Catholic father, non-Catholic mom

You can maybe try going to a non denominational or United Church?

I am catholic and im pretty sure only one parent needs to be catholic to baptise the child

One Catholic parent is enough for baptism, and at least one Catholic godparent. We are in the same situation, husband Catholic but I am not. Baptism scheduled for March, no problems from church about me not being Catholic

are you using one non catholic godparent? Just curious as im in a similar situation

yes.. basically they said officially, it will be one godparent (the Catholic) and one "witness" but we will just refer to them both as the godparents

thank you so much for would you mind me asking what church it is? In case they dont all allow this

Immaculate Conception in Woodbridge

One parent has to be catholic and the people you choose as god parents must be catholic as well- if they happen to be married they also have had to be married in a Catholic Church

I think it’s so ridiculous you can’t baptize a child without someone being Catholic already. Such bureaucratic nonsense. My partner is Catholic, he doesn’t follow it, I am not Catholic. We haven’t baptized our child even though we have had major pressure from his side of the family. God loves everyone enough with this “you can’t sit with us” stuff. Sorry for the rant. I’m sure I’ll get heat for this. Lol

@elisabeth one reason why I attended a united church. We want you to come as you are and to belong before you believe. All are welcome.

But I respect others' beliefs.

I had heard of the United Church. does anyone know of a good one above the 407? Thank you for all your comments, it’s been very informative!

I attend one in Brampton you can PM me for details.

Thank you everyone for responses. I did look up immaculate conception and yes it does say you can have 1 as a witness I didn’t know this was an option. It does make sense that if you’re entering your child in a Catholic Church that the godparents should be catholic. I just had a couple in mind but they weren’t married by the church so not sure if it would be an option. But the immaculate conception church does allow it. Thanks again. Just wanted to add to not let anyone pressure you into a baptizing your child. I know its easier said than done as family can be much but there’s no rush and really no need if its not something you and your husband care for