Core Values
Our fraternity has seven core values. These values are truely at the core of each brother's character and person. Each day, we strive to live out our values. By living out these values, a Lambda Chi is able to become a man among men and do the best for his family, friends, brothers, and community.
Loyalty
Bear true faith and allegiance to Lambda Chi Alpha, the chapter, and your brothers.
Duty
Fulfill all of your obligations.
Respect
Treat people as they should be treated.
Service & Stewardship
Put the welfare of Lambda Chi Alpha, the chapter, and the brothers and associate members before your own. Know that as a brother or associate member you will make an impact on people's lives by giving back.
Honor
Live all of the values. Be an honorable person.
Integrity
Do what is right all of the time. Walk the talk.
Personal Courage
Demonstrate the courage of your convictions.
Open Mottos
Per Crucem Crescens
χαλεπὰ τὰ καλά
Vir Quisque Vir
Crescent in the Cross
Naught Without Labor
Every Man a Man
Symbols
Lambda Chi Alpha's seal serves the same purpose as the impression made by the signet rings of historic kings, and its purpose is to identify General Fraternity documents and publications. The design consists of the cross and crescent upon which is superimposed a shield bearing the letters of the Fraternity, above all of which appears a Gothic circle bearing in Greek the inscription, "Seal of the Brotherhood of Lambda Chi Alpha."
The cross & crescent is a central element of Lambda Chi Alpha’s Ritual. Symbolizing everlasting growth, the cross & crescent demonstrates every member’s continual pursuit of Christian values. The Lambda Chi Alpha creed best describes this imagery: "The crescent is our symbol – pure, high, ever growing and the cross is our guide – denoting service, sacrifice, and even suffering and humiliation before the world, bravely endured if need be, in following that ideal."
All college fraternities have a Coat of Arms but few institutions have created their design with such faithful adherence to the laws of the ancient art of heraldry as Lambda Chi Alpha. Each part of the Lambda Chi Alpha coat of arms has a special meaning, the details of which are explained during the Initiation Ritual. Many of the public meanings of the symbols on the coat of arms are explained during the Associate Member Ceremony.
The associate member pin embodies the official badge of Theta Kappa Nu, as well as the original pin of Lambda Chi Alpha. The original Lambda Chi Alpha pin was a Gothic arch, but with the union of the two fraternities, this was superimposed upon the triangles composing the official badge of Theta Kappa Nu. Thus, all meaning of Theta Kappa Nu's symbolism was added to the Lambda Chi Alpha emblem.
The badge is a pearl-set crescent with horns turned toward the left, and enclosing a monogram of the Greek letters Lambda, Chi, and Alpha. The center of the crescent bears the Greek letters Delta Pi in gold on a black enamel. A variety of jewels may be selected for the Lambda.
Purple, green, and gold are the official colors of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity.
The white rose is the official flower of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity.