neophyte

noun

1. a plant that is found in an area where it had not been recorded previously

   noun.plant

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. any new participant in some activity

   noun.person

   Synonyms entrant fledgeling fledgling freshman newbie newcomer starter

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. a new convert being taught the principles of Christianity by a catechist

   noun.person

   Synonyms catechumen

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. A new convert or proselyte; -- a name given by the early Christians, and still given by the Roman Catholics, to such as have recently embraced the Christian faith, and been admitted to baptism, esp. to converts from heathenism or Judaism.

   noun

   Source: webster1913