What is the big deal with a girl wanted to serve God. I undestand that we can't be priest but let us serve God in some way. I don't understand why everyone get so up tight with altar girls. I'm starting to see a lot of sexism in the church and I really don't like it. How come in other Christian churches women are able to serve God in may ways but with The Roman Catholic church its few . It seems very unfair.Just because of my gender I can't serve God the way I want. I mean wasn't Mary the first disciple!?!? If so why can't women be near Christ the way she was!?!?! I agree with the article "Having girls share serving opportunities with boys is an expression of their equality in Christ. Parishes must create a variety of social and service activities".