Miri Bebjak

• Entrusted with guiding, challenging and encouraging individuals studying to work in youth ministry, empowering them through active listening, empathetic communication, skill-building exercises, and spiritual accompaniment.

• Facilitated public engagement and gave presentations about the mission and making of The Saint John's Bible (hand-written, hand-illuminated Bible) at schools, parishes, and community organizations.

• Responsible for planning, administration, coordination, and implementation of youth ministry programs, volunteer training seminars, day and overnight retreats, international pilgrimages, summer day-camps, Adoration nights with praise and worship, and evangelization events.
• Scheduled and managed teams of volunteers, and provided ongoing training and opportunities for faith formation and development.
• Utilized talks, personal testimonies, and multimedia resources to effectively communicate the Faith in an engaging and relevant manner.
• Enhanced community outreach through community events, volunteer projects, and fundraising initiatives.
• Oversaw youth ministry budget and tracked all expenses.
• Ensured a safe environment for all ministry participants by adhering to the Archdiocesan safety guidelines and protocols.
• Maintained effective communication with the parish and community at large, both in person and online, through presentations, announcements, media advertising, and social media account posts.
• Conducted regular evaluations of ministry programs to ensure continued growth and development, making adjustments as needed based on feedback from participants and church leadership.

• Participated in SFD internship at an orphanage for youth with disabilities, conducting daily accompaniment visits to promote the human dignity of the orphanage residents, helping them increase their self-esteem and sense of self-worth, reduce their isolation, and help them develop life skills.
• Worked as liaison with a local church to establish a charity fund for the orphanage.