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''For information about records for non-Christian religions in | ''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Rwanda, go to the [[Rwanda Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.'' | ||
==Historical Background== | ==Historical Background== | ||
Christianity is the largest religion in Rwanda. The most recent national census from 2012 indicates that: 43.7% of Rwanda's population is Roman Catholic, 37.7% is Protestant, 11.8% is Seventh-day Adventist, and 0.7% is Jehovah's Witness. | Christianity is the largest religion in Rwanda. The most recent national census from 2012 indicates that: 43.7% of Rwanda's population is Roman Catholic, 37.7% is Protestant, 11.8% is Seventh-day Adventist, and 0.7% is Jehovah's Witness. | ||
<ref> Wikipedia contributors, " | <ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Rwanda", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rwanda, accessed 14 March 2020. </ref><ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Rwanda", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Rwanda, accessed 14 March 2020. </ref><br> | ||
==Information Recorded in the Records== | ==Information Recorded in the Records== | ||
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===Digital Copies of Church Records in the FamilySearch Catalog === | ===Digital Copies of Church Records in the FamilySearch Catalog === | ||
Watch for digitized copies of church records to be added to the collection of the FamilySearch Library. Some records might have viewing restrictions, and can only be viewed at a [https://familysearch.org/locations/ '''Family History Center'''] near you, and/or by members of supporting organizations. To find records: | Watch for digitized copies of church records to be added to the collection of the FamilySearch Library. Some records might have viewing restrictions, and can only be viewed at a [https://familysearch.org/locations/ '''Family History Center'''] near you, and/or by members of supporting organizations. To find records: | ||
:::a. Click on the [COUNTRY LINK '''records of | :::a. Click on the [COUNTRY LINK '''records of Rwanda''']. | ||
:::b. Click on '''Places within | :::b. Click on '''Places within Rwanda''' and a list of towns will appear. | ||
:::c. Click on your town if it appears, or the location which you believe was the parish which served your town or village. | :::c. Click on your town if it appears, or the location which you believe was the parish which served your town or village. | ||
:::d. Click on the '''"Church records"''' topic. Click on the blue links to specific record titles. | :::d. Click on the '''"Church records"''' topic. Click on the blue links to specific record titles. | ||
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===Writing to a Local Parish=== | ===Writing to a Local Parish=== | ||
To locate the mailing address or e-mail address for a local parish, consult: | To locate the mailing address or e-mail address for a local parish, consult: | ||
*[https://www.catholicdirectory.com/search_results?q=&location_value=brazil&country_sn=BS&location_type=country&stateSearch=&swlat=20.9082735&nelat=27.263412&swlng=-80.4775603&nelng=-72.70975390000001&lat=25.03428&lng=-77.39627999999999&faddress=The+Bahamas&place_id=ChIJPQ9Isjua1ogR5XnHaoO0PhM#/ '''The Catholic Directory: | *[https://www.catholicdirectory.com/search_results?q=&location_value=brazil&country_sn=BS&location_type=country&stateSearch=&swlat=20.9082735&nelat=27.263412&swlng=-80.4775603&nelng=-72.70975390000001&lat=25.03428&lng=-77.39627999999999&faddress=The+Bahamas&place_id=ChIJPQ9Isjua1ogR5XnHaoO0PhM#/ '''The Catholic Directory: Rwanda'''] | ||
=== Historical Background === | === Historical Background === | ||
<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in | <ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Rwanda", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Rwanda, accessed 14 March 2020. </ref><ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Catholic Church in Rwanda", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church_in_Rwanda, accessed 14 March 2020. </ref> | ||
=='''Jehovah's Witnesses Church Records'''== | =='''Jehovah's Witnesses Church Records'''== | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Jehovah's Witnesses churches in | *[ '''Google Maps search results for Jehovah's Witnesses churches in Rwanda'''] | ||
===Historical Background=== | ===Historical Background=== | ||
=='''Seventh-day Adventist Church Records'''== | =='''Seventh-day Adventist Church Records'''== | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Seventh-day Adventist churches in | *[ '''Google Maps search results for Seventh-day Adventist churches in Rwanda'''] | ||
===Historical Background=== | ===Historical Background=== | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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