Neophyte n. : 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.

Neophyte n. : A novice; a tyro; a beginner in anything.

Example:
What is the best "beginners" river for Neophyte paddlers in Texas?

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Defination from the web:
neophyte for one year after conversion. ... Neophyte sand goby, a fish that is blue and pink with a green stripe. An apprentice working to join the Georgetown Chimes ...