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Dear Judy,
If you want to become a Catholic, yes, you should convert and talk to a Catholic pastor at a local Catholic parish about how to best handle your situation.
I also want you to know that you are not the only one who as been in this situation. In more than fifteen years of answering questions from our web site, I can think of other questioners who have been in situations similar to yours.
That said, both your unbelieving husband and daughter have to accept your desire to choose the faith you wish to.
- Would they want you to tell them what to believe?
Ask them this question in lieu of their disappointed feelings.
From previous dialogues with Baptists, it's my understanding that Babtists (this spelling is correct) are more of an anti-Catholic strain of the Baptist faith. For that reason, pray, talk to a priest, and keep attending Mass when you can (though you cannot receive the Eucharist).
If both your family members are putting emotions before logical constructive dialogue, the best you can do is pray for them. This is your choice, not theirs.
If they are open to logical constructive dialogue, tell them about our database of Catholic Answers to questions about the faith. They can search our database any time.
Write back if you have further questions.
You and your family may also find my Favorites and Scripture Passages pages interesting:
Prayerfully yours,
Mike
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