Because God possesses Holy Mercy, Mercy in its’ most complete and perfect form,
we need to go to confession because we need to be in a state of Gods Grace to receive the Sacraments, and to do this we need to be free of sin, esp. Mortal sin which destroys the life of Grace within us. I hope this is enough info for you!
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