Our Father
Pater Noster
The prayer Jesus taught His disciples, also called the Lord's Prayer.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
In Latin
Pater noster, qui es in cælis, sanctificétur nomen tuum; advéniat regnum tuum; fiat volúntas tua, sicut in cælo, et in terra. Panem nostrum cotidiánum da nobis hódie; et dimítte nobis débita nostra, sicut et nos dimíttimus debitóribus nostris; et ne nos indúcas in tentatiónem; sed líbera nos a malo. Amen.
History
Jesus taught this prayer to His disciples when they asked Him how to pray (Matthew 6:9-13, Luke 11:2-4). It has been prayed by Christians since the very beginning of the Church.
When to Pray
This prayer can be prayed at any time. It is part of the Rosary, the Divine Office, and is prayed at every Mass.