Trusting a priest is not a bad idea,trusting a priest is just like trusting god.
How does a penitent make satisfaction for his or her sins? through Prayer, an offering, works of mercy, service to a neighbor,
Through the sacrament of reconciliation, and by confession our sins to a priest, we have the assurance of Jesus' own words that we shall be forgiven of our sins. This is especially true for mortal or very grave sins. ... Reconciliation with the Church is inseparable from reconciliation with God.”
