Karol & Setha - a Maryknoll program - is an acronym for Knowledge And Reflection On Life and SExuality Through a Holistic Approach.  Karol & Setha is an educational program about sexuality and relationship aimed at adolescents, young adults, couples/parents, and those serving them. 

The program links critical thinking with a clear understanding of sexuality within the context of relationships. Communicating one’s feelings and needs and understanding the feelings and needs of others is of fundamental importance in Karol and Setha’s program.  This positive approach helps to motivate people to adopt responsible sexual behaviors.
Karol and Setha’s philosophy is based on a holistic approach to the human being. K&S believes that:

- All human beings are made up of three components: body, heart (feelings) and mind (see below detailed in “Values Statement” section)
- All three components are inseparable from each other
- Affecting one affects the other two.
- Therefore, sexuality is not simply a physical phenomenon; it is a state of being that is influenced by, and influences, the interconnected elements of mind, heart and body.

K&S training consists of an information component, critical thinking, a holistic approach, personal reflection and dialogue