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(REFERENCE COPY - Not for submission) Children's Television Programming Report

FRN:
0008307860
File Number:
CPR-135307
Submit Date:
10/10/2012
Call Sign:
W07BV
Facility ID:
16962
City:
WILKES-BARRE, ETC.
State:
PA
Service:
Analog Class A
Purpose:
Children's TV Programming Report
Status:
Received
Status Date:
10/10/2012
Filing Status:
Active



Report reflects information for : Third Quarter of 2012

General Information

Section Question Response
Attachments Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application?

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

Contact Representatives (0)

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Contact Name Address Phone Email Contact Type

Children's Television Information

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Section Question Response
Station Type Station Type Independent
Affiliated network
Nielsen DMA Wilkes Barre-Scranton
Web Home Page Address www.dioceseofscranton.org

Digital Core Programming

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Question Response
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 Programs(11)

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Digital Core Program (1 of 11) Response
Program Title Cat Chat
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Monday 4:30 pm
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired 12
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. Thomas and his wife Helen teach their children Alex and Sarah the lives and charisms of the greatest Saints of the Catholic Church in each episode of this animated series for children of all ages. The title of the series has a double meaning as it presents the life and spiritual journey of a Catholic family in our modern times as it reconnects every Catholic with the family relationship of the Communion of the Saints.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (2 of 11) Response
Program Title Truth in the Heart
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Mon - Fri 5:00 pm
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 65
Total times aired 63
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. 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.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (3 of 11) Response
Program Title Knights of St. Michael
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 11:00 am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired 25
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. 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? Yes

Digital Core Program (4 of 11) Response
Program Title the Roamin' Catholic
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Thursday 4:30pm
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 13 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Teaches beliefs of the Catholic faith to young people.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Preemption Programs #1

Questions Response
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 2012-07-05
Episode #
Reason for Preemption Other
Digital Core Program (5 of 11) Response
Program Title Divine Mercy Chaplet for Kids
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Friday 4:30 pm
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired 11
Number of Preemptions 2
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? Yes

Digital Preemption Programs #1

Questions Response
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 # 8-10
Reason for Preemption Other

Digital Preemption Programs #2

Questions Response
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 # 7-27
Reason for Preemption Other
Digital Core Program (6 of 11) Response
Program Title The Friar
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sat, 10:30 a.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired 12
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 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The Frian helps young people discern a holy lifestyle.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (7 of 11) Response
Program Title Lucy and Friends
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 9:00 a.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired 12
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? Yes

Digital Core Program (8 of 11) Response
Program Title The Donut Man
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sat 10:00 am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired 12
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 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? Yes

Digital Core Program (9 of 11) Response
Program Title Animated Stories
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Tue. 4:30pm
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 3 years to 13 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. An animated presentation of the life of Jesus and the stories he told, tied in with the life of an early Christian family suffering under the persecutions of Nero in Rome in AD 64.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Preemption Programs #1

Questions Response
Title of Program Animated Stories
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 2012-08-07
Episode #
Reason for Preemption Other
Digital Core Program (10 of 11) Response
Program Title Life on the Rock
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Friday 8:00pm,live; Friday 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? Yes

Digital Core Program (11 of 11) Response
Program Title My Little Angels
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sat 9:30 a.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired 12
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? Yes

Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (1)

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Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (1 of 1) Response
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? Yes
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

Date and Time Aired:

Questions Response
Date Time

Sponsored Core Programming (0)

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Liaison Contact

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Question Response
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.

Other Matters (5)

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Other Matters (1 of 5) Response
Program Title My Catholic Family
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled monday 4:30pm;
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 (2 of 5) Response
Program Title Knights of St. Michael
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 11:00a; Thur, 4:30pm
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
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 (3 of 5) Response
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
Program Title Truth in the Heart
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Mon-Fri 5:00pm
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 65
Length of Program 28 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 5 years to 15 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 (5 of 5) Response
Program Title Chaplet of Divine Mercy for Kids
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled fri 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.

Certification

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Question Response

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).

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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