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Dear Carol —
Thanks for the question.
Our personal opinion of the priest counsel in Confession does not matter.
If the priest in the Confession says, I absolve you, then your sins are forgiven.
As to the restitution, what he gives you comes from our Blessed Lord the Christ.
In a hypothetical situation, if a Catholic received penance from an unfaithful priest whose penance, to the penitent, seemed incorrect, the priest will be culpable for this at his particular judgment, not yours, so do not worry!
You said:
Besides, I find that I am still wrongly benefiting from my college qualifications by showing my academic [transcript/marks] as evidence that I have completed my studies — which I partly cheated on.
- Doesn't that still count as dishonesty/cheating?
If you truly do not know the material provided in these courses, you should take the courses over.
That said, go with what the priest's advised and be at peace. That is my two cents. Fr. Jonathan may have something else to say on this.
I hope this helps,
Mike
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