Being Catholic, I have no problems. I know where the Bible came from, the Church. I am not brainwashed, I and my mother are 2 of 7 of my immediate family that are Catholic.
I fear nothing, I love God and know that I will be purged after death and be united with God for eternity.
Knowledge is...
Among other readings, John 20, those are when it was decided. The forgiveness comes from Jesus, the priests are but spiritual guides to you, given authority by Our Lord.