Summa TheologiaePart II-II — Second Part of the Second Part Question 088 — Question 88 — Vows Prooemium Article 1 — Whether a vow consists in a mere purpose of the will? Article 2 — Whether a vow should always be about a better good? Article 3 — Whether all vows are binding? Article 4 — Whether it is expedient to take vows? Article 5 — Whether a vow is an act of latria or religion? Article 6 — Whether it is more praiseworthy and meritorious to do something in fulfilment of a vow, than without a vow? Article 7 — Whether a vow is solemnized by the reception of holy orders, and by the profession of a certain rule? Article 8 — Whether those who are subject to another’s power are hindered from taking vows? Article 9 — Whether children can bind themselves by vow to enter religion? Article 10 — Whether vows admit of dispensation? Article 11 — Whether it is possible to be dispensed from a solemn vow of continency? Article 12 — Whether the authority of a prelate is required for the commutation or the dispensation of a vow?
