initiation

(ĭ-nĭshˌē-āˈshən)

1. a. The act or an instance of initiating.
   b. The process of being initiated.
   c. The condition of being initiated.
2. A ceremony, ritual, test, or period of instruction with which a new member is admitted to an organization or office or to knowledge.
3. The condition of being knowledgeable.