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Approved by OMB 3060-0928
January 2015
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(REFERENCE COPY - Not for submission) Children's Television Programming Report

FRN:
0008307860
File Number:
CPR-173778
Submit Date:
10/06/2015
Call Sign:
W08EM-D
Facility ID:
16962
City:
WILKES-BARRE, ETC.
State:
PA
Service:
Analog Class A
Purpose:
Children's TV Programming Report
Status:
Received
Status Date:
10/06/2015
Filing Status:
Active



Report reflects information for : Third Quarter of 2015

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(14)

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Digital Core Program (1 of 14) Response
Program Title Way of the Cross for Kids
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Friday, 4:30 pm
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 4 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. SORROWFUL MYSTERIES The Sorrowful mysteries of the Rosary present events from Jesus' passion in a way that children can understand and be inspired by. Animated
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? No

Digital Core Program (2 of 14) Response
Program Title The Friar
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Thursday 4:30 p.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 11
Total times aired 6
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 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 Preemption Programs #1

Questions Response
Title of Program The Friar
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 2015-09-24
Episode #
Reason for Preemption Other

Digital Preemption Programs #2

Questions Response
Title of Program The Friar
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 2015-07-09
Episode #
Reason for Preemption Other
Digital Core Program (3 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 7
Total times aired 7
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. 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

Digital Preemption Programs #1

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 2015-07-11
Episode #
Reason for Preemption Other
Digital Core Program (4 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 25
Total times aired 25
Number of Preemptions 1
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 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 Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? No

Digital Preemption Programs #1

Questions Response
Title of Program Life on the Rock
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 2015-07-17
Episode #
Reason for Preemption Other
Digital Core Program (5 of 14) Response
Program Title We Are CAtholic
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Friday, 4:30 p.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 6
Total times aired 6
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 15 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Father Charles, Sister Mary, and Friar Cosmus help Manuel, Anita, Phillip and Henry understand important aspects of their Catholic faith in the town of Santa Clara.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? No

Digital Preemption Programs #1

Questions Response
Title of Program We Are 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 2015-07-17
Episode #
Reason for Preemption Other

Digital Preemption Programs #2

Questions Response
Title of Program We Are 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 2015-09-25
Episode #
Reason for Preemption Other
Digital Core Program (6 of 14) Response
Program Title Truth In The Heart
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Monday, 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 5 years to 14 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Sister Amata Veritas explains what we mean when we say that the Church is one, in this engaging catechism lesson for children (5th Grade). (30 min.) The Dominican Sisters Of Mary, Mother Of The Eucharist, from Ann Arbor Michigan teach children, grades 1 to 5, about the basic tenets of our faith, preparing 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? No

Digital Core Program (7 of 14) Response
Program Title Truth In The Heart
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. Big Al: Sister Amata Veritas explains what we mean when we say that the Church is one, in this engaging catechism lesson for children (5th Grade). (30 min.) The Dominican Sisters Of Mary, Mother Of The Eucharist, from Ann Arbor Michigan teach children, grades 1 to 5, about the basic tenets of our faith, preparing 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? No

Digital Core Program (8 of 14) Response
Program Title Animated Stories from the Bible
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Thursday, 4:30 pm
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 4
Total times aired 4
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. Animated series for children presenting the most beloved stories from the Old Testament. Children will learn important values such as honesty, love, compassion and the power of prayer.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? No

Digital Preemption Programs #1

Questions Response
Title of Program Animated Stories from the Bible
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 2015-09-24
Episode #
Reason for Preemption Other
Digital Core Program (9 of 14) Response
Program Title Super SAints
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Tuesday, 5:00 pm
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 10
Total times aired 10
Number of Preemptions 3
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 0
Length of Program 28 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 7 years to 13 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. lives of saints are explained on various locations.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? No

Digital Preemption Programs #1

Questions Response
Title of Program Super SAints
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 2015-09-08
Episode #
Reason for Preemption Other

Digital Preemption Programs #2

Questions Response
Title of Program Super SAints
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 2015-08-04
Episode #
Reason for Preemption Other

Digital Preemption Programs #3

Questions Response
Title of Program Super SAints
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 2015-09-22
Episode #
Reason for Preemption Other
Digital Core Program (10 of 14) Response
Program Title Rosary for Kids
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Monday 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 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Children learn the way of the rosary.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? No

Digital Preemption Programs #1

Questions Response
Title of Program Rosary 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 2015-07-13
Episode #
Reason for Preemption Other

Digital Preemption Programs #2

Questions Response
Title of Program Rosary 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 2015-09-21
Episode #
Reason for Preemption Other
Digital Core Program (11 of 14) Response
Program Title My Catholic Family
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 9:00 am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 4
Total times aired 4
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. ST. JOSEPHINE BAKHITA St. Bakhita is an exemplary model for Nakun, a little girl who is lonely and friendless in a new school. With the encouragement of fellow students, however, Nakun soon discovers the joy of making spiritual exercises and becoming a child of God.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? No

Digital Preemption Programs #1

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 2015-09-26
Episode #
Reason for Preemption Other
Digital Core Program (12 of 14) Response
Program Title Cat Chat
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Tuesday, 4:30 pm
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 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 Preemption Programs #1

Questions Response
Title of Program Cat Chat
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 2015-09-22
Episode #
Reason for Preemption Other

Digital Preemption Programs #2

Questions Response
Title of Program Cat Chat
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 2015-08-04
Episode #
Reason for Preemption Other
Digital Core Program (13 of 14) Response
Program Title My Time with Jesus
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sat 9:30 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. 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

Digital Core Program (14 of 14) Response
Program Title Rise and Fall of Ancient Israel
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled monday, 5:00 pm
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 5
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. KING DAVID Dr. Laurie Manhardt chronicles the life and lineage of one the most well known biblical figures, King David.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? No

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: Sat. 1:00am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: 13
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

Date and Time Aired:

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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. the station's on air character generator is not working to insert E/I, station is in the process of installing new equipment, target date is by end of June. facility is currently being relocated to new building.

Other Matters (6)

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Other Matters (1 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. 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
Other Matters (2 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. 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
Other Matters (3 of 6) Response
Program Title Truth in the Heart
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Monday, 5 pm
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 28 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 8 years to 14 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Sister Amata Veritas explains what we mean when we say that the Church is one, in this engaging catechism lesson for children (5th Grade).
Other Matters (4 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. 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.
Other Matters (5 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. In this new and 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.
Other Matters (6 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. 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.

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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