| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Attachments | Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? |
| Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contact Name | Address | Phone | Contact Type |
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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 |
| 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 Program (1 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Donut Man |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 10 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 11 |
| Total times aired | 12 |
| 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 | 4 years to 12 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | In these children's programs, The Donut Man shares lessons of faith and love through fun songs and entertaining characters. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | No |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Donut Man |
| 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 # | aug 30 |
| Reason for Preemption | Other |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Donut Man |
| 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 # | aug 22 |
| Reason for Preemption | Other |
| Digital Core Program (2 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Cat Chat |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Friday, 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 13 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | In this fast paced, exciting new show the Cat.Chat Family teaches kids the most important lessons on our Faith with catchy songs, silly jokes, action packed juggling and unicycling and don't forget the adventures of the family cat Moses. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | No |
| Digital Core Program (3 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| 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 | 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 15 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The Sisters provide the groundwork for catechesis instruction, looking specifically at the doctrines of our faith. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | No |
| Digital Core Program (4 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | The Roamin' Catholic |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Thursday 4:30 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 | 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. | Rob, a good-hearted but sometimes bumbling world-traveler and photographer, is sent on wild adventures to important places in Church history 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 |
| Digital Core Program (5 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | The Friar |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Tuesday 4:30 p.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 13 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Father John and his friends: Renata --the girl, Timothy --the mouse, and Leopold --the frog, bring the parable to life and help your kids understand its spiritual significance through catchy songs, and vivid puppetry. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | No |
| Digital Core Program (6 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Animated Stories from the New Testament |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | saturday 10:30 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 11 |
| 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 14 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | A vivid presentation of Jesus' parable about building one's house upon the rock of His Word. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | No |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| 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 # | Aug 22 |
| Reason for Preemption | Other |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| 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 # | Aug 30 |
| Reason for Preemption | Other |
| Digital Core Program (7 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Hi Lucy |
| 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 12 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Sister Grace helps her good friend Lucy learn many different things about her relationship with God and her Catholic faith. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | No |
| Digital Core Program (8 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 58 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 9 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | A one hour weekly live program in a coffeehouse setting where a variety of guests share their faith experiences and perspectives on being young and Catholic in today's world. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | No |
| Digital Core Program (9 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | ABCatholic |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Tuesday, 5:00 p.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. | Teaches the ABC's of the Catholic faith to children of all ages in a fun and entertaining way. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | No |
| Digital Core Program (10 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | We Are CAtholic |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Monday 5 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 | 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. | Manuel passes all the assignments at school, but Phillip is sad because his parents will be disappointed with him because he cheated on an exam. Fr. Charles gives him a lesson explaining that we are not perfect. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | No |
| Digital Core Program (11 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Lucy and Friends |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Wednesday, 5:00 p.m. |
| 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. | Sister Grace and her puppet friend Lucy talk about the meaning and importance of grace in this inspiring and educational children's program. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | No |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| 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 # | Aug 30 |
| Reason for Preemption | Other |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| 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 # | Aug 22 |
| Reason for Preemption | Other |
| Digital Core Program (12 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | 5 years to 14 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | THE WAY OF THE CROSS FOR KIDS Christine, Eva, Joseph and Enrique follow the 14 Stations of the Passion and Death of Our Lord Jesus Christ. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | No |
| Digital Core Program (13 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | My Catholic Family |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Thursday, 4:30 p.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 11 |
| 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 14 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Thomas and his wife Helen guide their children in the ways of holiness by teaching them about the lives of the saints. My Catholic Family is an entertaining and educational EWTN Home Video your children will love. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | No |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| 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 # | Aug 22 |
| Reason for Preemption | Other |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| 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 # | Aug 30 |
| Reason for Preemption | Other |
| Digital Core Program (14 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | My Time with Jesus |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat 9:30 a.m., Mon 4:30 p.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 24 |
| Total times aired | 24 |
| 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. | original EWTN animated series for children, Eva, Joseph, Christine, and Enrique travel back in time to experience Gospel stories first-hand, recite traditional Catholic prayers, and learn the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Faith. In each episode, Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition are presented in an engaging and entertaining way. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | No |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | My Time with Jesus |
| 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 # | Aug 30 |
| Reason for Preemption | Other |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | My Time with Jesus |
| 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 # | Aug 22 |
| Reason for Preemption | Other |
| 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 | 9 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | A one hour weekly live program in a coffeehouse setting where a variety of guests share their faith experiences and perspectives on being young and Catholic in today's world. |
| 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 |
| Questions | Response |
|---|
| 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. | on air character generator is not working to insert E/I, station is in the process of going to digital channel and installing new equipment, proposals have been received and are being evaluated for purchase to be completed as soon as possible, target date is by end of June. facility is being relocated to new building. station currently off air and approved for STA while repairs are made. |
| Other Matters (1 of 6) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Lucy and Friends |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | wed, 3pm |
| 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. |
| Other Matters (2 of 6) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Life on the Rock |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | friday 8pm; Tues 9am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| Length of Program | 58 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 8 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. |
| Other Matters (3 of 6) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | My Time With Jesus |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat, 9:30 am |
| 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. |
| Other Matters (4 of 6) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | the Roamin'Catholic |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Thur 4:30 pm |
| 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. |
| Other Matters (5 of 6) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | the Friar |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | monday 5pm |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| 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. |
| Other Matters (6 of 6) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | We are Catholic |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Mon 5 pm |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| 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. |
| 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). |
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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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