Catechumen and Novice

Catechumen noun - A new convert being taught the principles of Christianity by a catechist.

Novice is a synonym for catechumen in beginner topic. In some cases you can use "Novice" instead the word "Catechumen" as a noun or an adjective, when it comes to topics like new believer, person who receives education, person who is learning something, person unskilled in something.

Novice noun - A person who is just starting out in a field of activity.

Catechumen is a synonym for novice in novitiate topic. You can use "Catechumen" instead the word "Novice" as a noun or an adjective.