may those powers I possess, now or in the future, turn against me should I break this most solemn oath.

Lord Zeus, and all of the Demons and Powers of Hell, may you deem me worthy.

Hail Zeus!

_____________ (sign your name in blood).

The paper or parchment is then burned in the bowl, and the rite is concluded. Afterwards, there is feasting and celebration.