Kevin Bernaga

Kevin Bernaga is St Francis of Assisi (Oakland Diocese), a former youth minister, and now supports Youth Ministry across the Diocese of San Jose in his new role as Associate Director of Youth Ministry. His extensive 7 years of ministry experience in our parish’s programs have given him a better vision for how to support the Young Church of Today on a diocesan scale.

Kevin is also the host of a podcast that is popular among our youth in the Diocese, called Modern Day Disciples! Along with his co-host, Ana Fuentes, they aim to share stories of those living out God’s love in order to empower our Young Church to do the same. In his free time, Kevin loves spending time with his wife, Jennyrose Jalique, travelling to Disneyland, and convincing everyone he knows to watch Ted Lasso on Apple TV. Kevin and Jennyrose recently became parents.

YM Leadership Training for Youth & Young Adult Leaders – From the Valley of Dry Bones to Living Ministries

As ministry leaders, we are entrusted with more than just programs — we are called to be stewards of God’s vision to evangelize young people and make disciples. But amid the demands of leadership, programs, and budgets, it’s important to take a step back and ask ourselves: Are we pursuing God’s vision or our own? Rooted in the powerful imagery of Ezekiel’s encounter with the valley of dry bones, this day of formation invites leaders who serve young people to pause, reflect, and realign. Together, we will:

Reclaim the divine vision God has placed on our hearts,
See with renewed clarity the landscape of our ministry and the needs of young people,
And be empowered by the Holy Spirit to speak life and hope into the ministry entrusted to us

Come – ready to be inspired, challenged, and spiritually renewed for the great vision and mission of accompanying young people in faith.