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Built in 1925 in Chalet style to a design by B. Buurman and decorated with murals by Chris Lebeau and the main part of the church complex. The first stone was laid on 23 September 1925. After initially receiving an order from the church council of the Old Catholic Church for the altar niche, Lebeau was asked to paint the entire church in 1926. The fresco painting of a large standing Christ in the altar niche was ready when the church was consecrated on 3 May 1926. The painting was removed shortly afterwards due to moisture problems. The rose window above the altar niche was also removed, because Lebeau could not paint against it when the sun was shining and the window leaked. In April 1928, Lebeau started painting the apse and the other empty spaces in the church for the second time. This time he painted a seated Christ in the altar niche. This would dominate the four evangelists on the western wall more than a standing figure. At the request of the pastor, Lebeau kept the paintings around the figure of Christ calm. The decoration program was devised by Lebeau himself. Given his political preference and his unfamiliarity with Christian doctrine, this is very exceptional. He interpreted the Bible according to his own ideas. Traces of his preference for anarchists can therefore be found in the paintings, including portraits of Gandhi, Lenin, Vanzetti and Sacco. Lebeau has predominantly used realistic figures. The people in the crowds are also taken from everyday life and dressed neutrally in the fashion of the twenties of the twentieth century, instead of the oriental clothing that was customary in church or the symbolic emphasis that Lebeau previously placed on his people.

Replaced an older Old Catholic church, from which many objects were taken to the current neo-Gothic church. Single-nave church in freely conceived neo-Gothic style, built in 1908. Facade with triple window and two octagonal side towers. Internal trapezoidal wooden roofing with hipped roofs at the windows. Baroque-inspired altarpiece from the construction period. Rich Louis XIV communion bench from the previous church.

Roman Catholic Church of the HH Hubertus and Barbara. Partly still 15th century Gothic church, to which a new transept and choir were added in 1924. 15th century tower with three sections, of which the middle one is decorated with rectangular and the upper one with pointed arch niches; octagonal spire. Single-nave nave with flat stuccoed barrel vault from 1825. Church inventory: in the tower portal statues, together representing the Trinity with Mary and John the Evangelist, originating from the demolished 18th century altarpiece. 18th century pulpit and confessional; early 16th century statue of Catherine; late 18th century statues of Hubertus, Jacobus and Barbara. Carved organ balustrade from 1857. Mechanical tower clock, electric winding.

Completely enclosed clandestine church, built 1720-1722 by an unknown architect. The interior finish, however, is reminiscent of Daniël Marot. Richly stuccoed ceiling with representations of the ascension of Christ. Baroque altarpiece with altarpiece of Christ on Mount Thabor by M. Terwesten. Pulpit from 1729 by JB Xavery, the crowning somewhat later. Organ (National Monument) by Rudolph Garrels from 1726.

The Old Catholic church and rectory on Dam 28 and 30 together form 't Huis te Poort. The current complex was built in 1862 on the site of an older church building. The name refers to the house founded in the seventeenth century that was donated to the Old Catholic parish in 1725. This was a clandestine church, the function of which could not be read from the street. With the new construction in 1862, a recognizable church building was created. The design was by the Schiedam architects M. van Erkel and J. Vormer. The special round arch frame of the stepped gable and the window tracery are derived from Tudor Gothic. This architectural style became popular in the Netherlands through construction projects by King William II, who had studied in Oxford. In 2006, restoration work began under the supervision of Stadsherstel Schiedam and was completed in 2009. The Old Catholic Church still celebrates mass in the building, but cultural events are also held there.

As early as 1397 the Beguines had a small chapel dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. On 17 October 1419, after the enlargement of the Beguinage, Matthias, titular Bishop of Biduane (a small town on the Adriatic), in his capacity as vicar-general of Frederic III, Bishop of Utrecht, solemnly consecrated a new chapel. This chapel, with its own burial ground, was dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, Saint John the Evangelist and the apostle Matthew. The church was badly damaged during the two great fires of 23 April 1421 and 25 May 1452. After its restoration, it was re-dedicated.

The St. Lambertus Church, because of the bronze bell from 1533 and the inventory, including 18th-century statues such as St. Brigida, St. Willibrordus, St. Lambertus and St. Sebastianus. Reconstruction church. New construction after heavy war damage. Tower 1949.This church is listed as a National Monument of the Netherlands.

Emperor Lotharius founded or rebuilt this church in 1136. Did Saint Falco build the first wooden church here in the 6th century on the site dedicated to the god Baal? The mainly 12th century nave was later extended to the east and provided with a new choir. A sacristy was built behind it; a round chapel was added in the previous century. The sacrament house and the panel paintings are interesting in the interior. (Source: Kerkepad Gé Verheul)

Roman Catholic Church, a neo-Gothic building from 1862 with a Gothic tower, XVI century. Oak bell frame from the 16th century, with a chime consisting of a bell from an unknown founder, 1826, diam. 75 cm and two modern bells.

Old Catholic Church. Hidden church from 1743 behind modern facade. Interior rich stucco work in shapes reminiscent of Daniel Marot. Inventory: Altarpiece by Jacob de Wit. 1746, communion benches, pulpit. In an organ case by J. Duyschot from 1722 a two-manual organ by CGF Witte from 1867. Statues of John the Baptist (baptismal font in the pedestal) and Peter.