College of Knowledge
Year 2023
September 21-23 Family Service Program
District Deputy Organizational Meeting – Summer
July 21-24, 2023
Click here to view Agenda (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
- Membership Growth and Marketing by Mark McMullen
- Demographics by Bruce S. Poulin
- Effective Communication by Jerry Hayes
- Membership by Vincent D’Souza
- Online Membership by Dem Magmanlac
- Membership Retention by Dennis Kiteley
- New Council Development by Denis Bélanger
- Council Retention by Paul Johnston
- Faith Pillar by Joseph Remedios
- Family Pillar by Jaime Libaque
- Community Pillar by Daniel Mainville
- Life Pillar by Alex Schadenberg
- Lottery by Joe Bodnar
- Diocesan Association Structure and Watchlist by David Gelinas
- Safe Environment Program by Henry Miller
- Commemorative Campaign by Claude Poirier
- DD Expenses Forms Presentation by Joseph Bodnar
- Financial Audits by Joseph Bodnar
- Squires Program by Enzo Caterina
- COR Meeting (New) – Refocus Catholic men on Jesus Christ and to form and strengthen them in faith and virtue through a brother-hood committed to prayer, formation, and fraternity by Marcel Lemmen, IPSD
- Vice Supreme Master presentation by Joseph Mathews, VSM
- Role of Deputy Supreme Knight by Arthur Peters, DSK
- State Office Functions and Responsibilities by Mario Duguay
Year 2022
District Deputy Organizational Meeting – Midyear (Winter)
December 2 – 4, 2022
Click to view Agenda (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
- State Squires Presentation Trenton by Enzo Catarina
- 2023 State Convention Presentation by Henry Miller
- Membership Drives by David Fisher
- Effective Communication Final by Jerry Hayes
- Faith Director Presentation by Joseph Remedios
- Family Director Presentation by Bryan Noble
- Council Liability Insurance by David-Gottlieb
- E-Membership by Joe Mathews
- Free Throw Presentation by Anthony Viresi
- Community Director by Mario Duguay
- New Council Development by David Peters
- Parish Round Tables by Dan Pergolesi
- Life Presentation by Alex Schadenberg
- At Risk Christians and Holy Land Jerusalem Students by Hikmat Dandan
- Ontario Charities 50-50 Raffle by David Gelinas
- Bursary Program by David Gelinas
- RSVP by Jerry Hayes
- Financial Audits and Accountability by David Gelinas
- Executive Secretary Address and Live Website Presentation by Mario Duguay
- Canadian Growth Director Presentation by Paul Perry
- Seniors and Widows Program by Alex Schadenberg
- Journey through Advent – First Sunday of Advent 2022 by Bishop Joseph Dabrowski
- Journey through Advent – Second Sunday of Advent 2022 by Bishop Joseph Dabrowski
- Journey through Advent – Third Sunday of Advent 2022 by Bishop Joseph Dabrowski
November 23 – 2023 Ontario KofC Council Insurance Program Webinar
June 2022 – 50/50 Raffle Summer Draw Webinar
- Click to download the presentation
- Click to download English Posters in word file – Size 8.5 x 11 and 11 x 17
- Click to download French Posters in word file – Size 8.5 x 11 and 11 x 17
- Click to download Facebook cover
- Click to download Twitter cover
District Deputy Organizational Meeting – Summer
July 8 – 10, 2022
- Opening Remarks by Bishop Joseph Dabrowski – PowerPoint / PDF
- College Councils Presentation by Remedios, Micah – PowerPoint / PDF
- Communication Presentation by Hayes, Jerry – PowerPoint / PDF
- Community Portfolio Presentation by Duguay, Mario – PowerPoint / PDF
- District Deputy Expense Forms by Gelinas, David – PowerPoint / PDF
- Faith Director – Program Planning 2022-2023 by Remedios, Joseph – Excel / PDF
- Faith Director Presentation by Remedios, Joseph – PowerPoint / PDF
- Family Portfolio Presentation by Noble, Bryan Alex – PowerPoint / PDF
- Financial Matters by Gelinas, David – PowerPoint / PDF
- Life Portfolio Presentation by Schadenberg, Alex – PowerPoint / PDF
- Membership by Fisher, David – PowerPoint / PDF
- NCD Presentation by Peters, David – PowerPoint / PDF
- Online Membership Presentation by Mathews, Joe – PowerPoint / PDF
- Ontario Email Set Up/ Login instructions by Denis La Salle – PowerPoint / PDF
- Ontario State Website Browsing Presentation by Denis La Salle – PowerPoint / PDF
- RSVP Presentation by Hayes, Jerry – PowerPoint / PDF
- Vice Supreme Master Report by Mathews, Joe – PowerPoint / PDF
June 2022 – 50/50 Raffle Summer Draw Webinar
- Click to download the presentation
- Click to download English Posters in word file – Size 8.5 x 11 and 11 x 17
- Click to download French Posters in word file – Size 8.5 x 11 and 11 x 17
- Click to download Facebook cover
- Click to download Twitter cover
June 16
- Fraternal Leader Advisory Volume 54 – Start Planning for the Upcoming Fraternal Year.
June 2
- Fraternal Leader Advisory Volume 53 – Planning for the Upcoming Fraternal Year
May 19
- Fraternal Leader Advisory Volume 52 – 2022-2023 Council Officer Elections and Reporting
May 5
- Fraternal Leader Advisory Volume 51 – Celebrate the launch of the National Eucharistic Revival on the Feast of Corpus Christi
April 21
- Fraternal Leader Advisory Volume 50 – Prepare for your council’s Election of Officers, whether in-person or virtual. Make sure your council is on track to achieve the Star Council Award.
April 7
- Fraternal Leader Advisory Volume 49 – Make sure your council is on track to achieve the Star Council Award.
March 17
- Fraternal Leader Advisory Volume 48 – Pray a novena for the Consecration of Russia and Ukraine.
March 3
- Fraternal Leader Advisory Volume 47 – This issue introduces an enhancement to the Online Join Verification Process and provides procedures for presenting resolutions at state and council meetings.
February 18
- Fraternal Leader Advisory Volumber 46 – Order Vivat Jesus Today!
February 3
- Fraternal Leader Advisory Volumber 45 – Grow in Your Prayer Life Today.
January 28
- Canadian Training Menu for February 2022
Trainings for Knights of Columbus State Deputies, District Deputies, Grand Knights and Council Officers, Directors, and Chairmen
January 20
- Fraternal Leader Advisory Volumber 44 – Advancing the Fight for Life
January 6
- Fraternal Leader Advisory Volumber 43
Year in Review
Year 2021
December 2021 – 50/50 Raffle Council Training Webinar (Winter Quarter)
- Training Session Webinar slideshow presentation by State Treasurer, David Gelinas – view English/ view French (PDF)
- How to create council poster.
- Watch webinar on December 17, please click here.
- Watch webinar on December 18, please click here.
December 8, 2021
- Fraternal Leader Advisory Volumber 42
Breaking news: KnightCast returns January 4, 2022.
December 8, 2021
- Fraternal Leader Advisory | For Members
Grow Closer to St. Joseph this Advent
December 7 – 2022 Ontario KofC Council Liability Insurance Program Webinar
- Please click here to watch the webinar
- 2022 Ontario Insurance Program Presentation by Br. David-Gottlieb.pdf
December 2021 District Deputy mid year meeting (December 3-5, 2021)
Watch video:
- Billing by Tabone, Jesmond
- Communication by Jerry Hayes
- Community Directors Presentation (English) by Duguay, Mario
- Community Directors Presentation (French) by Duguay, Mario
- Convention 2022 by Miller, Henry
- EMembership by Joe Mathews
- Faith by Remedios, Joseph
- Family Director Presentation by Noble, Bryan
- Financial Audits and Per Capita by Gelinas, David
- Follow-up on August 2021 Training by Schadenberg, Alex
- Icon Program by Remedios, Joseph
- Life Directors Presentation by Naus, Chris
- Membership Statistics 2009-2021 by Peters, Arthur
- Membership Through Church Drives by Schadenberg, Alex
- Membership Through Programs by Schadenberg, Alex
- New Council Development (NCD) by Peters, David
- Ontario KofC Council Liability Insurance Program for the year 2022 by Br. David Gottlieb
- Ontario State Office STATE EMAIL Login Instructions by Denis La Salle
- Ontario State Office WEBSITE Browsing by D La Salle by Denis La Salle
- Ontario State Office Website SIGN IN PROCEDURES by Denis La Salle
- Persecuted & At Risk Christians by Dandan, Hikmat
- Report450 by Peters, David
- Retention by Tabone, Jesmond
- RSVP by Jerry Hayes
- Seniors, Widows and Poinsetta Program by Duguay and Schadenberg
- State Bursaries Program by Gelinas, David
- State Charities Lottery by Gelinas, David
- Supreme Presentation by Perry, Paul
Watch District Deputy Recordings/Video
December 2, 2021
- Fraternal Leader Advisory Volume 41
St. Joseph Film Available Online Dec. 8
December 2, 2021
- Fraternal Leader Advisory Volume 41
St. Joseph Film Available Online Dec. 8
November 4, 2021
October 21, 2021
October 7, 2021
September 30 and September 25 – 50/50 Raffle Council Training Webinar (4th Quarter)
- Training Session Webinar slideshow presentation by State Treasurer, David Gelinas – view English/ view French (PDF)
- How to create council poster
- Watch webinar on September 30, please click here.
- Watch webinar on September 25, please click here.
September 30 – Faith in Action Webinar
July 10 – District Deputy Summer Virtual Meeting Presentations 2021
- Agenda and Presenter
- State Deputy Presentation, Marcel Lemmen
- DD’s Meeting Agenda
- COVID Recovery Plan by DePass
- State Membership Director & Team Recruitment Goals Best Practices by Alex Schadenberg
- New Council Development by David Peters
- State Program Director & Team by Earle DePass
- Online Membership Goals by Joe Matthews
- College Councils by Micah Remedios
- Leave No Neighbour Behind Programs by DePass
- Faith Pillar by Micah Remedios
- Community Pillar by Earle DePass and Mario Duguay English / French
- Life Directors Report by Chris Naus
- Star Council Award Criteria by Earle DePass
- Responses to Questions from Chat
September 16, 2021
September 2, 2021
August 19, 2021
August 5, 2021
July 22, 2021 – FRATERNAL YEAR 2021-2022: WHAT OFFICERS NEED TO KNOW
Are you a district or council leader this fraternal year? Then this webinar is for you! Learn about essential tools and resources to lead your district or council to new heights this year. Additionally, we’ll discuss changes to Officers Online, review criteria for district and council awards, and discuss ways you can celebrate Blessed Michael McGivney’s first feast day. Every fraternal leader should attend this critical webinar. And if you can’t join us live, sign up to watch on demand.
PRESENTATION SLIDES
PPT DOWNLOAD
PDF DOWNLOAD
VIDEO Links
COVID Recovery Program Webpage Walkthrough
COVID Recovery Program Guidebook Walkthrough
Completing Forms 185, 186 & 365
Completing Fraternal Programs Report Form (# 10784)
Beatification Resource Webpage Walkthrough
What is Online Membership
Online Join Process
Prospect Tab Training Video
Resource Links
COVID Recovery Program Guidebook
Guidelines for Council Meetings
Faith in Action Guidebook
Remote Programming Supplement
Webpage Links
For Members Webpage
COVID Recovery Program Webpage
FLA Archive – Kofc.org/FLA
Fraternal Leader Advisory Sign-Up Page
Fraternal Operations Webpage
Faith in Action Resource Webpage
Officers Online Login
Safe Environment
Awards & Recognition
July 15, 2021
July 1, 2021
June 23 – 50/50 Raffle Council Training Webinar (3rd Quarter)
- Training Session Webinar slideshow presentation by Jaime Libaque.
- Training Session Webinar video
- June 23 – click to watch
- June 26 – click to watch
- Poster for Council, download English / French (Note: To edit the council name, number and the assigned link, just please click on the line. When printing, you will be prompted to this message: “Your margins are pretty small. Some of your content might be cut off when you print. Do you still want to print?” Please select “YES”).
June 17, 2021
June 3, 2021
May 20, 2021
May 6, 2021
April 22, 2021 – COVID RECOVERY PROJECT (CRP)
A year ago when the global pandemic altered our way of life, you were there with your councils leaving no neighbor behind. Now, as communities begin to reopen, you will be there to help them again. To aid your parish and council in this, we have developed the COVID Recovery Program, a basic framework for your recovery efforts. Join us for a special fraternal training webinar in which we will discuss this program in detail to best help your parish and council emerge stronger.
Downloadable Resources:
Presentation Slides – PDF
Presentation Slides – PPT
Helpful Links:
kofc.org/crp
COVID Recovery Program Guidebook (#11177)
Memo from Supreme Knight: Council Operations and Relaxation of Pandemic Restrictions
Subscribe to the Fraternal Leader Advisory
Fraternal Programs Report Form (#10784)
Officer’s Online and Member Management (#185 / #365)
Leave No Neighbor Behind Guidebook (#11039)
Guidelines for Council Meetings (#10318)
Knights of Columbus Public Relations and Publicity Guide (#2235)
Fraternal How To Videos
CRP Guidebook Training Video
CRP Webpage Training Video
Virtual Operations Resources
Tips for Council Budgeting
Sample Council Budget
Appendix A – Pastor Meeting Agenda
Appendix B – Council Leader and District Deputy Meeting Agenda
Appendix C – Council Assessment
Appendix D – Suggested Methods to Engage Members
Appendix E – Sample Program Ideas
April 15, 2021
April 1, 2021
March 22 and 27, 2021 – 50/50 Raffle Council Training Webinar (2nd Quarter)
- Training Session Webinar slideshow presentation by Jaime Libaque – view English/ view French (PDF)
- Watch webinar on March 22, 2021, please click here.
- Watch webinar on March 27, 2021, please click here
March 24, 2020
March 18, 2020 Fraternal Leader Webinar: Revised Criteria for Council Awards
This webinar will cover important topics of timely interest for council leaders. They include:
- Revised criteria for 2020 – 2021 council awards
- Achieving these awards under pandemic restrictions
- Methods to engage members
Presentation Slides
Download PDF File
Download PPT File
Helpful Links
Revised Award Criteria Memo
2020-2021 Revised Criteria for Awards – Frequently Asked Questions
2020-2021 Revised Membership Quotas
Faith in Action Program Forms Reference Guide
Faith in Action Featured Programs Minimum Requirements
Remote Programming Supplement
Safe Environment Compliance
Leave No Neighbor Behind
Guidelines for Council Meetings
Guidelines for Council Meetings FAQs
Tools for Virtual Meetings
Tools for Virtual Voting
Guidelines for Virtual Elections
Guidelines for Virtual Motions
Helpful Videos
Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity (Form #1728) Training Video
Fraternal Programs Report Form (#10784) Training Video
Forms 185, 186, & 365 Online Submission Training
Council Meeting
Officers’ Planning Meeting
Helpful Forms
Columbian Award Application (SP-7)
Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity Form #1728
Fraternal Benefit Seminar Form #11077
Service Program Personnel Report #365
Fraternal Programs Report Form #10784
February 17 – Bursary Procedures 2021
January 26 – Canadian Training Menu for February
January 21 – Fraternal Webinar: Can Do Strategies For A Successful Second Half
Current circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic prevent us from doing some of the things we’re used to doing successfully, but there are plenty of things that we can do. As we enter the second half of the fraternal year, this webinar will help your council to identify what’s still possible and to the turn those possibilities into action.
Downloadable Resources:
Helpful Links:
January 20 – Council Liability Insurance Webinar
- Please Click to watch the webinar
- Question and Answer
50/50 Council Training Webinar (Phase 1)
January 16
- Please click here to watch the Training Webinar
- Training Session Webinar January 16 by Jaime Libaque (PDF)
December 28 – 50/50 Council Webinar
December 17 – Fraternal Webinar: New Guidelines for Council Meetings
December 10 – Fraternal Webinars: Supporting the Global Wheelchair Mission
- Presentation Slides – PDF
- Presentation Slides – PPT
- AWM Presentation Outline
- AWM Program Highlights for KofC
- AWM Pulpit Announcement
- Texas Pulpit Announcement Sample
- Prince of Peace Wheelchair Story
- Generic Donor Form
- AWM Wheelchair Sunday Web
- American Wheelchair Mission FAQs
Helpful Links:
December 5 – District Deputy Midyear Meeting Presentations (Downloadable)
- Ontario State Website Browsing Instructions and Guide (PDF)
- Ontario State KofC Generic State Email Account Log – In Instructions (PDF)
- Program Director Presentation (PDF)
- Billing and Membership Retention Process (PDF)
- Instructions for Online Exemplification 2020 (PDF)
- Life Programs December 2020 (PDF)
- Online Membership 101 – 2020 (PDF)
- Online Membership 101 PPP (PDF)
- Online Membership Application Walkthrough (PDF)
- Organizational Meeting – December 2020 (PDF)
- Prospect Tab Walkthrough (PDF)
- Christian Refugee Relief Presentation (PDF)
- Ontario Charities Lottery Presentation (PDF)
Watch Videos
November 24, 2020 – Fraternal Webinars: Cultivating Parish Success: Investing In Key Relationships
- Presentation Slides – PDF
- Presentation Slides – PPT
- Beatification Webpage and Resources
- Steps to Success When Communicating with Your Bishop
- Working with Your Pastor
- Quick Tip Video: 6 Steps to Success When Communicating with Your Pastor
- Remote Programming Supplement
- FIA Resources / Overview
- FIA Minimum Requirements
- Fraternal Program Report Form (#10784)
- FIA FAQs
- FIA Guide Sheets
- Tools for Remote Meetings
- Tools for Member Communication
- Council Donor Advised Fund
- Prayer for the Canonization of Blessed Michael McGivney
- Video: A Witness for the World: The Global Impact of Blessed Michael McGivney
November 12, 2020 – Fraternal Webinars. College Councils: Recruitment and Plan for Next Semester
October 15, 2020 – Fraternal Webinars. Growth: Extending Fr. McGivney’s Invitation
- Presentation Slides – PDF File
- Presentation Slides – PPT File
- Best Practices for In-Person Exemplifications
- Online Membership Social Media Ad – JPEG File
- Online Membership Social Media Ad – PNG File
- FIA Member Interest Survey
Helpful Links:
- Beatification of Fr. McGivney – kofc.org/beatification
- Video: Navigating the Beatification Webpage
- Video: Miracle Confirmed by the Vatican
- Father McGivney Guild – https://www.fathermcgivney.org/en/index.html
- Ceremonials Webpage – kofc.org/ceremonials
- Past and Future Webinars – kofc.org/webinar
- Fraternal Leader Advisory – Volume 14
- Past Fraternal Leader Advisories
September 17, 2020 – Fraternal Operations: First Quarter Check-in
- Presentation Slides – PDF
- Presentation Slides – PowerPoint
- Updated Leadership Resources
- Sample DD Organizational Meeting Agenda
- Public Relations and Publicity Guide
- Into the Breach
- FIA Resources
- Fraternal Operations during COVID-19
- Ten Things About the Founder of the KofC
- Six Steps to Success When Communicating with Your Pastor – VIDEO
- Working With Your Pastor – PDF
August 27, 2020 – Fraternal Webinars. Programs: Planning for Success
July 23, 2020 – Fraternal Webinars: Getting Off to a Fast Start
- Getting Off to a Fast Start Presentation Slides – PPT
- Getting Off to a Fast Start Presentation Slides – PDF
- Star Council Poster
- Fraternal Leader Success Planner
- Member Interest Survey
- Working with Your Pastor
- VIDEO: How to Successfully Communicate with Your Pastor
- US Field Team Contact List
- Canada Field Team Contact
- Membership Incentives
- Star Council Information
July 20, 2020 – State Office website and email procedures
- How to log in and set up permanent password of your state assigned generic email account – PDF
- How to reset password of your generic state assigned email account when it expires – PDF
- How to use and browse State Website – PDF
If you forgot your password, please contact State office at 1-800-759-0959.
July 11 – DD 2020 Summer Meeting Presentations
- Accountability and Safe Environment – PDF or PPT
- Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest 2020 Guidelines (English) – PDF
- Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest 2020 Guidelines (French) – PDF
- Charities Lottery Presentation – PDF
- Christian Refugee Relief – PDF
- College Council Presentation – PDF
- Columbian Squires – PDF
- Community Director Presentation – PDF
- Faith in Action – PDF
- Family Presentation (English) – PDF or PPT
- Family Presentation (French) – PDF or PPT
- Life Director – PDF
- Online Membership – PDF
- Ontario State Website Presentation – PDF
- Ontario State Generic Email Log in – PDF or PPT
- Program Director PDF or PPT
- Safe Environment 2020 KofC Ontario Abuse Protocol. Please read. – PDF
- Safe Environment Abuse Protocol FAQ – PDF
- State Advocate’s Checklist for DDs
- State Warden Message
- The Guild and The Honoris Program – PDF
2020 Presentations, Slides, Guidelines and Training Videos for Councils to review and implement during COVID 19 pandemic
April 30, 2020 (Fraternal Operations and Revised Criteria for Council Awards webinar)
- Presentation Slides – PDF
- Presentation Slides – PPT
- Guidelines for Online Voting – Elections
- Instructions for Online Exemplification
- Guidelines for Online Voting – Motions
- Leave No Neighbor Behind
- Fraternal Operations During COVID-19 Resources
- Email Data Tool Training Video
- Data Extract Tool Training Video
- Candidate Tab Training Video
April 14, 2020
- Tools for Member Communication
- Tools for Remote Meetings
- Guidelines Electronic Voting Motions
- Guidelines Electronic Voting Elections
- Tools for Remote Voting
April 8, 2020
- Presentation Slides
- Instructions for Online Exemplification
- Guidelines for Online Voting – Motions
- Fraternal Operations During COVID-19 Resources
- Email Data Tool Training Video
- Data Extract Tool Training Video
- Candidate Tab Training Video
April 2, 2020
- Presentation Slides
- Email Data Tool Training Video
- Data Extract Tool Training Video
- Candidate Tab Training Video
- Tools for Communicating with Your Council
- Tools and Best Practices for Remote Meetings
- Tool for Remote Voting
- FAQs
March 31, 2020
March 26, 2020
For further questions or suggestions please email fraternalmission@kofc.org or call the Fraternal Mission department at (203) 752-4270.
December 2019 District Deputy Meeting Presentations
Charities Lottery-Jaime Libaque
Family Presentation by Mario Duguay
Jaime Libaque (Lottery Incentives) last page
Life Presentation-Alex Schadenberg
Membership Presentation-Joe Mathews
July 2019 – District Deputy Meeting Presentations
Accountability Safe Environment July 2019.ppt
DD Convention 2019 – State Chaplain’s Message.pdf
Ontario State Disaster Relief.pptx
PP.1 Faith Director – Joe Remedios.pptx
PP.2 Family Director – Mario Duguay_.pptx
PP.3 Community Director – Earle DePass.ppt
PP.4 Life Director – Alex Schadenberg_.pptx
PP.5 Membership Director – Joe Mathews_.pptx
PP.6 E-membership – Rocky Gaultieri.pptx
PP.7 Shining Armour Award – Danny Spano.pptx
PP.8 Membership Retention – Francisco Naar.pptx
PP.9 Council Retention Director – Harold Marcotte_.ppt
PP.10 NCD Director – Joe Bodnar_.ppt
PP.11 Safe Environment – David Gelinas_.ppt
PP.12 Communications Director – Jerry Hayes.pptx
PP.14 RSVP Program – Jerry Hayes_.pptx
PP.16 Seniors Widows Program – Alex Schadenberg_.pptx