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Officer Training

Fraternal Trainers provide important support for Fraternal Leaders. Training for State, District, Council and Assembly officers is available to view On Demand, providing the opportunity to review essential information and best practices on your schedule.

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Operations Training

Operations training provides valuable information to support council leadership in managing their time, organizing council functions, and handling financial responsibilities. A council secures its place in the parish and the community through the activity of its members, and a smoothly running council can focus more time on charitable output.

Click the buttons below to find training that focuses on three of the important aspects of leading a council: the administration of council duties; council finances; and guidance on finding and completing the forms that are necessary for reporting contact information, fraternal activity, and more.

Administration Finances Forms

Growth and Retention Training

Membership is every member’s responsibility: keeping active makes a council successful, and a successful council keeps growing. These training sessions will help with tips for recruitment strategies and membership retention, along with the steps and best practices for holding activity and church drives and conducting exemplifications.

Growth & Retention

Programs and Engagement Training

Running successful programs and events involves advance planning, communication, and member engagement. Click the button below to find training sessions that provide tips and strategies for helping your council to plan and promote events and keep your members involved in council activities.

The mission of Cor (Latin for “heart”) is to help focus Catholic men on Jesus by building Christ-centered brotherhood through a simple, flexible framework of prayer, formation and fraternity. Learn more about starting and supporting Cor in your council through these informative videos.

Programs & Engagement Cor Training

Training Audiences and Requests

Fraternal trainers provide officer training at state, district and council level, online and in-person. Sessions are tailored to meet the needs of both new and seasoned officers, as well as any members who are interested in advancing to officer roles in the future.

To quickly look up which on-demand sessions are related to your officer role, check out the Suggested Training by Office infographic

Looking for a specialized in-person training opportunity for your jurisdiction, district, or council? Training can be requested using the Fraternal Training Request Form.

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Fraternal Training Webinars

Join the staff of the Fraternal Mission Department as we discuss relevant topics for effective council operation, membership recruitment and conducting charitable outreach programs that engage council members.

FLA Live! Fraternal Webinar Series: November Edition (2025)

This month’s edition features a special guest interview with Supreme Master, Michael McCusker. Fraternal Operations provides a check in on where your council should be at the midyear point, the Membership Growth team and Evangelization & Faith Formation team deliver important updates, and the council spotlight is from Houston, Texas: the Silver Rose Program!

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FLA Live! Fraternal Webinar Series: October Edition (10/2025)

This month we highlight practical steps for a successful collaboration between council officers and their field agents. Topics include the value of a field agent’s presence at council events, how our financial products can attract younger members to your council, and the council spotlight from Santa Fe, New Mexico: Feeding the Homeless!

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FLA Live! Fraternal Webinar Series: September Edition (9/2025)

This month we discuss all things related to Evangelization and Faith Formation, including a successful Cor Council Spotlight from Cheshire, CT. Membership Growth and Fraternal Operations also provide important updates.

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FLA Live! Fraternal Webinar Series: August Edition (8/2025)

This month we discuss how we evaluate council performance and the simple formula that can have a profound impact on your council's success. You will also hear important updates from our Evangelization & Faith Formation and Membership Growth teams, and we highlight our Council of the Month!

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FLA Live! Fraternal Webinar Series (7/2025)

Please join us for our new monthly webinar series FLA Live! This series takes a more in-depth look at some of the items covered in the Fraternal Leader Advisory newsletter. This month we discuss how to have a strong start to this Fraternal Year by utilizing our Fishers of Men Fast Start incentive program. You will also hear important updates from the world of Fraternal Operations, Evangelization and Faith Formation, and more!

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Preparing for the New Fraternal Year (5/2025)

Incoming council officers and district deputies should attend regardless of their experience levels. Changes to fraternal training, resources, programs, communications, and administrative requirements are highlighted, to ensure your council is prepared to close out the final months of this fraternal year, manage a smooth transition, and have success in the new fraternal year.

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Programming Ideas to Help Councils Shine (4/2025)

This is a chance to see good work in action! In this webinar, we will share success stories from members across the Order, including the challenges they had to overcome, what made their program so successful, and how your council can recreate the same feat.

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Practical Tips for a Strong Finish (3/2025)

Has your Council achieved all its objectives this year? Make these last few months count! This webinar will be packed with information to assist councils in successfully completing all aspects of council activities and operations – growth, programs, and much more will be discussed! We’ll cover essential information, practical suggestions, and concrete examples.

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Faith and Fraternity Foundations for Success (2/2025)

While much of our focus as Knights is evangelizing and serving others, this work is fruitless without a strong foundation in faith and fraternity. This webinar will explore programs and resources your council can use to foster an ironclad brotherhood, and then transcend this deep friendship into impactful mission.

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Cor Through the Liturgical Year (2/2025)

The liturgical year directs our Church through the seasons of Christ’s life, as well as important feast days. This webinar will explain how you can use this calendar as a guide to shape the prayer and formation content of Cor. This will include practical examples and tips so you successfully structure your next Cor session.

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Council Preparations for Lent & Easter (1/2025)

Lent is a period of deep reflection as we prepare for the most sacred celebration, Easter. In this webinar you will learn how to make the most of these holy seasons with a robust calendar full of prayer and service for your parish and community. Join us as we explore the tools and resources available to help your council have an impactful Lent and Easter.

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Clear Talk About Leadership Roles (1/2025)

Be courageous and step up to a leadership position in your council! Learn what is involved, what to expect, and how you will be supported. Hear from successful leaders who stepped into the breach and had wonderful, life changing experiences.

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Fraternal Year 2024

How to Start Cor: Foundation, Structure & Team (12/2024)

Building off the previous webinar, Building Christ Centered Brotherhood, we will take a look at setting a firm foundation for the future of Cor for your council and parish, building a leadership team, and the basics to start Cor that will ensure consistency and long term engagement.

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Midyear Checkup for Your Council (11/2024)

The midyear checkpoint is the optimal time for your council to assess what works, what doesn't work, and how you can make the most of the rest of the year. We showcase some best practices and significant accomplishments and discuss how your council can overcome common obstacles. With an outline for success for the remainder of the year, your council can be well on its way to earning the Star Award.

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Maintaining and Fundraising for Military Councils (11/2024)

“Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” (Isaiah 6:8). You volunteered to serve our great nation. You volunteered to Join our Order. You are servant leaders and warriors, and in this informative webinar we are here to assist you. Also featured is Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient and Sir Knight, Major General Retired Patrick H. Brady, US Army, who provides a presentation on Leadership Under Fire.

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Best Practices for College Councils (10/2024)

In this webinar for College Councils, we introduce your college operations team at Supreme and conduct a wrap up of the College Councils Conference. We also discuss best practices for a successful college fraternal year and an overview of resources to make it easier for you to lead your councils.

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Council Preparations for Advent & Christmas (10/2024)

The Advent and Christmas seasons are a celebratory time for our Church, as we prepare for and commemorate the birth of Jesus. In this webinar you will learn how to make the most of these holy seasons with a robust calendar full of prayer and service for your parish and community. Join us as we explore the tools and resources available to help your council have impactful Advent and Christmas seasons.

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Becoming Fishers of Men (10/2024)

In this special fraternal training webinar about renewing our culture of invitation and becoming “Fishers of Men” for the Knights of Columbus we discuss: why it’s time to build; how to extend the invitation; new and updated resources to support Church Drives; and tips and best practices for inviting men to join, from a successful recruiter.

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