Church at the Mission (CATM) Academy

Church at the Mission  (CATM) Academy is a school for discipleship, spiritual formation and ministry preparation. It is the way Church at the Mission equips its members for the ministry of the church (Ephesians 4:12). It is also one way that Yonge Street Mission seeks to bless the city…by providing Christian education, spiritual formation and ministry training, free of cost, to anyone interested in following the Way of Jesus.

CATM Academy is part of Yonge Street Mission’s H.B. Martin Family Centre for Urban Education (CUE).

CATM Academy runs courses in six different programs: Foundations, Journey through the Bible, Ministry-Formation Training, Spiritual/Personal Growth, Sacred Arts and General Electives.

Students may take as many or as few courses desired. To receive the CATM Academy Diploma (our in-house diploma) students need to complete a total of 32 courses. Each program has a specific number of courses that must be completed (see below) to earn the diploma. As long as the program requirements are completed within 5 years, students will earn their diploma.

CATM Academy Program Descriptions in Brief:

Foundations: A series of courses designed for new Christians, for seasoned Christ-followers who want a solid refresher in the basics of the faith, and for those investigating faith. 7 Foundations courses are required to complete the Foundations program of CATM Academy.

Journey through the Bible: A series of Bible courses designed to equip you with a solid understanding of the books of the Bible. 7 Journey through the Bible courses are required to complete the Journey through the Bible Program of CATM Academy.

Ministry Formation Training: Ministry Formation Training courses are designed to equip, encourage and support you as you serve God by serving others. 5 Courses are required to complete the Ministry Formation Training Program of CATM Academy.

Spiritual/Personal Growth: Spiritual/Personal Growth courses focus on personal spiritual growth and development: the things we each need to live life to the fullest, a life more freely given to loving God and loving others. 7 courses are required to complete the Spiritual/Personal Growth Program of CATM Academy.

Sacred Arts: The highest purpose and value of the arts is to glorify and honour our Creator. The Sacred Arts Program is designed to encourage the exploration of the creative arts as expressions of worship. 1 course is required to complete the Sacred Arts Program of CATM Academy.

Elective Courses: A series of courses that focus on a variety of topics of interest. 5 courses are required to complete the General Elective requirements of CATM Academy.

The new 2010/2011 CATM Academy
Course Catalogue is now available!

View CATM Academy Course Catalogue here.

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CATM Academy Courses!

“Even though I have been a Christian all my life, the Foundations course gave me an opportunity to explore the meaning of life. It also helped me draw closer to God and to find purpose for my life.” 
– Dorothee Chopamba, program participant

“Through Foundations I have grown more aware of my spirituality… I have a real feeling of accomplishment now that I’ve finished the program, and I know that God is guiding me.” 
– Ken Lafay, former YSM housing worker and addictions counsellor