if you're looking at a catholic baptism, i believe you'll need at least one godparent that is from the catholic church (not necessarily active in the church, but is a confirmed catholic). this is my understanding of the catholic process. i would go and speak to the priest at your local church and ask them what their "rules" are as such.
even though DH and i are not active in the church, i am a confirmed catholic. i do struggle with some of the stances the church have made and as a result, i don't attend church, but i do have my beliefs, and our children will be baptised with catholic godparents. DH is not catholic, but given our choice of godparents (bro and sil) he agrees that a catholic ceremony is appropriate. our children won't be raised attending church, but will be bought up with christian beliefs. if, when they are old enough, they wish to attend church, i have no drama with this (it's next door!) - but it will be their choice
if this is the way you're looking at it, definitely speak to the priest about what the expectation re god parents is - and if you want your mum as the only godparent, so be it. give his parents another "special" role in Mia's life!
i was going to have my bestie as the godmother but it seems she has a new found interest in DP and frankly i think its abit innapropriate for her to have such an important role.
Hollye - you have obviously put alot of thought into it - good for you hun.
Yes, to be baptised one of the godparents need to be catholic - and poo poo DP's parents if they get upset - there is more to being a godparent than just standing up there on the day - it's about being a positive influence on the child's life (not just religious!) and being there for them if they need you down the track.
I was christened anglican, DH's family are catholic and my kids have been baptised catholic too - but we don't get to church every week either - about once a month at the moment especially with bubs.
I was not implying at all that you shouldn't have her baptised if you aren't strict catholic, I wouldn't judge just on the info in this thread alone!!
You can tell Matt's parents they have their special title as grandparents and no-one can stand in for that one
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