Online Catholic Inspiration
From the Diocese of Parramatta, in what could be described as "Netflix for Catholics", The Well is a new online service providing on-demand inspiration for families, children, young people and faith communities.
Initially designed as a solution to support our faith in lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Diocese of Parramatta quickly realised the longer term potential for such a fluid, living library.
With a growing collection of videos, podcasts and other online resources, at any time of day or night, you can engage with:
- High-energy children’s shows;
- Information and reflections on the sacraments;
- Young musicians leading praise and worship;
- Thought-provoking discussions from local and international speakers;
- Inspirational material from young men and women.
The Well is an initiative of the various ministries and agencies within the Diocese responding to the “growing need for a strong Catholic presence online”.
The Well is an important offering with relevant and engaging online content seeking to support and complement faith communities, working together to share and grow our faith in Jesus. We hope that it will be another way for people to connect with the Church, whether they attend Mass regularly, or are unable to, particularly at the current time of the pandemic. Our desire is for the content to both feature local communities as well as relate to the needs of our local people.
Inspired by online streaming services akin to Netflix and Stan, The Well provides a refreshment of our faith and an encounter with Jesus, reminiscent of his famous meeting with the Samaritan woman in the Gospels. As with the wells in the wilderness of ancient times through to the twenty-first century office water cooler, wells are a source of encounter, refreshment and discovery. Famously, the Samaritan Woman at the Well (John 4:4-42) is offered the living water of God through relationship with Jesus. May all-comers to The Well be drawn more deeply into the life of Jesus, experiencing new energy and inspiration.
Introduction to "The Well"
"The Well" Youtube channel
www.thewell.org.au