Omega Psi Phi Notes and Ritual Updated
Actual Questions and Correct Answers
Question 1
What does it cost to be a friend?
Correct Answer
- It costs not only time, affection, patience and love, but sometimes a man must
even lay down his life for his friend
Question 2
Bible verse for the Helmet of Salvation
Correct Answer
*Ephesians 6:17-Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is
the word of God.
*Isiah 59:17-For He [the LORD] put on righteousness like a coat of armor, And
salvation like a helmet on His head; He put on garments of vengeance for clothing
And covered Himself with zeal [and great love for His people] as a cloak
Question 3
The Crux of the whole matter is that?
Correct Answer
Life itself should be a series of attempts to accomplish specific projects. If these
projects are honorable, and no true Omega man will engage in any but an
honorable project, then one may well devote the best that is in him of mind, soul,
and body to their final accomplishment.
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,Question 4
10 Basic Tents of Our Omega Life
Correct Answer
1.) Franternity is our chosen way of life. 2.) By 2.Discretion, 3. Faith, 4. Obedience, 5.
Endurance, 6. and Courage we came into that the 7. Friendship is our constant
striving and eternal goal. To this end , the Formal Memorial service is to be 8.
Impressive, 9. Solemn and 10. Spiritual
Question 5
What did Apostle Paul say to Timothy?
Correct Answer
Endure hardness as a good soldier. 2 Timothy 2:3
Question 6
What does discretion mean?
Correct Answer
Saying the right thing in the right way, at the right time and place.
Question 7
The Star
Correct Answer
The Star represents keeping our aspirations high. The truth and Ad Astra per Aspera
is behind the star. The 5 points, on the star, represents D.F.O.E.C. Above the star in
the Epitome of Perseverence (Supreme Basileus).
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,Question 8
The Greek Letters
Correct Answer
Omega Psi Phi means "Friendship is essential to the soul." "Ophelema Philia Psukis"
is another way to pronounce it. They're a story between each letter and after the
Phi. The Story of Jonathan and David are located between the Omega and the Psi.
Dameion and Phythius are between Psi and Phi. The Story of Burroughs the slave is
behind the Phi. The Psi is our soul, where we are linked at and right behind it is
where the swords cross.
Question 9
Hymn of Courage
Correct Answer
Blessed be the tie that binds
Question 10
What does discretion require?
Correct Answer
That in the accomplishment of our project no innocent man, be he brother or not
shall be wronged by our activities.
Question 11
Story of a Slave named Burrows After the Phi?
Correct Answer
Rev. James Burrows was born a slave and lived in Northampton County, VA. One of
our most interesting historical facts is now revealed. He felt that he had been called
to preach. the future pastor master refused to allow him the privilege. so he then
conviced his master to permit him to come to Philadelphia to earn money to
purchase his freedom. His master agreed to this only after Samuel Bivins and his
cousin, John Bivins, who were freeman, put them selfs as a trade for the return of
James Burrows. After working a year and saving the money to by his freedom, the
money was sent. the bivins released i cureetly go to church with there neice, and
they returned to Philadelphia to assist in the work of the church. Reverend Burrows
had a successful pastorate was organized in 1841 and the church was removed from
Haviland Place to Pearl Street near 11th Strsted in the army as chaplain
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, Question 12
The significance of the oath
Correct Answer
Centralizes all the higher forces within one upon a great principle in the presence of
Almighty God.
Question 13
What are the penalties for forsaking Omega?
Correct Answer
Have my right hand lose her cunning and my tongue cleave to the roof of my
mouth
Question 14
What's the fraternity's aim?
Correct Answer
- To emphasize Christian Manhood and scholarly attainments
Question 15
What come ye here to do?
Correct Answer
to seek further knowledge of Omega, to learn tradition and to swear allegiance to
her cause
Question 16
What does the friendship of Omega teach?
Correct Answer
- Teaches us to go out of ourselves in order that a brother may be served.
- Teaches us to be willing to risk our lives in the effort of seving that of our brother,
for it is the covenant made in the presence of Almighty God, whereby one brother
becomes the custodian of the other.
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Actual Questions and Correct Answers
Question 1
What does it cost to be a friend?
Correct Answer
- It costs not only time, affection, patience and love, but sometimes a man must
even lay down his life for his friend
Question 2
Bible verse for the Helmet of Salvation
Correct Answer
*Ephesians 6:17-Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is
the word of God.
*Isiah 59:17-For He [the LORD] put on righteousness like a coat of armor, And
salvation like a helmet on His head; He put on garments of vengeance for clothing
And covered Himself with zeal [and great love for His people] as a cloak
Question 3
The Crux of the whole matter is that?
Correct Answer
Life itself should be a series of attempts to accomplish specific projects. If these
projects are honorable, and no true Omega man will engage in any but an
honorable project, then one may well devote the best that is in him of mind, soul,
and body to their final accomplishment.
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,Question 4
10 Basic Tents of Our Omega Life
Correct Answer
1.) Franternity is our chosen way of life. 2.) By 2.Discretion, 3. Faith, 4. Obedience, 5.
Endurance, 6. and Courage we came into that the 7. Friendship is our constant
striving and eternal goal. To this end , the Formal Memorial service is to be 8.
Impressive, 9. Solemn and 10. Spiritual
Question 5
What did Apostle Paul say to Timothy?
Correct Answer
Endure hardness as a good soldier. 2 Timothy 2:3
Question 6
What does discretion mean?
Correct Answer
Saying the right thing in the right way, at the right time and place.
Question 7
The Star
Correct Answer
The Star represents keeping our aspirations high. The truth and Ad Astra per Aspera
is behind the star. The 5 points, on the star, represents D.F.O.E.C. Above the star in
the Epitome of Perseverence (Supreme Basileus).
Page 2 of 36
,Question 8
The Greek Letters
Correct Answer
Omega Psi Phi means "Friendship is essential to the soul." "Ophelema Philia Psukis"
is another way to pronounce it. They're a story between each letter and after the
Phi. The Story of Jonathan and David are located between the Omega and the Psi.
Dameion and Phythius are between Psi and Phi. The Story of Burroughs the slave is
behind the Phi. The Psi is our soul, where we are linked at and right behind it is
where the swords cross.
Question 9
Hymn of Courage
Correct Answer
Blessed be the tie that binds
Question 10
What does discretion require?
Correct Answer
That in the accomplishment of our project no innocent man, be he brother or not
shall be wronged by our activities.
Question 11
Story of a Slave named Burrows After the Phi?
Correct Answer
Rev. James Burrows was born a slave and lived in Northampton County, VA. One of
our most interesting historical facts is now revealed. He felt that he had been called
to preach. the future pastor master refused to allow him the privilege. so he then
conviced his master to permit him to come to Philadelphia to earn money to
purchase his freedom. His master agreed to this only after Samuel Bivins and his
cousin, John Bivins, who were freeman, put them selfs as a trade for the return of
James Burrows. After working a year and saving the money to by his freedom, the
money was sent. the bivins released i cureetly go to church with there neice, and
they returned to Philadelphia to assist in the work of the church. Reverend Burrows
had a successful pastorate was organized in 1841 and the church was removed from
Haviland Place to Pearl Street near 11th Strsted in the army as chaplain
Page 3 of 36
, Question 12
The significance of the oath
Correct Answer
Centralizes all the higher forces within one upon a great principle in the presence of
Almighty God.
Question 13
What are the penalties for forsaking Omega?
Correct Answer
Have my right hand lose her cunning and my tongue cleave to the roof of my
mouth
Question 14
What's the fraternity's aim?
Correct Answer
- To emphasize Christian Manhood and scholarly attainments
Question 15
What come ye here to do?
Correct Answer
to seek further knowledge of Omega, to learn tradition and to swear allegiance to
her cause
Question 16
What does the friendship of Omega teach?
Correct Answer
- Teaches us to go out of ourselves in order that a brother may be served.
- Teaches us to be willing to risk our lives in the effort of seving that of our brother,
for it is the covenant made in the presence of Almighty God, whereby one brother
becomes the custodian of the other.
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