Fraternal Leader Advisory

November 2026

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FLA Live: November Edition – Fraternal Webinar Series

Please join us for the next FLA Live! webinar on Thursday, November 19th, at 8:00 pm Eastern. This episode will feature an in-depth briefing on the council officer / director changes approved at the last Supreme Convention. The Sisters of Life will share their vision for the 5th annual Life Fest this January and talk about the specific opportunities where your council can make a real difference. And don’t miss the amazing work being done by this month’s Council Spotlights!

Go For Two More – Member Recruitment Incentive

Last year the Supreme Knight called on every Knight to invite two men to join the Order, and you answered. This year, we are calling on all Knights again to continue to extend the hand of brotherhood and Go For Two More!

Members who recruit two men between September 1st and December 31st, 2026 will be entered into a drawing to receive a cash prize of $2,000! Ten second-place winners will receive a customized Knights branded football jersey. Full details can be found here.

Join & Serve Challenge

To continue our efforts in expanding our charitable impact and extending the invitation to more Catholic men, Membership Growth and Programs have teamed up once again to bring you the Join & Serve Challenge!

To qualify councils must fulfill their entire membership quota by November 30^th and participate in the Food for Families program (min. $500 or 1,000 lb donated).

Your Prize Includes

8 custom embroidered KofC aprons
8 custom embroidered KofC baseball hats
Plus, a bragging rights competition – councils who submit photos of their gear in action will be entered in for a chance to win a $200 gift certificate to Knights Gear!

Full details on the incentive and prize can be found here.

* For insurance jurisdictions only. Other restrictions apply.

Free Access to “For Greater Glory” Film

Host a free showing of For Greater Glory at your parish hall: Receive free access to this PG-rated film and host a movie night for council members, families and the entire parish. The links to request free access and an accompanying discussion guide will be available soon – additional information will be provided.
Pray the Cristero Centennial Novena: Share this 9-day digital novena, which tells the story of each of the nine Knights of Columbus Mexican Martyrs and calls upon their intercession. Anyone can register to receive the daily prayers directly by email. Sign up and share.

2026 Financial Protection Survey

Please encourage your council members to complete the survey. This is their chance to update their information so we can better bring them the financial protection they deserve. Complete the survey.

Using this flyer to promote this at your next council meeting and sending a simple email reminder from you to your council can go a long way toward making sure your brother Knights complete the survey.

Every Knight who completes the survey will be entered into a drawing for a Knights of Columbus RTIC® cooler, with several chances to win!*

*No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Only current members of Knights of Columbus who respond to the survey are eligible. KofC employees and agents will be excluded from the drawing. The cooler giveaway starts September 1st and ends December 11th, 2026. Winners are selected by random drawing. Odds of winning are approximately one in five thousand. Winners will be notified on December 16th, 2026. This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by or associated with Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn

Life Fest 2027 – Tickets on Sale Now

Join us on Friday, January 22, 2027 for Life Fest 2027 at the Daughters of the American Revolution’s Constitution Hall, just one block away from the National Mall. This new location will make it even easier for pro-lifers to attend and make it to the March for Life afterwards, which will begin on the National Mall after Life Fest concludes. We hope to see you there!

Space is limited in Constitution Hall, and we anticipate many groups will take advantage of its accessibility to the National Mall and public transportation. Tickets are now available.

Incentives & Events

Go For Two More – Member Recruitment Incentive

Join & Serve Challenge

To qualify councils must fulfill their entire membership quota by November 30^th and participate in the Food for Families program (min. $500 or 1,000 lb donated).

Your Prize Includes

8 custom embroidered KofC aprons
8 custom embroidered KofC baseball hats
Plus, a bragging rights competition – councils who submit photos of their gear in action will be entered in for a chance to win a $200 gift certificate to Knights Gear!

Full details on the incentive and prize can be found here.

New promotional material can be found on the Supply Store in the Food for Families folder and in the Asset Library!

* For insurance jurisdictions only. Other restrictions apply.

Free Access to “For Greater Glory” Film

In commemoration of the 100-year anniversary of the Cristero War, we are pleased to provide you with new resources to share the story of the Mexican Martyrs, nine of whom were members of the Knights of Columbus. We invite you to take two important actions to introduce these Saints who gave their lives for Christ and the Church to your council, prospective Knights, families and parishioners:

1. Host a free showing of For Greater Glory at your parish hall: Receive free access to this PG-rated film and host a movie night for council members, families and the entire parish. Make a special effort to invite parishioners and Catholic men who may be interested in joining your council. Use our discussion guide following the film. The links to request free access and to view the discussion guide will be available soon – additional information will be provided.

2. Pray the Cristero Centennial Novena: Share this 9-day digital novena, which tells the story of each of the nine Knights of Columbus Mexican Martyrs and calls upon their intercession. Anyone can register to receive the daily prayers directly by email. Additional resources are available on Supplies Online. Sign up and share.

Life Fest 2027 – Tickets on Sale Now

Space is limited in Constitution Hall, and we anticipate many groups will take advantage of its accessibility to the National Mall and public transportation. Tickets are now available.

Training & Webinars

FLA Live: November Episode – Fraternal Webinar Series

This month's Council Spotlight is council 9215 in Midland, Texas.

Click on the button to register, learn this month’s topics, and submit any questions.

Reminder for Council Spotlight Submissions

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. In order to keep this feature going we need to hear from you!

Additionally, for our December episode, we want to feature your councils' Advent and Christmas stories! If your council has a heartfelt story, successful membership drive, or inspiring program please email fraternaltraining@kofc.org for a chance to be interviewed and featured!

Training for Council and District Leaders

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 is only 30 minutes! Suggested Training by Officer Role is a great place to get started.

Grand Knights and Financial Secretaries can find targeted training on the Council Officer Training page.
Training to assist District Deputies in fulfilling their roles and responsibilities can be found on the District and State Officer Training page.

Fraternal Webinar Archives

Missed a fraternal webinar? Visit our archive of fraternal webinars to view them on-demand.

Plan for Advent and Christmas Activities

The fall season is a great time to plan Christmas activities! Begin your council preparations for Advent and Christmas with the helpful video found on the Programs and Engagement training page.

Training for Member Management and Member Billing

View the short training videos on how to get the most out of Member Management and Member Billing on officers online.

Programs

Build-a-Bed

The Build-a-Bed program is off to a great start! So far this year, 952 volunteers have supported 27 events and built more than 350 beds for children in need. Contact a Sleep in Heavenly Peace Chapter near you to get involved: Canadian Chapters | US Chapters. Additional information and resources can be found here.

Consecration to the Holy Family

December 27 is the Feast of the Holy Family. Bring families closer to Jesus, the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Joseph by organizing a group consecration to the Holy Family. Click here for resources and ideas on how to run the event.

Pilgrim Icon Program

Nov. 22 is the Feast of Christ the King and the perfect day to promote and run the Pilgrim Icon Program or distribute Home Enthronement materials to families. All resources for these activities can be found for download or purchase at kofc.org/sacredheart. Additionally, Sacred Heart Holy Hour materials are available for free on Supplies Online.

Free Throw Championship

Basketball season is here! Organize a Free Throw Contest by contacting your local schools to schedule a competition date. Information about the program, including submission deadlines and a guide to run a contest can be found in the Free Throw Guidebook.

Hockey Challenge

This fraternal year, the Hockey Challenge will now feature international winners, aligning the program with the Free Throw and Soccer Challenge competitions and providing participants with an even greater opportunity for recognition.

Hockey Challenge kits are available on Supplies Online. Additional program resources, including hockey balls, hockey pucks, and hockey plaques, are also available for purchase. District Deputies may order Hockey Challenge medals at no cost.

For more information about the program, click here.

Holy Hour for Life with Our Lady of Guadalupe

The Holy Hour for Life with Our Lady of Guadalupe calls upon councils to organize adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and a special prayer service to ask for Our Lady’s intercession for the pro-life cause. Click here for resources to run this program. Resources are also available in the Faith in Action section of Supplies Online.

Forms & Resources

2026 Financial Protection Survey

The Financial Protection Survey has been sent to members!

Every Knight who completes the survey will be entered into a drawing for a Knights of Columbus RTIC® cooler, with several chances to win!*

Tip: Want to earn the Founders’ Award? Your council members’ participation in the survey can be helpful, as it can lead them to meet with their field agent. To earn the Founders’ Award, a number equal to 10% of Associate members on the July 1 council roster must meet individually with a field agent for a financial review (minimum of five and maximum of fifteen).

New Marketing Materials Now on the Canadian Supply Store!

Check out the latest materials available on the supply store, including membership recruitment posters, event marketing materials, social assets, and more. Additionally, don't forget to share Canadian content from the official K of C channels to your local council pages to inform members and to attract the interest of potential new members.

Free Access to “For Greater Glory” Film

Host a free showing of For Greater Glory at your parish hall: Receive free access to this PG-rated film and host a movie night for council members, families and the entire parish. Make a special effort to invite parishioners and Catholic men who may be interested in joining your council. Use our discussion guide following the film. The links to request free access and to view the discussion guide will be available soon – additional information will be provided.
Pray the Cristero Centennial Novena: Share this 9-day digital novena, which tells the story of each of the nine Knights of Columbus Mexican Martyrs and calls upon their intercession. Anyone can register to receive the daily prayers directly by email. Additional resources are available on Supplies Online. Sign up and share

Officers Online Access

Officers and Program Personnel that were in a role for the 2025-2026 Fraternal Year that had access to Officers Online will continue to have access to Officers Online under the same Username, as long as they are in an officer role with access.

To clarify the status of your account, please use the ACCOUNT ASSISTANT link under the SIGN IN button. If you know your Username, but can’t remember your password, use the PASSWORD RESET option in the same location. For further assistance, please contact Customer Service at 800-380-9995.

Star Award Changes

Changes to the Star Council Award

The Star Council Award recognizes outstanding achievement in membership, insurance and council programs and activities. Some of the requirements have changed. They include:

Administrative

In order to ensure that a council has fulfilled all administrative requirements, they must submit the online Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity (#1728), Report of Officers Chosen for the Term (#185), Service Program Personnel Report (#365), and Annual Audit (#1295).

Columbian Award

The requirements for the Columbian Award have changed significantly. Award requirements can be found here:

Training for the 2026-27 Columbian Award can be accessed here.

Founders’ Award

To earn the Founders’ Award, a number equal to 10% of Associate members on the July 1 council roster must meet individually with a field agent for a financial review (minimum of five and maximum of fifteen). A financial review with an insurance agent is a personalized check-in to evaluate your current financial protection, identify gaps or changes in your needs, and ensure your insurance and long-term financial strategies still align with your goals, family, and future plans.

Training for the 2026-27 Founders’ Award can be accessed here.

For a list of all the requirements to earn the Star Council Award, go to kofc.org/star.

Changes to the Star District Award

Some of the requirements for the Star District Award have changed. They include:

At least two councils in the district earn the Star Council Award. Districts with one council are not eligible.
Every council in district must submit the Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity (#1728), Report of Officers Chosen for the Term (#185), Service Program Personnel Report (#365), and Annual Audit (#1295).

For a list of all requirements to earn the Star District Award, go to kofc.org/star.

Grand Knight

Highlights for Grand Knights

Confirm that your council has submitted the Annual Council Audit Report (#1295). If not, do so immediately - use the Annual Council Audit Worksheet (#1295A) to prepare the information needed to complete your report.
Review the resources available on our Ceremonials webpage. You will find invitations to online exemplifications, everything needed to host an in-person exemplification, and much more.
Encourage the associate members of your council to meet with your field agent for a financial review. The promotion of insurance and fraternal benefits is one of the requirements to earn the Star Council Award.
Plan a Christmas event such as Consecration to the Holy Family or Keep Christ in Christmas. Invite all families of the parish to participate and identify new men that could strengthen your council.
If your council’s accounting period ends June 30, then November 15 is the deadline to submit the proper IRS Form 990 (US Councils only). Ensure that this paperwork is filed.
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.
All FLA: Live! fraternal webinars are available on demand. The slides and resources are available for download. These presentations provide invaluable information for every grand knight.
If your council has any newly appointed officers, remember to submit a Report of Officers Chosen for the Term (#185) or Service Program Personnel Report (#365) to keep their contact information up to date and make sure they receive important correspondence from the supreme office.

EFF Director

Highlights for EFF Directors

Encountering the Poor: Go deeper into the mission of charity, especially as you prepare to serve parents during our annual Coats for Kids drive. Check out this three-part video series and companion Cor session guide designed to equip men with insights and practical tools for serving those most in need.
October Issue of Cor Central: The quarterly newsletter providing practical tips and valuable resources to successfully implement and sustain Cor.
- If you or someone on your team isn’t receiving Cor Central and would like to, you can sign up here: Subscribe to Cor Central
Council Cor Kit now available on shopcatholicinfo.com. This kit is designed to be a one stop shop for all essential leader resources and promotional materials needed to launch or expand Cor. 1 kit per council.
New Magnificent Humanity Cor Session Guide - 7 Cor sessions based on Pope Leo XIV’s apostolic letter Magnificent Humanity (Magnifica Humanitas) discussing the spiritual challenges of new technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI).

Consider offering a retreat for the men of your parish. Our new, ready-to-use Heart of the Gospel retreat provides everything needed to offer a powerful experience right at your parish. Learn more at kofc.org/gospel

Please take a moment to fill out this brief survey about the Heart of the Gospel retreat: Heart of the Gospel Feedback Survey

District Deputy

Highlights for District Deputies

Make sure grand knights have been receiving emails from the Supreme Council. If not, they may be unsubscribed! Urge them to subscribe to the Fraternal Leader Advisory, which will also add their names to other important email lists.
If the accounting period for any of your councils ends on June 30, then November 15 is the deadline for submitting their proper IRS Form 990 (US Councils only). Ensure that this paperwork is filed.
Make plans to attend your jurisdiction’s midyear meeting.
Review quarterly Supreme Council growth incentivesfor district deputies and check with your state council on any additional programs they are offering.
Verify your councils have submitted the Report of Officers Chosen for the Term(#185), Service Program Personnel Report (#365), and Annual Council Audit Report (#1295). These are the minimum requirements for a healthy and sustainable council.
Encourage your councils to participate in the national and local marches for life.
Review the Star District requirementsto make sure you are on track to earn this award. By now, each council in your district should have recruited new members and encouraged associate members to meet with a field agent for a financial review. If not, assist them in accomplishing these goals.
Encourage your councils to participate in the ASAP program that benefits pregnancy resource centers and maternity homes.

Financial Secretary

Highlights for Financial Secretaries

If your council accounting period ends June 30, then November 15 is the deadline to ensure that your council submits the proper IRS Form 990 (US Councils only). Ensure that this paperwork is filed.
A one-page guide outlining the Affiliate List Submission Process, and an Affiliate Template for submission, are available on the Leadership Resources page of the kofc.org website.
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.

Patriotic Degree

Highlights for Patriotic Degree

The next District Master and Assembly quarterly training will be on January 18, 2027 at 8:00 PM ET. Keep your eye on this spot for more information next month.
Vice Supreme Masters, District Masters, Faithful Navigators, and ALL Assembly and Council Officers, District Deputies, and Jurisdictional and State Officers are invited to this meeting.
District Masters can email any questions to: Michael J. Porter, Fourth Degree Director of Training: MJPKNIGHT9282@AOL.COM

Featured Officer Announcements:

November 19 at 8:00 PM ET - FLA Live: November episode – Register Now!

Extend the hand of brotherhood and Go For Two More! Member Recruitment Incentive

Membership Growth and Programs have teamed up to bring the Join & Serve Challenge Learn more

Pray the Cristero Centennial Novena Sign up and share.

Encourage your council members to complete the 2026 Financial Protection Survey.

Join us at Life Fest on Friday, January 22, 2027 – Tickets are now available.

Officers Online Access – check your access for the 2026-2027 fraternal year Infographic

Employment Opportunities

The Knights of Columbus Fraternal Mission Department has fantastic job opportunities. Visit our website to find one that matches your skills and goals.

Fraternal Leader Advisory

FLA Live: November Edition – Fraternal Webinar Series

Go For Two More – Member Recruitment Incentive

Join & Serve Challenge

Free Access to “For Greater Glory” Film

2026 Financial Protection Survey

Life Fest 2027 – Tickets on Sale Now

Go For Two More – Member Recruitment Incentive

Join & Serve Challenge

Free Access to “For Greater Glory” Film

Life Fest 2027 – Tickets on Sale Now

FLA Live: November Episode – Fraternal Webinar Series

Reminder for Council Spotlight Submissions

Training for Council and District Leaders

Fraternal Webinar Archives

Plan for Advent and Christmas Activities

Training for Member Management and Member Billing

Build-a-Bed

Consecration to the Holy Family

Pilgrim Icon Program

Free Throw Championship

Hockey Challenge

Holy Hour for Life with Our Lady of Guadalupe

2026 Financial Protection Survey

New Marketing Materials Now on the Canadian Supply Store!

Free Access to “For Greater Glory” Film

Officers Online Access

Changes to the Star Council Award

Administrative

Columbian Award

Founders’ Award

Changes to the Star District Award

Highlights for Grand Knights

Highlights for EFF Directors

Highlights for District Deputies

Highlights for Financial Secretaries

Highlights for Patriotic Degree

Featured Officer Announcements:

Employment Opportunities

Important Links

Fraternal Operations

Training & Webinars

Celebrate McGivney

Forms

Programs

Membership Benefits

Merchandise & Supplies

Ceremonials

Inviting Men to Join

Engage Your Members

Thank you for your service to the Order.

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