Cryptic crossword clue
Confirmation candidate Tom, maybe, joining English church with socially acceptable fellows 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word CATECHUMEN

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The straight part
We know that "Confirmation candidate" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case confirmation candidate = catechumen.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does CATECHUMEN mean?

CATECHUMEN noun
  1. A convert to Christianity under instruction before baptism; a young or recent Christian preparing for confirmation.

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