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==Information Content==
==Information Content==
*Church records are vital records kept by priests and are often called parish registers or church books. They include records of christenings (baptisms), marriages, and deaths (burials).
*In about 1796, Church records were used by the civil government to keep vital records.
*Roman Catholicism has been the pre-dominant religion in Belgium.
=== Baptisms===
=== Baptisms===
Catholics traditionally baptized children a few days after birth. A typical baptism record includes:
Catholics traditionally baptized children a few days after birth. A typical baptism record includes:
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