Ceremonies are an essential part of the Order of the Arrow. The lodge and chapter’s conduct various ceremonies throughout the year. If you are interested in having a ceremony conducted for your unit, please contact your Chapter Adviser or Chapter Chief.
If you are interested in serving in a ceremony, email committee@madockawanda.org and our lodge officers will connect you with more information!
Some of the ceremonies on this page and on the national OA page are safeguarded to maintain the mysterious aspect of ceremonies. These safeguards are detailed below. All passwords are lowercase with no spaces.
Ordeal Safeguard: Admonition
Brotherhood Safeguard: Have You Seen The Arrow?
Vigil Safeguard: Watchwords
The Order of the Arrow utilizes three nationally standardized ceremonies for Ordeal, Brotherhood, and Vigil Honor memberships using themes, stories, and symbols centered on American Indian traditions. It also utilizes symbolic progression. This is done to keep the sense of mystery surrounding the ceremonies and their various symbols. There is an element of mystery in the ceremonies for the sake of its effect on the participants. The three membership ceremonies are only allowed to be performed in front of Arrowmen, depending on which honor they currently hold.
There are a variety of additional ceremonies which the lodge can be requested to conduct. All ceremonies conducted by the lodge are meant to in some manner be solemn and meaningful, providing words of wisdom to all who witness them. Other ceremonies our lodge can co
Arrow of Light Ceremony. Cub Scout Packs may request to have the Order of the Arrow conduct their Arrow of Light Ceremony. Webelos will be presented with their Arrow of Light award in a very unique and interesting way. This ceremony may be done in conjunction with the Cross-Over Ceremony.
Cross-Over Ceremony. The Order of the Arrow’s Cross-Over Ceremony will help Webelos better understand the values of Scouting, well also giving them a unique experience at such a young age. This ceremony may be done in conjunction with the Arrow of Light Ceremony.
Eagle Scout Ceremony. Arrowmen who have earned the rank of Eagle Scout may request to have the Order of the Arrow conduct this ceremony at their Eagle Scout Court of Honor. This ceremony will allow the new Eagle Scouts to reflect on their Scouting journey, and to present their parent pins, and mentor pins in a unique way.
Broken Arrow Ceremony. The Broken Arrow Ceremony is a special service for those Arrowmen who have passed away. This ceremony can be conducted at a memorial or funeral of the deceased Arrowmen at the family's request.
If you wish to request the lodge to conduct a ceremony, please email our lodge adviser at adviser@madockawanda.org and we can arrange for our ceremonialists to attend your event.
