The Church is a Field Hospital for Sinners.
Where do I Start?
The Discipleship section of our website brings together resources to help you grow in faith at your own pace. You do not need to read everything or begin in any particular place. This page is simply a guide to what is available.
Start Here
- What is Discipleship? – an overview of what it means to follow Jesus as a Christian.
- A Lifelong Journey – how faith grows and changes over time.
Christian Faith & Belief
- Being a Christian
- The Creeds & a Declaration of Belief
- The Holy Trinity
- The Holy Spirit
- The Blessed Virgin Mary
- The Problem of Evil
Prayer & the Spiritual Life
- Prayer
- Prayer Collection
- A Guide to the Mass
- What the Priest Says at Mass
- Eucharistic Devotion (Holy Hour)
- Spiritual Direction
- Retreats
Scripture
- Reading the Bible
- The Holy Rosary – a Journey in the Scriptures
Sacraments & Worship
- The Sacraments
- The Sacrament of the Mass
- Sacramentals
- The Liturgical Calendar
Formation & Christian Living
- Christian Basics
- Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit
- Pilgrimage
- Works of Mercy
- Christian Social Teaching
Take your time. Explore whatever is helpful to you. If you would like guidance on where to begin, please contact the parish — we would be glad to help.
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Registered Charity (England & Wales)
no. 1203323
The Church is a Field Hospital for Sinners.
We emphasise sacramental worship (the Mass or Holy Eucharist) celebrated in a traditional Anglo‑Catholic style,
with strong orthodox teaching and preaching, supportive pastoral care,
a caring parish family, and responsibility to our community and the greater world.
Address
The Parish Office,
99 Church Road,
Ashford, TW15 2NY
Phone
+44 1784 259093
Email
office@smam.org.uk
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