Sister Kieran Sawyer, SSND, is nationally known for her creative work in youth ministry and catechesis. Over the years she has taught religion at all levels of grade and high school, in Catholic schools and in religious education programs, and has presented workshops and programs for religion teachers and youth ministers across the country. She is the founder and Director Emeritus of the TYME OUT Youth Center in Stone Bank, Wisconsin, where for many years she directed retreats and character education programs for teens and pre-teens. Her current ministry includes conducting training workshops for catechists and youth ministers, and promoting the new family-based sexual abuse prevention program, Learning about L.I.F.E., which she co-authored with Kathie Amidei.

Sex and the Teenager -- Teacher's manual  |  Student book

Confirming Faith -- Teacher's manual  |  Student book

Youth Retreat Plans -- The Faith Difference

Faith Facts for Young Catholics -- Study Cards  |  Teaching Games

Learning about L.I.F.E. : family-based abuse prevention program

Talks, workshops, and training events

Free conference handouts on PDF

Teaching Tips