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== Online Resources and Websites == | == Online Resources and Websites == | ||
*'''1787-1957''' {{RecordSearch|2246703| | *'''1787-1957''' - {{RecordSearch|2246703|Cape Verde, Catholic Church Records, 1787-1957}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — index and images (records in Portuguese) | ||
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==Historical Background== | ==Historical Background== | ||
Christianity is the largest religion in | Christianity is the largest religion in Cape Verde, with '''Roman Catholics''' having the most adherents. Different sources give varying estimates on the relative sizes of various Christian denominations. More than 93% of the population of Cape Verde is nominally Roman Catholic, according to an informal poll taken by local churches. About 5% of the population is Protestant. The largest Protestant denomination is the '''Church of the Nazarene'''. Other groups include the '''Seventh-day Adventist Church''', the '''Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints''', the '''Assemblies of God''', the '''Universal Church of the Kingdom of God''', the '''New Apostolic Church''' and various other '''Pentecostal''' and '''Evangelical''' groups.<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Cape Verde", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Verde, accessed 14 March 2020. </ref><ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Cape Verde", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Cape_Verde, accessed 14 March 2020. </ref> | ||
==Historical Background== | |||
<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Cape Verde", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Verde, accessed 14 March 2020. </ref><ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Cape Verde", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Cape_Verde, accessed 14 March 2020. </ref><br> | |||
==Information Recorded in the Records== | ==Information Recorded in the Records== | ||
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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 [ | :::a. Click on the [COUNTRY LINK '''records of Cape Verde''']. | ||
:::b. Click on '''Places within | :::b. Click on '''Places within Cape Verde''' 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 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 [[Portuguese Letter- | <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 [[Portuguese Letter-riting Guide|'''Portuguese Letter-writing Guide''']] 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= | *[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: Cape Verde'''] | ||
=== Historical Background === | === Historical Background === | ||
Cape Verde was discovered and colonized by Portugal in the 1400s. Catholicism was established on Cape Verde by Portuguese traders in 1533. Church records were kept from the 1600s onward. Many are available online.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Catholic Church in Cape Verde," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church_in_Cape_Verde, accessed 25 January 2019. | |||
==''' Assembly of God Church Records'''== | |||
== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Assembly of God churches in Cape Verde'''] | |||
===Historical | ===Historical Records=== | ||
The Assemblies of God was founded in the early 1900s and reached Africa soon afterwards. Wikipedia contributors, "Christianity in Cape Verde," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christianity_in_Cape_Verde, accessed 7 February 2019.</ref><ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Assemblies of God," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assemblies_of_God, accessed 7 February 2019.</ref> | |||
== '''Church of the Nazarene Church Records''' == | == '''Church of the Nazarene Church Records''' == | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
*[ | *[ '''Google Maps search results for Nazarene churches in Cape Verde'''] | ||
===Historical Records=== | ===Historical Records=== | ||
The Church of the Nazarene was established in 1908 and soon afterwards entered Africa. It is the largest Protestant denomination in | The Church of the Nazarene was established in 1908 and soon afterwards entered Africa. It is the largest Protestant denomination in Cape Verde.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Church of the Nazarene," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_the_Nazarene, accessed 7 February 2019.</ref> | ||
== '''Evangelical Church Records''' == | == '''Evangelical Church Records''' == | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
*[ | *[ '''Google Maps search results for Evangelical churches in Cape Verde'''] | ||
===Historical Records=== | ===Historical Records=== | ||
Evangelicalism has been in Africa since the late 1800s. However, in the 1920s and 1930s there was a revival movement in East Africa. This revival contributed to the substantial growth of Evangelicalism in | Evangelicalism has been in Africa since the late 1800s. However, in the 1920s and 1930s there was a revival movement in East Africa. This revival contributed to the substantial growth of Evangelicalism in Cape Verde.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Evangelicalism," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evangelicalism, accessed 7 February 2019.</ref><ref>Wikipedia contributors, "East African Revival," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_African_Revival, accessed 7 February 2019.</ref> | ||
==''' Pentecostal Church Records'''== | ==''' Pentecostal Church Records'''== | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
*[ | *[ '''Google Maps search results for Pentecostal churches in Cape Verde'''] | ||
===Historical Records=== | ===Historical Records=== | ||
Pentecostalism spread to Africa in the early 1900s by missionaries.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "African Pentecostalism," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_Pentecostalism, accessed 7 February 2019.</ref> | Pentecostalism spread to Africa in the early 1900s by missionaries.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "African Pentecostalism," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_Pentecostalism, accessed 7 February 2019.</ref> | ||
== '''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 Cape Verde'''] | ||
===Historical Records=== | ===Historical Records=== | ||
== | === Universal Church of the Kingdom of God Church Records === | ||
The Universal Church of the Kingdom of God was founded in 1977.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Universal Church of the Kingdom of God," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Church_of_the_Kingdom_of_God, accessed 7 February 2019.</ref> | The Universal Church of the Kingdom of God was founded in 1977.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Universal Church of the Kingdom of God," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Church_of_the_Kingdom_of_God, accessed 7 February 2019.</ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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For information about records for non-Christian religions in Cape Verde, go to the Religious Records page.
Online Resources and Websites[edit | edit source]
- 1787-1957 - Cape Verde, Catholic Church Records, 1787-1957 at FamilySearch — index and images (records in Portuguese)
Historical Background[edit | edit source]
Christianity is the largest religion in Cape Verde, with Roman Catholics having the most adherents. Different sources give varying estimates on the relative sizes of various Christian denominations. More than 93% of the population of Cape Verde is nominally Roman Catholic, according to an informal poll taken by local churches. About 5% of the population is Protestant. The largest Protestant denomination is the Church of the Nazarene. Other groups include the Seventh-day Adventist Church, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Assemblies of God, the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God, the New Apostolic Church and various other Pentecostal and Evangelical groups.[1][2]
Historical Background[edit | edit source]
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 [COUNTRY LINK records of Cape Verde].
- b. Click on Places within Cape Verde 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 Portuguese Letter-writing Guide 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]
Cape Verde was discovered and colonized by Portugal in the 1400s. Catholicism was established on Cape Verde by Portuguese traders in 1533. Church records were kept from the 1600s onward. Many are available online.[5][6]
Church of the Nazarene Church Records[edit | edit source]
Writing for Records[edit | edit source]
- [ Google Maps search results for Nazarene churches in Cape Verde]
Historical Records[edit | edit source]
The Church of the Nazarene was established in 1908 and soon afterwards entered Africa. It is the largest Protestant denomination in Cape Verde.[7]
Evangelical Church Records[edit | edit source]
Writing for Records[edit | edit source]
- [ Google Maps search results for Evangelical churches in Cape Verde]
Historical Records[edit | edit source]
Evangelicalism has been in Africa since the late 1800s. However, in the 1920s and 1930s there was a revival movement in East Africa. This revival contributed to the substantial growth of Evangelicalism in Cape Verde.[8][9]
Pentecostal Church Records[edit | edit source]
Writing for Records[edit | edit source]
- [ Google Maps search results for Pentecostal churches in Cape Verde]
Historical Records[edit | edit source]
Pentecostalism spread to Africa in the early 1900s by missionaries.[10]
Seventh-Day Adventist Church Records[edit | edit source]
Writing for Records[edit | edit source]
- [ Google Maps search results for Seventh-day Adventist churches in Cape Verde]
Historical Records[edit | edit source]
Universal Church of the Kingdom of God Church Records[edit | edit source]
The Universal Church of the Kingdom of God was founded in 1977.[11]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Cape Verde", in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Verde, accessed 14 March 2020.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Cape Verde", in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Cape_Verde, accessed 14 March 2020.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Cape Verde", in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Verde, accessed 14 March 2020.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Cape Verde", in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Cape_Verde, accessed 14 March 2020.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Catholic Church in Cape Verde," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church_in_Cape_Verde, accessed 25 January 2019.
Assembly of God Church Records[edit | edit source]
Writing for Records[edit | edit source]
- [ Google Maps search results for Assembly of God churches in Cape Verde]
Historical Records[edit | edit source]
The Assemblies of God was founded in the early 1900s and reached Africa soon afterwards. Wikipedia contributors, "Christianity in Cape Verde," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christianity_in_Cape_Verde, accessed 7 February 2019.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Assemblies of God," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assemblies_of_God, accessed 7 February 2019.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Church of the Nazarene," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_the_Nazarene, accessed 7 February 2019.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Evangelicalism," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evangelicalism, accessed 7 February 2019.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "East African Revival," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_African_Revival, accessed 7 February 2019.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "African Pentecostalism," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_Pentecostalism, accessed 7 February 2019.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Universal Church of the Kingdom of God," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Church_of_the_Kingdom_of_God, accessed 7 February 2019.