The first period includes the missionary ventures that were separated by over one hundred years from the founding of lasting parishes in Belize , and the events leading up to Belize becoming a mission entrusted to the Society of Jesus , Jesuits .
The first period includes the missionary ventures that were separated by over one hundred years from the founding of lasting parishes in Belize . 
 Toward the end of this period come the events that led to Belize becoming a mission entrusted to the Society of Jesus , Jesuits .