FLA Live: February Edition – Fraternal Webinar Series
| | Join us on Thursday, February 19 at 8:00 PM ET for the next edition of our monthly FLA Live! webinar series. Click on the button to register, learn this month's topics, and submit any questions. | | | |
REMINDER: MONTHLY COUNCIL SPOTLIGHT
Each month, as part of our FLA Live! Fraternal Webinar Series, we feature a council that is doing great things in the areas of membership growth, programs, evangelization, or faith formation. To keep this feature going we need to hear from you! If you know of a council doing great things in their parish or community (including your own) please email us at fraternaltraining@kofc.org and let us know so we can put the spotlight on them.
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FRATERNAL WEBINAR ARCHIVES
Missed a fraternal webinar? Visit our archive of fraternal webinars to view them on-demand.
| | February Council Audit No Longer Required | | Based on the changes noted HERE, councils are now required to submit only one annual audit due August 15. Additional information and resources related to the revised online Annual Audit Report will be released via all fraternal channels soon. We are pleased that this change will save our fraternal leaders countless man-hours. | | Now Available: New Into the Breach Series! | | |
A new, five-episode Into the Breach series is now available, along with resources to help you bring the series to council and Cor gatherings!
Into the Breach: The Dignity of Work explores the relationship between work and holiness, and the value we bring to work as Catholic men. The series can be viewed by individuals or in group settings. Resources include a study guide for small group discussion, a St. Joseph the Worker prayer card and promotional posters.
All episodes and resources are available at kofc.org/intothebreach.
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As we prepare to enter into the season of Lent, the Knights of Columbus offers many resources to help the men of your council and your parish grow in their spiritual lives.
Beginning Ash Wednesday, we will release weekly reflection videos with Father Jonathan Kalisch, O.P., and Renzo Ortega. In each video, they will reflect on the theme of sacrifice — what it means in the lives of Catholic men, husbands, and fathers. They will also include a Scripture passage, discuss the call to sacrifice as a Knight, and share a call to action for the week. Videos will be shared on kofc.org/Lent, YouTube and social media.
The Order’s Catholic Information Service also offers a variety of print resources that you, your council and your parish can benefit from this Lent. Here are a few highlights:
All CIS Lenten resources can be found here.
| | Announcing the new KofC.org | | |
Exciting update! We have just released a brand new KofC.org in English, with Spanish, French and Polish sites to follow at a later date.
This site is an important early step in our digital modernization efforts and features a section for Officers Resources, with significantly improved navigation and a search feature that will make it easier and faster for you to find what you need.
Please review these Frequently Asked Questions and walk through video for more information about the new website and how to navigate it.
| | Recruit a New Agent and Waive Your Council's Per Capita | | |
This year, councils who recruit at least one successful candidate who contracts as an agent and tenures for a minimum of 6 months will have all per capita fees* waived for the next two billing cycles. Full details on this council incentive can be found here.
Go to kofc.org/agentcareers to help you identify what a successful candidate for this career looks like. We have also created a KofC Agent Career folder on Supplies Online where you will find items for order and download that you can share with your council and community members.
These videos highlight what a career with the Knights looks like, to share at council meetings, on your council's social accounts and within your parish community:
Your Field Agent and General Agent should be a resource to you as well. Even if your council has a great agent, there may be a need for more agents in the greater area and the men of your council or parish could be a good fit.
* For insurance jurisdictions only. All per capita fees includes per capita as well as Catholic Advertising and Culture of Life assessments. All per capita fees will be waived in the next two billing cycles following confirmation of at least 6 months of tenure as an agent. This time is dated from the contracting of the agent NOT the date of application.
| | Go for Two Member Incentive Winners | | |
With Go For Two we launched an individual member recruiting incentive – any member who recruited 2 new members from 09/01/2025-12/31/2025 was entered into a drawing to win a grand prize of $1,500, with 10 second place winners to receive a custom Knights of Columbus football to commemorate this initiative.
The results are in! Click here to view the complete list.
| | Important Reminders for Successful Fraternal Leaders | |
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Visit kofc.org/training to locate online training for state, council, district and assembly officers. These training sessions are available on demand, and the average length of each one is only 30 minutes!
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Our helpful list of Suggested Training by Officer Role highlights the training sessions that are recommended for your officer position.
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Submit forms and process member transactions online for immediate updates. The Fraternal “How To” Video Library has many short tutorials to guide you through the process.
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Food for Families: Lent is the perfect liturgical season for participating in the Food for Families program. Consider hosting a 40 Cans for Lent activity with your council – each participant is encouraged to donate 1 food item for each day of Lent. For every $500 or 1,000 pounds of food donated, the Supreme Council will refund $100 back to the council – up to a maximum of $500 per council per fraternal year. Find more Information about successfully carrying out this program in your parish in this guide sheet.
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Gospel of Life: Through the Gospel of Life program, councils are encouraged to learn about the importance and significance of human life by studying pro-life materials. They are also encouraged to provide these educational resources to their parishes and wider community. One of the best ways to do this is by leading discussion groups with fellow Knights and parishioners by using the Knights of Columbus Gospel of Life Study Guide (#614). Consider running this program together with the next 40 Days for Life February 18 – March 29. For more information on 40 Days for Life, click here.
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The Fourth Degree will host the next District Master and Assembly quarterly training on April 20, 2026 at 8:00 PM EST: "Assembly year-end wrap up, preparing for the next fraternal year"
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We will invite the Vice Supreme Masters, District Masters, Faithful Navigators, and ALL Assembly Officers to this meeting.
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District Masters can email any questions to: Michael J. Porter, Fourth Degree Director of Training: MJPKNIGHT9282@AOL.COM
| | New FBE: Impacting the Hispanic Community | | |
We are excited to announce FBE: Financial Guidance that Protects Our Families.
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Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
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Time: 8:00 PM EST | 7:00 PM CST | 5:00 PM PST
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Language: Spanish with English subtitles
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Event Link: https://bit.ly/498upov
This Spanish Fraternal Benefit Event (with English subtitles) will feature “a deeper reflection on the financial principles that help guide and strengthen our Catholic families.” Inspiring and reinforcing our shared mission to uplift, support, and protect the families and communities we serve.
This event is open to all Hispanic and non-Hispanic members and their families. We encourage you to promote the event with your Hispanic councils, communities, and parishes! Click here for the Promotional Flyer and Social Media Graphic.
For any questions, contact the Hispanic Sales Team at Hispanicsalesteam@kofc.org
| | Our Humanitarian Aide in Ukraine Continues | | |
As the fourth anniversary of the war in Ukraine approaches on February 24, we continue to stand with our brother Knights in Ukraine, their families and communities. In the coming weeks, we'll share more on the impact you and others have made through crucial humanitarian aid.
As we approach this anniversary, please continue to pray for Ukraine. You can utilize this updated prayer card for council meetings and share with your members. Thank you for your support!
| | Employment Opportunities | | 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. | | Thank you for your service to the Order. If you have any questions or suggestions during your term, please email fraternalmission@kofc.org | | | | |
