| VOLUME 116 January 23, 2025 | KOFC.ORG/FORMEMBERS |
| View the January Webinar On Demand: Council Preparations for Lent & Easter |
| Lent is a period of deep reflection as we prepare for the most sacred celebration, Easter. View this webinar on demand to learn how to make the most of these holy seasons with a robust calendar full of prayer and service for your parish and community. Explore the tools and resources available to help your council have an impactful Lent and Easter! Register at any time, to view this webinar at your convenience. |
| Online Training Schedule |
| Register for upcoming online training conducted by experienced Fraternal Trainers. These hour-long sessions provide practical guidance and useful tips to enhance your skills and keep your council running successfully. They 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. Click on the links below to register for these scheduled sessions. (Note: All Times are Eastern)January 23, 2025 10:00 PM…… Conducting In-Person Exemplifications February 3, 2025 8:00 PM…….. Financial Secretary Overview February 10, 2025 8:00 PM…… Working With Your Pastor February 13, 2025 8:00 PM…… Conducting Church Drives February 25, 2025 8:00 PM…… Online Tools & Resources |
| On Demand Training Is Always Available |
| Missed an online training session conducted by a Fraternal Trainer? Want to review a training you’ve seen before, but aren’t sure where to find it? All online training sessions are recorded and available to view in our library of on demand training, providing the opportunity to review essential information and best practices on your schedule. Here’s an example of what you will find – click on the links below to register and view at any time: Council Officer Succession Planning – Prepare now for the future of your council leadership. Creating and Using Council Budgets – Learn how to analyze, build, and operate an annual council budget, reducing time during meetings and preventing overspending. Conducting Church Drives – Find out what a successful Church Drive looks like, and how to plan one for your council. Conducting Activity Drives – Make your council a visible part of the Church and Community. Council Financial Officer Training – Get practical advice on money management and reporting responsibilities. |
| January Per Capita Levies |
| Each council must pay its Supreme Assessment bill to avoid being suspended. Each council’s bill is easily found in the Reports tab in Officers Online. The current assessments for Per Capita, Catholic Advertisement and Culture of Life were levied on January 1. Paper invoices will not be sent. |
| Life Fest: Watch the Live Stream! |
| Knights of Columbus is teaming up with the Sisters of Life and the Catholic Diocese of Arlington to bring you Life Fest, a two-day, pro-life event leading up to the March for Life in Washington, D.C. Watch the live stream beginning tonight at 7:00 p.m. ET as brother Knights and Catholics from across the United States gather for dynamic speakers, music, Eucharistic adoration and Holy Mass. The live stream will continue tomorrow morning at 8:00 a.m. ET. Join us as we joyfully witness to protect the dignity of every human life! |
| Important Reminders for Fraternal Leaders |
| District DeputyEvery council to submit the Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity (#1728) by January 31, 2025.Form #1728 can be completed digitally by grand knights and financial secretaries. This short training video explains the simple process of online submission. Remind your councils that the Semiannual Council Audit Report (#1295) is due by Feb 15.If you have not held your district midyear meeting, now is the time to gather your council leaders and share plans for the spring, using our recommended agenda and notes as a guide. |
| Grand KnightMeet with your pastor to discuss how the council can support the parish during the coming months.Complete and submit the Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity (#1728) by January 31, 2025.Meet with your officers and directors to discuss your progress toward earning the Star Council Award. Work with your district deputy and field agent on membership goals and Fraternal Benefits Events. If your council is running Cor:Please let us know who your Evangelization & Faith Formation (EFF) Director is (unless you already have) on the Council EFF Director Submission Form. Please let us know how it is going: Cor – Quarterly Survey – FY 24-25. If your council is not yet running Cor: Please check out these resources: Our Faith – Cor | Knights of Columbus & Cor Webinars & Online Events | Kofc.org. New Year’s Resolution: Appoint an EFF Director! EFF Role Details |
| Financial Secretary Every council must submit the Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity (#1728) by January 31, 2025. Form #1728 can be completed digitally by grand knights and financial secretaries. This short training video explains the simple process of online submission. Review the Prospect Tab Walkthrough so you are familiar with the easy steps to process online members joining your council. |
| Fourth Degree District Master quarterly training will be on January 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM EST: “Preparation for the NEW Fourth Degree Exemplification of Patriotism.”District Masters can email any questions to: Michael J. Porter, 4th Degree Director of Training: MJPKNIGHT9282@AOL.COM |
| Programs |
| Sacred Heart Pilgrim Icon Launched The new Sacred Heart of Jesus Pilgrim Icons have been shipped to every jurisdiction. Kits with prayer cards, pilgrim icon booklets and posters are being assembled and shipped. The resources are available online at kofc.org/sacredheart. Printed options will be available soon for order from Supplies Online. |
| Special Olympics – Report Your Participation The Knights of Columbus has been supporting the Special Olympics since it began in 1968. As part of our support, each state or provincial level Special Olympics organization in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Guam receives a donation from Supreme. To earn a larger donation from Supreme for the Special Olympics in your state or province, report your participation in Special Olympics programs through the online Fraternal Programs Report Form (#10784). State councils can report their participation here. All participation taking place in calendar year 2024 must be reported through the online #10784 by January 31, 2025, to be considered. |
| Evangelization and Faith Formation |
| Introducing Cor Central: A quarterly EFF newsletter dedicated to helping your EFF Director successfully run Cor. Hopefully you received the newsletter last week. If not, below is a link to the newsletter.If you have completed the Council EFF Director Submission Form, your EFF Director will have received the newsletter. If not, please submit the form and forward the newsletter link below to your EFF Director.In the newsletter, we provided your EFF Director with FREE access to Formed by the Augustine Institute, offering world-class formation content for use in Cor. Link to Cor Central |
| Upcoming Fraternal Benefit Event – 2025 Economic Outlook webinar (U.S. only) |
 Do you have financial goals for 2025? Are you looking for insight into market trends and what that might mean for your investments? Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors, your premier partner for Catholic investing, can help. Join President and CIO Anthony Minopoli for this annual event, the 2025 Economic Outlook, January 28, 2025, at 8 PM ET. Learn from key members of the investments team as they discuss what transpired in the financial markets in 2024 and what they anticipate for the new year. Panelists will share remarks on areas of expertise, and the event will conclude with a Q&A session for attendees. Reserve your spot today and share with others who may be interested in attending. The event is open to the public. |
| Help KofC Charities Provide Aid to those Affected by Wildfires |
| The ongoing wildfires in California have caused widespread devastation, leaving people, including brother Knights and their families, without homes and communities destroyed. Our brother Knights in California have already provided some immediate financial aid to victims of this disaster. Additionally, we are working with Knights in California to determine future needs as families recover and rebuild. You can help us provide that support. Local councils and their members can make a donation to Knights of Columbus Charities to ensure we get needed supplies and support to areas requesting assistance. We have brother Knights on the ground serving families and communities that need support, even as they face their own personal loss. We ask for your support in prayers and donations to help these families whose lives have changed in an instant. |
