So my husband and I are from different countries with different religion. He is Hindu and I am a Roman Catholic. We are residing here in the UK. Both of us has decided that we will have our LG baptised as a catholic, since he said i have a deeper faith with God and can teach our girl better.
But when we went to a church, the priest said they can only baptise if both parents are catholic.
Is this the same for all the catholic church in the UK?
I am so sad and confused.
Any advice please. TIA
Additional background:
We got married in Dubai, but was just a civil marriage since we have different religions. The priest was also saying that we should get married in a catholic church.
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Hi there. I am not a catholic but I am interested in all religions. In the code of law in the Catholic Church both parents are NOT required to be Catholics themselves, as long as they consent, and there is “good faith and effort and hope that the child will be raised according to the Catholic church”. Find another Catholic priest or another Catholic church. It is ridiculous they said that to you!

That's the first time I've heard that both parents need to be Catholic. You may have to see if you're able to go to another church x

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