Reunionese Creole in Madagascar


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Largest Religion
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Introduction / History

Reunion is a French-based Creole language spoken in the Comoros, Madagascar and Reunion. Roughly speaking, a Creole language includes words and sometimes grammatical forms from other languages. Reunionese Creole is the main language in Reunion. French is the language of writing, education and government, but the Creole language is for informal use.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Those who speak this language are known for their special cuisine which combines French influence with curries and African flavors.


What Are Their Beliefs?

They are overwhelmingly Christian. That usually means Roman Catholic, though there is also an Evangelical presence. Faith in Christ is compromised for many.


What Are Their Needs?

They need to take Christ to the nearby Muslims.


Prayer Points

Pray for a Holy Spirit-generated revival for Reunionese Creole churches that will bless their entire community.
Ask the Lord to call the Creole Christians to reach Muslims in the Comoro Islands.
Pray for the effectiveness of the JESUS Film, with many becoming his disciples.
Pray that God will use Reunionese Creole believers to disciple others who will disciple others.


Scripture Prayers for the Reunionese Creole in Madagascar.


References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R%C3%A9union_Creole
https://en.reunion.fr/discover/gastronomy/reunionese-creole-recipes/


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Reunionese Creole
People Name in Country Reunionese Creole
Alternate Names Creole; Eurafrican Creole; Fernandino; Fernando Po Creole; Marille; Morisyen; Reunionese
Population this Country 125,000
Population all Countries 703,000
Total Countries 3
Indigenous No
Progress Scale 4
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
PeopleID3 14550
ROP3 Code 108365
Country Madagascar
Region Africa, East and Southern
Continent Africa
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Country Madagascar
Region Africa, East and Southern
Continent Africa
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked

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Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 5.90 %)
87.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
6.00 %
Islam
4.00 %
Non-Religious
3.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Reunion Creole French (125,000 speakers)
Language Code rcf   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Reunion Creole French (125,000 speakers)
Language Code rcf   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Reunion Creole French

Primary Language:  Reunion Creole French

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (2017)
Bible-New Testament No
Bible-Complete No
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Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Reunion Creole French Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Love letter to you from scripture Father's Love Letter
General Scripture Earth Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
Photo Source Bruce Cauvin - Wikimedia  Creative Commons 
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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