FAQs
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Q: What does my computer need so I can watch CatholicTV online?
A: Our site is best viewed with high-speed Internet, cable modem or faster. DSL, dial-up i.e., lower speeds will experience more buffering or have playback delays.
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Optimal System Requirements
Connection: Broadband/DSL - 1Mbs (1000Kbs)
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Video Card: ATI Radeon 9800 or equivalent.
Processor: Intel Pentium IV 2.8 Ghz
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Minimum System Requirements
Connection: Broadband/DSL - 500Kbs
Adobe Flash Player
Video Card: Any video card aside from built-in graphics renderer on the Motherboard.
Processor: Intel Pentium III 2.2 Ghz
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Q: How can I watch today's Mass?
A: The Daily Mass can be seen anytime, anywhere on demand.
Watch the Mass LIVE each weekday at 9:30 AM and rebroadcasts at 7:30 PM at Midnight (All Times Eastern) - or - pull on the drop-down menu in the upper right hand corner of your screen. The most recent Mass (except when the studios and crew are unavailable) will air.
Or just click on the link below...
Q: How do I order a show/series/special that is not in "The Store"?
A: DVDs are available for most of CatholicTV's productions. The cost is $15 for each half-hour program. To order a DVD, send $15 to:
CatholicTV
ATTN: Tape Sales
34 Chestnut Street/Box 9196
Watertown, MA 02471
Please indicate what program (and date it was shown) you would like in your correspondence.
For more information call 617-923-0220
Q: I do not see CatholicTV listed as available to watch in my area, what can I do?
A: CatholicTV broadcasts 24 hours daily, but it depends on your local cable or satellite provider whether or not we are carried on your system and for what hours.
Visit www.tvforcatholics.com to help get CatholicTV on anytime, everywhere. Or send us an email if you would like to do more to see CatholicTV in your area. Make sure you let us know where you live...
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Q: What is the difference between TV Mass and participating in person?
A: There is a tremendous difference between participating in Mass broadcast on television or seen on the Internet and actually being present at the Liturgy. Although in watching a live or recorded transmission of Mass we certainly hear God's Word and are inspired to pray and be aware of the Lord's presence in His Body, the Church, nothing can replace being in the midst of Christ in the worshiping assembly and receiving the Lord's precious Body and Blood.
Still, the the television or otherwise transmitted liturgy (or any gathering for worship for that matter) serves a great purpose. Especially for those who are prevented from physically participating at Mass, this kind of presentation keeps them connected and nourishes their Faith. Even for those who choose not to practice their Faith or who are not themselves Catholic, the Mass on television or the Internet is both catechetical and pastorally effective for the purpose of healing and drawing individuals to Christ Jesus.
Q: Where can I find the schedule of priests celebrating your TV Masses?
A: The Mass schedule for the current month is available on the Daily Mass page. If you would like to find out which priest will celebrate Daily Mass on any given day, go to the "Schedule" link and choose the day you are interested in.