Pre-Lent, aka Shrovetide, is the 3 week season that asks us to prepare for Lent: Septuagesima (70 days), Sexagemisa (60 days), and Quinquagesima (50 days) Sundays are followed by Lent (Quaresima = 40 days). Discern your Lenten Fast! Pray for Holiness & Number for St. Aelred!