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Attachments | Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? |
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Station Type | Station Type | Independent |
Affiliated network | ||
Nielsen DMA | Wilkes Barre-Scranton | |
Web Home Page Address | www.dioceseofscranton.org |
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State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream | |
State the average number of hours per week of free over-the-air digital video programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream | |
State the average number of hours per week of Core Programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671: | |
Does the Licensee provide information identifying each Core Program aired on its station, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | |
Does the Licensee certify that at least 50% of the Core Programming counted toward meeting the additional programming guideline (applied to free video programming aired on other than the main Yes No program stream) did not consist of program episodes that had already aired within the previous seven days either on the station's main program stream or on another of the station's free digital program streams? |
Digital Core Program (1 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | Animated Stories from the New Testament |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | monday, 4:30 p.m. |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
Total times aired | 12 |
Number of Preemptions | 1 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
Length of Program | 28 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 4 years to 12 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | presents Animated Stories from the New Testament in a contemporary style |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | No |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Animated Stories from the New Testament |
List date and time rescheduled | |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | November 11 |
Reason for Preemption | Other |
Digital Core Program (2 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | The Roamin' Catholic |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 10 a.m. |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
Total times aired | 12 |
Number of Preemptions | 1 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 3 years to 10 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The Boss sends Rob on a trip to learn about Saint Anthony of Padua, patron of lost items after losing his rosary beads. Penny travels with Rob to learn all about Pentecost and Confirmation since she herself is getting Confirmed. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | No |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | The Roamin' Catholic |
List date and time rescheduled | |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | December 14 |
Reason for Preemption | Other |
Digital Core Program (3 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | ABCatholic |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Tuesday, 5:00 p.m. |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
Total times aired | 12 |
Number of Preemptions | 1 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 3 years to 11 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | the ABC's of the Catholic faith taught to children in a fun and entertaining way. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | No |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | ABCatholic |
List date and time rescheduled | |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | December 24 |
Reason for Preemption | Other |
Digital Core Program (4 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | My Catholic Family |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Tuesday, 4:30 p.m. |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
Total times aired | 12 |
Number of Preemptions | 1 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
Length of Program | 28 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 4 years to 10 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Children learn the Christian values of being Catholic |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | No |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | My Catholic Family |
List date and time rescheduled | |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | December 24 |
Reason for Preemption | Other |
Digital Core Program (5 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | Cat Chat |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Thursday, 5:00 pm |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
Length of Program | 28 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 5 years to 12 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The Cat Chat family teaches us all about prayer, and how talking to God, and listening to Him, is very important to our spiritual lives. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | No |
Digital Core Program (6 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | The Friar |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Monday, 5:00 p.m. |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 3 years to 11 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Father John teaches his friends: Renata the girl; Timothy the mouse, and Leopold the frog about the parables of Jesus through song, puppetry, animation, and much more. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | No |
Digital Core Program (7 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | Donut Man |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Friday, 5:00 p.m. |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 3 years to 11 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The Donut Man and company fix-up a run-down restaurant to care for the needy. They learn the value of prayer, praise, obedience and team-work as they turn mishap and mayhem into the joyful opening of the re-furbished community center. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | No |
Digital Core Program (8 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | Hi Lucy |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Thursday, 5:00 p.m. |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | 11 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
Length of Program | 28 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 4 years to 14 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Hi Lucy: Sister Grace helps her good friend Lucy learn many different things about her relationship with God and her Catholic faith. Big Al: Each program presents a different Gospel value. These engaging presentations include a short scripture reading, a reflection from Fr. Joe, a discussion with Big Al, and a prayer. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | No |
Digital Core Program (9 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | Lucy and Friends |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Wednesday, 5:00 p.m. |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | 12 |
Number of Preemptions | 1 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
Length of Program | 28 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 3 years to 13 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Rob, a good-hearted but sometimes bumbling world-traveler and photographer, is sent on wild adventures to important places in Church history in order to make short documentaries about various religious people and subjects for kids. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | No |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Lucy and Friends |
List date and time rescheduled | |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | Oct 30 |
Reason for Preemption | Other |
Digital Core Program (10 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | My Little Angels |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat 9:00 a.m. |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
Length of Program | 28 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 5 years to 12 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Have fun learning about your Catholic faith with Father Francis, Mother Superior and her Nuns! They teach Benny, Louis, Anita, Peter, and John about their Catholic faith from their town of Saint Paul. Be sure to watch them every Saturday! |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | No |
Digital Core Program (11 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | Life on the Rock |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Friday 8:00pm,live; tuesday 9:00am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
Total times aired | 24 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
Length of Program | 58 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 10 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | A weekly live program in a coffeehouse setting where a variety of guests share their faith experiences and perspectives on being young and Catholic in the 21st century. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | No |
Digital Core Program (12 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | Way of the Cross for kids |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Friday, 4:30 p.m. |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
Total times aired | 12 |
Number of Preemptions | 1 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
Length of Program | 28 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 6 years to 12 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | teaches the suffering of Jesus was for the redemption of mankind. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | No |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Way of the Cross for kids |
List date and time rescheduled | |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | October 4 |
Reason for Preemption | Other |
Digital Core Program (13 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | Knights of St. Michael |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 10:30 am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 11 |
Total times aired | 12 |
Number of Preemptions | 1 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
Length of Program | 28 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 4 years to 14 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This CAtholic variety show features a cast of 11 young adults who teach the catechism in a whole new way. the Knights have found themselves compelled to choose a side, fighting for God beneath his first defender, St. Michael. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | No |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Knights of St. Michael |
List date and time rescheduled | |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | December 14 |
Reason for Preemption | Other |
Digital Core Program (14 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | Divine Mercy Chaplet for Kids |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Thursday 4:30 pm |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
Total times aired | 12 |
Number of Preemptions | 1 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
Length of Program | 28 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 5 years to 12 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | St. Faustina teaches her young friends Kristin, Enrique and others about the Divine Mercy Devotion and how to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet in this engaging children's program. Animated. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | No |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Divine Mercy Chaplet for Kids |
List date and time rescheduled | |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | December 26 |
Reason for Preemption | Other |
Digital Core Program (15 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | Catechesis:Communion with Jesus Christ |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 11:00 a.m. |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | 61 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
Length of Program | 28 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 5 years to 15 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Educational programming for children through fundamental catechesis of the Catholic Church. The missionary mandate entrusted to the Apostles and handed down throughout the centuries is to proclaim the Gospel. The Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist provide the groundwork for catechesis instruction, looking specifically at the doctrines of Catholicism. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | No |
Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (1 of 1) | Response |
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Program Title | Life On The Rock |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | Thursday, 10pm; Sat. 1:00am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 26 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Length of Program | 58 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 10 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | A weekly live program in a coffeehouse setting where a variety of guests share their faith experiences and perspectives on being young and Catholic in the 21st century. |
Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | Yes |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | No |
Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
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Does the Licensee publicize the existence and location of the station's Children's Television Programming Reports (FCC 398) as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.3526(e)(11)(iii)? | Yes |
Name of children's programming liaison | James Brennan |
Address | 400 Wyoming Ave |
City | Scranton |
State | PA |
Zip | 18503 |
Telephone Number | 570-207-2219 |
Email Address | james-brennan@dioceseofscranton.org |
Include any other comments or information you want the Commission to consider in evaluating your compliance with the Children's Television Act (or use this space for supplemental explanations). This may include information on any other noncore educational and informational programming that you aired this quarter or plan to air during the next quarter, or any existing or proposed non-broadcast efforts that will enhance the educational and informational value of such programming to children. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671, NOTES 2 and 3. | we are presently unable to put the E/I on air, as our on air character generator is not functioning, we are looking to replace this equipment, along with other equipment, as we are in the process of moving our facility to a building across the street, which should be completed within the next several weeks. |
Other Matters (1 of 5) | Response |
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Program Title | Knights of St. Michael |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 10:30a; |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 28 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 4 years to 14 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This CAtholic variety show features a cast of 11 young adults who teach the catechism in a whole new way. the Knights have found themselves compelled to choose a side, fighting for God beneath his first defender, St. Michael. |
Other Matters (2 of 5) | Response |
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Program Title | Cat Chat |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Thur. 5:00pm |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 28 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 3 years to 11 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The Dominican Sisters of Mary from Ann Arbor, MI, teach children the basics of the Catholic faith and prepare them to receive the sacraments using the Catechism of the Catholic Church. |
Other Matters (3 of 5) | Response |
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Program Title | Life on the Rock |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Friday 8:00pm, Friday 9:00am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
Length of Program | 58 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 10 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | A weekly live program in a coffeehouse setting where a variety of guests share their faith experiences and perspectives on being young and Catholic in the 21st century. |
Other Matters (4 of 5) | Response |
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Program Title | Lucy and Friends |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Wed, 5 pm |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 28 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 3 years to 13 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Children learn about their Catholic faith. |
Other Matters (5 of 5) | Response |
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Program Title | Chaplet of Divine Mercy for Kids |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Thursday, 4:30pm |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 28 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 5 years to 13 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | St. Faustina teaches her young friends Kristin, Enrique and others about the Divine Mercy Devotion and how to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet in this engaging children's program. Animated. |
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The undersigned certifies that he or she is (a) the party filing the Children's Television Programming, or an officer, director, member, partner, trustee, authorized employee, or other individual or duly elected or appointed official who is authorized to sign on behalf of the party filing the Children's Television Programming; or (b) an attorney qualified to practice before the Commission under 47 C.F.R. Section 1.23(a), who is authorized to represent the party filing the Children's Television Programming, and who further certifies that he or she has read the document; that to the best of his or her knowledge, information,and belief there is good ground to support it; and that it is not interposed for delay. FAILURE TO SIGN THIS APPLICATION MAY RESULT IN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION AND FORFEITURE OF ANY FEES PAID Upon grant of this application, the Authorization Holder may be subject to certain construction or coverage requirements. Failure to meet the construction or coverage requirements will result in automatic cancellation of the Authorization. Consult appropriate FCC regulations to determine the construction or coverage requirements that apply to the type of Authorization requested in this application. WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM OR ANY ATTACHMENTS ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. Code, Title 18, §1001) AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION AUTHORIZATION (U.S. Code, Title 47, §312(a)(1)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. Code, Title 47, §503). |
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I certify that this application includes all required and relevant attachments. | |
I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. |
Catholic Broadcasting of Scranton, Inc.
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