Baptism of children in the care of same-sex couples presents a serious pastoral
concern. Nevertheless, the Church does not refuse the Sacrament of Baptism to these
children, but there must be a well founded hope that the children will be brought up in
the Catholic religion. In those cases where Baptism is permitted, pastoral ministers
should exercise prudential judgment when preparing baptismal ceremonies. Also, in
preparing the baptismal record, a distinction should be made between natural parents
and adoptive parents.
