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''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Belize, go to the [[Belize Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.'' | ''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Belize, go to the [[Belize Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.'' | ||
==Online Resources and Websites== | ==Online Resources and Websites== | ||
==Historical Background== | ==Historical Background== | ||
According to the 2010 census, 40.1% of Belizeans are '''Roman Catholics''', 31.8% are Protestants (8.4% '''Pentecostal'''; 5.4% '''Adventist'''; 4.7% '''Anglican'''; 3.7% '''Mennonite'''; 3.6% '''Baptist'''; 2.9% '''Methodist'''; 2.8% '''Nazarene'''), 1.7% are Jehovah's Witnesses, 10.3% adhere to other religions (including '''The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints''', Hindus, Buddhists, Muslims, Bahá'ís, Rastafarians and other).In addition to Catholics, there has always been a large accompanying Protestant minority. It was brought by British, German, and other settlers to the British colony of British Honduras. From the beginning, it was largely Anglican and Mennonite in nature. The Protestant community in Belize experienced a large Pentecostal and Seventh-Day Adventist influx tied to the recent spread of various Evangelical Protestant denominations throughout Latin America. Geographically speaking, German Mennonites live mostly in the rural districts of Cayo and Orange Walk. The '''Greek Orthodox''' Church has a presence in Santa Elena.<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Belize", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belize, accessed 14 March 2020. </ref><ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Belize", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Belize, accessed 14 March 2020. </ref><br> | According to the 2010 census, 40.1% of Belizeans are '''Roman Catholics''', 31.8% are Protestants (8.4% '''Pentecostal'''; 5.4% '''Adventist'''; 4.7% '''Anglican'''; 3.7% '''Mennonite'''; 3.6% '''Baptist'''; 2.9% '''Methodist'''; 2.8% '''Nazarene'''), 1.7% are Jehovah's Witnesses, 10.3% adhere to other religions (including '''The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints''', Hindus, Buddhists, Muslims, Bahá'ís, Rastafarians and other).In addition to Catholics, there has always been a large accompanying Protestant minority. It was brought by British, German, and other settlers to the British colony of British Honduras. From the beginning, it was largely Anglican and Mennonite in nature. The Protestant community in Belize experienced a large Pentecostal and Seventh-Day Adventist influx tied to the recent spread of various Evangelical Protestant denominations throughout Latin America. Geographically speaking, German Mennonites live mostly in the rural districts of Cayo and Orange Walk. The '''Greek Orthodox''' Church has a presence in Santa Elena.<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Belize", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belize, accessed 14 March 2020. </ref><ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Belize", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Belize, accessed 14 March 2020. </ref><br> | ||
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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://familysearch.org/locations/ '''Family History 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=320&query=%2Bplace%3ABelize '''records of Belize''']. | ||
:::b. Click on '''Places within Belize''' and a list of towns will appear. | :::b. Click on '''Places within Belize''' 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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===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
<span style="color:darkviolet"> You will probably need to write to or email the national archives, the diocese, or local parish priests to find records. See [[Letter Writing Guide for Genealogy|'''Letter Writing Guide for Genealogy''']] for help with composing letters.</span> | <span style="color:darkviolet"> You will probably need to write to or email the national archives, the diocese, or local parish priests to find records. See [[Letter Writing Guide for Genealogy|'''Letter Writing Guide for Genealogy''']] for help with composing letters.</span> | ||
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== '''Catholic Church Records''' == | == '''Catholic Church Records''' == | ||
===Writing to a Local Parish=== | ===Writing to a Local Parish=== | ||
To locate the mailing address or e-mail address for a local parish, consult: | |||
*[https://www.catholicdirectory.com/search_results?q=&location_value=Belize&country_sn=BZ&location_type=country&stateSearch=&swlat=15.8856189&nelat=18.4959419&swlng=-89.22758789999999&nelng=-87.41269989999999&lat=17.189877&lng=-88.49765&faddress=Belize&place_id=ChIJ-foSwT5bXI8RTuMeP02KSvY#/ '''The Catholic Directory: Belize'''] | *[https://www.catholicdirectory.com/search_results?q=&location_value=Belize&country_sn=BZ&location_type=country&stateSearch=&swlat=15.8856189&nelat=18.4959419&swlng=-89.22758789999999&nelng=-87.41269989999999&lat=17.189877&lng=-88.49765&faddress=Belize&place_id=ChIJ-foSwT5bXI8RTuMeP02KSvY#/ '''The Catholic Directory: Belize'''] | ||
=== Historical Background === | === Historical Background === | ||
<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Belize", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Belize, accessed 14 March 2020. </ref><ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Catholic Church in Belize", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church__in_Belize, accessed 14 March 2020. </ref> | |||
=='''The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Records'''== | =='''The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Records'''== | ||
===Online Records=== | ===Online Records=== | ||
Information is available to current members only for deceased members and immediate family members who are still living. [https://www.familysearch.org/en/ '''Sign in to FamilySearch and then select Family Tree in the drop-down menu.'''] | |||
===Historical Background=== | ===Historical Background=== | ||
<ref> The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "Facts and Statistics: Belize, https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/facts-and-statistics/country/Belize, accessed 6 March 2020.</ref> | |||
==References== | |||
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=='''Anglican (Episcopal) Church Records'''== | |||
===Writing for Records=== | |||
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Anglican churches in Belize'''] | |||
===Historical Background=== | |||
=='''Baptist Church Records'''== | |||
===Writing for Records=== | |||
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Baptist churches in Belize'''] | |||
=='''Eastern Orthodox Church Records'''== | |||
===Writing for Records=== | |||
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Eastern Orthodox churches in Belize'''] | |||
==Historical Background== | |||
=='''Jehovah's Witnesses Church Records'''== | |||
===Writing for Records=== | |||
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Jehovah's Witnesses churches in Belize'''] | |||
===Historical Background=== | |||
=='''Lutheran Church Records'''== | |||
===Writing for Records=== | |||
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Lutheran churches in Belize'''] | |||
===Historical Background=== | |||
=='''Mennonite Church Records'''== | =='''Mennonite Church Records'''== | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
*[ | *[ '''Google Maps search results for Mennonite churches in Belize'''] | ||
===Historical Background=== | ===Historical Background=== | ||
=='''Methodist Church Records'''== | =='''Methodist Church Records'''== | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
*[ | *[ '''Google Maps search results for Methodist churches in Belize'''] | ||
===Historical Background=== | |||
=='''Moravian Church Records'''== | |||
===Writing for Records=== | |||
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Moravian churches in Belize'''] | |||
===Historical Background=== | |||
=='''Nazarene Church Records'''== | =='''Nazarene Church Records'''== | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
*[ | *[ '''Google Maps search results for Nazarene churches in Belize'''] | ||
===Historical Background=== | |||
==''' | =='''Pentecostal Church Records'''== | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
*[ | *[ '''Google Maps search results for Pentecostal churches in Belize'''] | ||
=='''Presbyterian Church Records'''== | |||
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===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
*[ | *[ '''Google Maps search results for Presbyterian churches in Belize'''] | ||
===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 Belize'''] | ||
===Historical Background=== | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category: Belize]] [[Category:Church Records by Country]] | [[Category: Belize]] [[Category:Church Records by Country]] | ||
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For information about records for non-Christian religions in Belize, go to the Religious Records page.
Online Resources and Websites[edit | edit source]
Historical Background[edit | edit source]
According to the 2010 census, 40.1% of Belizeans are Roman Catholics, 31.8% are Protestants (8.4% Pentecostal; 5.4% Adventist; 4.7% Anglican; 3.7% Mennonite; 3.6% Baptist; 2.9% Methodist; 2.8% Nazarene), 1.7% are Jehovah's Witnesses, 10.3% adhere to other religions (including The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Hindus, Buddhists, Muslims, Bahá'ís, Rastafarians and other).In addition to Catholics, there has always been a large accompanying Protestant minority. It was brought by British, German, and other settlers to the British colony of British Honduras. From the beginning, it was largely Anglican and Mennonite in nature. The Protestant community in Belize experienced a large Pentecostal and Seventh-Day Adventist influx tied to the recent spread of various Evangelical Protestant denominations throughout Latin America. Geographically speaking, German Mennonites live mostly in the rural districts of Cayo and Orange Walk. The Greek Orthodox Church has a presence in Santa Elena.[1][2]
Information Recorded in the Records[edit | edit source]
Different denominations, different time periods, and practices of different record keepers will effect how much information can be found in the records. This outline will show the types of details which might be found (best case scenario):
Baptisms[edit | edit source]
In Catholic and Anglican records, children were usually baptized a few days after birth, and therefore, the baptism record proves date of birth. Other religions, such as Baptists, baptized at other points in the member's life. Baptism registers might give:
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Marriages[edit | edit source]
Marriage registers can give:
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Burials[edit | edit source]
Burial registers may give:
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How to Find Records[edit | edit source]
Digital Copies of Church Records in the FamilySearch Catalog[edit | edit source]
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 Family History Center near you, and/or by members of supporting organizations. To find records:
- a. Click on the records of Belize.
- b. Click on Places within Belize 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.
- d. Click on the "Church records" topic. Click on the blue links to specific record titles.
- e. Some combination of these icons will appear at the far right of the listing for the record.
. The magnifying glass indicates that the record is indexed. Clicking on the magnifying glass will take you to the index. Clicking on the camera will take you to an online digital copy of the records.
Writing for Records[edit | edit source]
You will probably need to write to or email the national archives, the diocese, or local parish priests to find records. See Letter Writing Guide for Genealogy for help with composing letters.
Catholic Church Records[edit | edit source]
Writing to a Local Parish[edit | edit source]
To locate the mailing address or e-mail address for a local parish, consult:
Historical Background[edit | edit source]
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Records[edit | edit source]
Online Records[edit | edit source]
Information is available to current members only for deceased members and immediate family members who are still living. Sign in to FamilySearch and then select Family Tree in the drop-down menu.
Historical Background[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Belize", in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belize, accessed 14 March 2020.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Belize", in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Belize, accessed 14 March 2020.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Belize", in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Belize, accessed 14 March 2020.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Catholic Church in Belize", in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church__in_Belize, accessed 14 March 2020.
- ↑ The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "Facts and Statistics: Belize, https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/facts-and-statistics/country/Belize, accessed 6 March 2020.
Anglican (Episcopal) Church Records[edit | edit source]
Writing for Records[edit | edit source]
- [ Google Maps search results for Anglican churches in Belize]
Historical Background[edit | edit source]
Baptist Church Records[edit | edit source]
Writing for Records[edit | edit source]
- [ Google Maps search results for Baptist churches in Belize]
Eastern Orthodox Church Records[edit | edit source]
Writing for Records[edit | edit source]
- [ Google Maps search results for Eastern Orthodox churches in Belize]
Historical Background[edit | edit source]
Jehovah's Witnesses Church Records[edit | edit source]
Writing for Records[edit | edit source]
- [ Google Maps search results for Jehovah's Witnesses churches in Belize]
Historical Background[edit | edit source]
Lutheran Church Records[edit | edit source]
Writing for Records[edit | edit source]
- [ Google Maps search results for Lutheran churches in Belize]
Historical Background[edit | edit source]
Mennonite Church Records[edit | edit source]
Writing for Records[edit | edit source]
- [ Google Maps search results for Mennonite churches in Belize]
Historical Background[edit | edit source]
Methodist Church Records[edit | edit source]
Writing for Records[edit | edit source]
- [ Google Maps search results for Methodist churches in Belize]
Historical Background[edit | edit source]
Moravian Church Records[edit | edit source]
Writing for Records[edit | edit source]
- [ Google Maps search results for Moravian churches in Belize]
Historical Background[edit | edit source]
Nazarene Church Records[edit | edit source]
Writing for Records[edit | edit source]
- [ Google Maps search results for Nazarene churches in Belize]
Historical Background[edit | edit source]
Pentecostal Church Records[edit | edit source]
Writing for Records[edit | edit source]
- [ Google Maps search results for Pentecostal churches in Belize]
Presbyterian Church Records[edit | edit source]
Writing for Records[edit | edit source]
- [ Google Maps search results for Presbyterian churches in Belize]
Historical Background[edit | edit source]
Seventh-day Adventist Church Records[edit | edit source]
Writing for Records[edit | edit source]
- [ Google Maps search results for Seventh-day Adventist churches in Belize]