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''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Tuvalu, go to the [[Tuvalu Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.'' | ''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Tuvalu, go to the [[Tuvalu Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.'' | ||
==Historical Background== | ==Historical Background== | ||
The '''Congregational Christian Church of Tuvalu''', which is part of the Christian Reformed tradition, is the state church of Tuvalu; although in practice this merely entitles it to "the privilege of performing special services on major national events". Its adherents comprise about 97% of the 10,837 (2012 census) inhabitants of the archipelago. | The '''Congregational Christian Church of Tuvalu''', which is part of the Christian Reformed tradition, is the state church of Tuvalu; although in practice this merely entitles it to "the privilege of performing special services on major national events". Its adherents comprise about 97% of the 10,837 (2012 census) inhabitants of the archipelago. | ||
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==How to Find Records== | ==How to Find Records== | ||
===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:// | 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://locations.familysearch.org/en/search '''FamilySearch Center'''] near you, and/or by members of supporting organizations. To find records: | ||
:::a. Click on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId= | :::a. Click on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=1927108&query=%2Bplace%3A%22Tuvalu%22 '''records of Tuvalu''']. | ||
:::b. Click on '''Places within Tuvalu''' and a list of towns will appear. | :::b. Click on '''Places within Tuvalu''' 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. | ||
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== '''Catholic Church Records''' == | == '''Catholic Church Records''' == | ||
[[File:Dioceses of the Catholic Church in Oceania.png|500px|thumb|right|<center>Ecclesiastical provinces of the Catholic Church in Oceania (includes the Mission sui iuris of Funafuti)</center>]] | |||
===Writing to a Local Parish=== | ===Writing to a Local Parish=== | ||
Earlier records can be held at the diocese, with more recent records still kept in the local parish. To locate the mailing address or e-mail address for a diocese or local parish, consult: | Earlier records can be held at the diocese, with more recent records still kept in the local parish. To locate the mailing address or e-mail address for a diocese or local parish, consult: | ||
*[https://www.catholicdirectory.com/search_results?q=&location_value=Tuvalu&country_sn=TV&location_type=country&stateSearch=&swlat=-11.1891797&nelat=-5.4300853&swlng=175.5615234&nelng=179.9999999&lat=-7.109534999999999&lng=177.64933&faddress=Tuvalu&place_id=ChIJTaCxWbmcwW8RLhIHB2hUZ48#/ '''The Catholic Directory: Tuvalu'''] The Church of Teone also known alternatively as the Catholic Church of Teone or Catholic Center of Teone is located in Vaiaku on the south coast of the island of Fongafale, in the Funafuti atoll. | *[https://www.catholicdirectory.com/search_results?q=&location_value=Tuvalu&country_sn=TV&location_type=country&stateSearch=&swlat=-11.1891797&nelat=-5.4300853&swlng=175.5615234&nelng=179.9999999&lat=-7.109534999999999&lng=177.64933&faddress=Tuvalu&place_id=ChIJTaCxWbmcwW8RLhIHB2hUZ48#/ '''The Catholic Directory: Tuvalu'''] The Church of Teone also known alternatively as the Catholic Church of Teone or Catholic Center of Teone is located in Vaiaku on the south coast of the island of Fongafale, in the Funafuti atoll. | ||
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=='''The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Records'''== | =='''The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Records'''== | ||
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