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VOLUME 137 | December 4, 2025 | KOFC.ORG/FORMEMBERS

Join us on Thursday, December 18, at 8:00 PM ET for the next edition of our monthly FLA Live! webinar series. In this special edition of FLA Live we are spotlighting your council Christmas programs! Learn how fellow councils are making the most of the Advent and Christmas seasons, and tune in for a special Christmas message from all at the Knights of Columbus Fraternal Mission Department.

Click on the button below to register. And remember, if you can't join us live, the webinar will be available on-demand after, to watch at your convenience.

Based on the changes noted below, councils are now required to submit only one annual audit due August 15:

Resolution 402 was passed by the delegates of the 2025 Supreme Council Meeting in Washington, DC which changed Section 145 of the Charter Constitution and Laws, to require the Board of Trustees to “audit the accounts of the Financial Secretary and Treasurer and report thereon annually to their council, according to rules set by the Board of Directors.”

Subsequently, the Board of Directors voted that these audits are to be based on the period from July 1 to June 30, with the Annual Audit Report due to the Supreme Council on August 15. This change takes effect for the 2025-2026 fraternal year, meaning that no council audit is required for February 2026 and the next council audit is due August 15, 2026.

Additional information and resources related to the revised online Annual Audit Report will be released via all fraternal channels in January. We are pleased that this change will save our fraternal leaders countless man-hours. 

The Vivat Jesus Spiritual Planner for 2026 is now available! Designed to help men develop and maintain a daily prayer routine, your council is encouraged to buy copies in bulk via Supplies Online (20 books for $100). Individual copies are available at shopcatholicinfo.com for $7.99 each.



This year’s edition is updated with a special emphasis on giving men a space to plan their prayer routine. Additionally, the book is now in a larger format. Many men have reported to us how transformative Vivat Jesus has been in their faith life. Please consider ordering this year’s edition in bulk so we can help supercharge the prayer lives of as many men as possible!

With less than a month left in the member recruitment incentive we want to share a message from six-time Pro Bowler, Super Bowl champion and Knight of Columbus Matt Birk:

As a reminder, Knights who recruit two men between Sept. 1 and Dec. 31, 2025, will be entered into a drawing to receive a cash prize of $1,500!* Ten second-place winners will receive a customized, K of C-branded football. Knights who recruit four men in that time frame will be entered into the drawing twice. Details can be found here.

We also encourage you to share this video on your social media platforms, to help create buzz around joining the Knights!

* For insurance jurisdictions only. Cash prize is in USD. Other restrictions apply.

Since their release this fall, Membership Enrollment cards have aided council recruiting efforts, especially Church Drives. It’s important that when your council uses Membership Enrollment cards that you have a plan to follow up with each man who completes one.

• First, reread through the Membership Outreach Steps to review the process for membership drive success with the new Membership Enrollment Card!
• When entering the information from the Membership Enrollment Card into the online join application, be mindful of what time you do that as that’s when a confirmation email will be sent to the prospect. For example, if you’re entering the information late at night, the prospect might not see the email until the next day. If you can enter the information in the morning or early afternoon, that’s usually best.
• Within 48 hours of entering the information from the Membership Enrollment Card on kofc.org/join, call the prospective member to ensure he’s received and clicked on his Confirmation Code. Additionally, remind him of any upcoming council events and the date of the Exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity.
• When you call to follow up with a prospect, you can also ask if he has any questions about membership in the Knights of Columbus or about life in your council. He may have second thoughts and that’s why he hasn’t confirmed his membership. Use this as an opportunity to reassure him in his decision to become a Knight!
• A member who joins with a Membership Enrollment Card is no different than any other member who has joined your council. Be sure to welcome him the same way you would any other member of your council.

As a reminder, Membership Enrollment Cards and Material can be found on Supplies Online under Membership & Recruitment >> Membership Enrollment Cards. 

Our Advent reflection video series is underway. New videos are posted on each Friday of Advent to prepare for the coming Sunday. Visit and share this link to prepare the way for the Lord this Christmas.

When Brad Wolf, a past grand knight of Ketteler Council 1824 in Windthorst, Texas, passed away suddenly in 2023, his decision to obtain a Knights of Columbus insurance policy became a lifeline for his family — allowing his wife, Dena, and their daughter, Riley, to remain in their home, free from the fear of financial hardship. “That’s what the Knights of Columbus is all about,” said Michael Bryant, Wolf’s insurance agent. “We’re there to assist that person that is left behind, to make sure that they're cared for, for the rest of their life.”

In their story, the vision of Blessed Michael McGivney comes alive once more: that no widow or orphan should be left without protection, and that love and faith can endure even in the face of loss. Consider sharing this story with the members in your councils and help them protect their families from the financial hardship that could unfold in the case of a tragedy.

Visit kofc.org/training to locate online training for state, council, district and assembly officers, an archive of fraternal webinars, and important resources that will assist you in navigating your leadership role.

Is your council looking for ways to engage council members and their families? The Programs and Engagement Training page on kofc.org will provide you with the know-how to plan programs that will be of interest to current members and help you to attract new members, all while providing meaningful ways to support your parish and community. There is even a training session that focuses on introducing families to the Knights, in order to encourage every member and his family to get involved.

For your convenience, our helpful list of Suggested Training by Officer Role highlights the training sessions that are recommended for your officer position. Training is reviewed on a continuing basis, so you will always get the most up-to-date information. Best of all, these on-demand sessions are available to view at any time, on your own schedule, and the average length of each session is only 30 minutes!

District Deputy

• Schedule your district midyear meeting. This should be held as soon as possible after your jurisdiction midyear meeting. Our recommended agenda will ensure your meeting is effective and efficient.
• Verify your councils have submitted forms 185, 365 and 1295. These are the minimum requirements for a healthy and sustainable council.
• Please continue to spearhead the collection of essential Cor council data, specifically:
• Council EFF Director Submission Form
• Cor Quarterly Report Form  

Grand Knight

• Start making plans to attend your district midyear meeting and ensure that all of your key council officers are able to attend.
• Appoint a committee to work with the Financial Secretary on updating member contact information. It is essential that a council have a valid phone number and email address for every member on the roster. Use personal contacts, parish directories, internet searches, etc. to help gather the information.
• Please ensure that Council EFF Directors are given dedicated time at council meetings and an appropriate budget allocation.
• Advent is here! Consider using the Advent suggestions available in Cor Central, including weekly Advent Video Reflections by Dr. Jonathan Reyes.
• Thank you to all Grand Knights who have submitted the Council EFF Director Submission Form this fraternal year. If you haven't completed this form, please do so as soon as possible so we can include your Council EFF Director in all Cor communications.
• Once submitted, Council EFF Directors will receive a weekly series of 6-8 Cor onboarding emails filled with practical tips and planning tools.

Financial Secretary

• The Member Billing section of Officers Online provides an easy and cost-effective way for councils to process dues assessments. Your council can save time and money by using this tool. Learn more by watching our short tutorials.
• Send the Individual Member Worksheet (#1728A) to council members for reporting their volunteer hours and charitable donations made during the year on behalf of your council. This information is necessary for completion of the Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity (#1728) due January 31.

Fourth Degree

• The Fourth Degree will host the next training session in January.
• District Master and Assembly quarterly training will be on January 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM EST: "Programs that activate and motivate your assembly members, and grow your assembly (membership and retention)."
• We will invite the Vice Supreme Masters, District Masters, Faithful Navigators, and ALL Assembly Officers to this meeting.
• District Masters can email any questions to: Michael J. Porter, Fourth Degree Director of Training: MJPKNIGHT9282@AOL.COM

Global Wheelchair Mission

The Global Wheelchair Mission program provides an opportunity to engage your entire parish in a meaningful charitable activity. Use the steps provided in the Wheelchair Sunday Guidebook to successfully collect donations and help provide the gift of mobility to those in need.

View this video that shows how proceeds from Canadian Wheelchair Foundation were used for wheelchairs in Nigeria.

ASAP (Aid and Support After Pregnancy)

Help to build a culture of life by supporting mothers and their children through ASAP. Over $1.8 million has been donated to pregnancy centers and maternity homes so far this fraternal year! For every $500 your council donates, Supreme will donate another $100 (up to $400). To learn how your council can participate and find a local pregnancy resource center to support, visit kofc.org/asap. 

Watch this video to see how councils in Maryland supported a local maternity home! 

• Advent is here! Consider using the Advent suggestions available in Cor Central, including weekly Advent Video Reflections by Dr. Jonathan Reyes.
• Cor Startup Videos: Five new startup videos have been added to accompany the Cor Startup Guide, designed to simplify the process of launching and sustaining Cor. 
• Check out the latest Cor formation materials, including the Eucharist Cor Session Guide, Pope Francis: The Joy of the Gospel Cor Session Guide, and Freedom and Faithfulness. 

In collaboration with Christ in the City, this three-part video series equips Knights of Columbus members and councils with insights and practical tools for serving those most in need. Drawing on real stories and missionary experience, the series explores the many faces of poverty, the importance of reconciling relationships, and simple ways to build authentic encounters rooted in Christ’s love. Together, these videos invite Knights to go deeper in their mission of charity—bringing hope, dignity, and faith to the poor in their communities.

The Knights of Columbus Fraternal Mission Department has fantastic job opportunities. Visit https://careers.kofc.org/ to find one that matches your skills and goals.

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